Simplified tool to estimate heart risk may miscalculate

WASHINGTON – A new study has questioned the efficiency of a method that is being widely used to predict risk of major heart problems as it is likely to over or underestimate the risk for millions of Americans.

The method in question is the simplified version of the so-called …. Original article  : Simplified tool to estimate heart risk may miscalculate.

Acupuncture can help prevent suicides

BEIJING – Medical experts in China have claimed traditional Chinese medicine, popularly known as TCM, especially acupuncture, can help prevent suicides.

Du Wendong, of the Institute of Psychology of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, said there were no suicide cases in his university since 1985 when authorities began using TCM to tackle students’ mental issues.
According …. Original article  : Acupuncture can help prevent suicides.

US Federal appeals court lifts injunction against stem cell research

NEW YORK – A federal appeals court has reportedly allowed the federal government to continue financing embryonic stem cell research temporarily, lifting an injunction that blocked such work.

The move has certainly appeased university scientists who use this research …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US Federal appeals court lifts injunction against stem cell research.

Can vitamin B really defend you from Alzheimer’s?

LONDON – Experts have cast doubts on a new study, which says that vitamin B could prove to be a revolutionary weapon against Alzheimer’s disease.

David Smith and colleagues at the University of Oxford say that high doses of B vitamins may halve the rate of [..] Read the original article: here.

Smoking could damage your fertility and your child’s

LONDON – Here’s another reason for you to kick the butt – smoking may not just harm your fertility but that of the next generation, according to scientists.

Men who smoke have a lower concentration of proteins in the testes that are essential for producing sperm, while … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smoking could damage your fertility and your child’s.

Appetite hormones may predict dieter’s success

WASHINGTON – Regaining weight after dieting is something that frustrates many people. However, the results of a new study may point way to effective weight-loss maintenance.

The latest research has revealed the levels of appetite hormones in the body prior to dieting may serve as a predictor of weight regain …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Taking medication for insomnia or anxiety ‘ups mortality risk by 36pc’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that using medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36 percent.

Genevieve Belleville, a professor at Universite Laval’s School of Psychology, arrived at these results through analysis of 12 years of data on over 14,000 Canadians in Statistics Canada’s … Read more >>>.

Uttar Pradesh battles viruses, over 200 dead

LUCKNOW – The mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis has claimed several lives in Uttar Pradesh this year but there are other infectious agents – called enteroviruses – that are believed to have caused over 200 fatalities, health officials say.

Only 18 people have died due to Japanese encephalitis Jan 1-Sep 9, says V.S. Nigam, joint director of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Uttar Pradesh battles viruses, over 200 dead.

Firm handshake, brisk walking strong indicators of long life

LONDON – A firm handshake, often seen as a sign of confidence, could also signal that you will have a long life, say scientists.

A decades-long study of more than 50,000 people has revealed that our grip strength, the speed we walk or get up from a chair and our ability to balance …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Firm handshake, brisk walking strong indicators of long life.

Four cups of coffee a day keeps gout at bay

LONDON – A new research have revealed that four cups of coffee a day can more than halve the risk of gout in women.

Researchers found that women who drink that amount or more were 57 per cent less likely to suffer from a gout attack …. Original article  : Four cups of coffee a day keeps gout at bay.