60,000 flood victims suffering from epidemics in Balochistan

QUETTA – Over 60,000 flood survivors in five districts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province are reportedly suffering from epidemics, particularly gastroenteritis and malaria.

Sources said that the people were suffering due to consumption of contaminated floodwater. … Read : 60,000 flood victims suffering from epidemics in Balochistan.

Addiction to painkillers causes health problems

SYDNEY – A new Australian study has indicated that addiction to household painkillers is a serious problem with major health impacts.

Misuse of over-the-counter analgesics was the “third-most common category of substance abuse in Australia after cannabis and ecstasy”, with more than half …. Source  : Addiction to painkillers causes health problems.

How caffeine tricking can make people workout harder in gym

LONDON – A recent research has suggested that tricking people into thinking they have taken caffeine before a workout makes them train harder.

A Coventry University expert has shown powerful ways the mind can force the body to work harder, reports the Scotsman.

For the experiment, each of 12 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How caffeine tricking can make people workout harder in gym.

A nutritious lunchbox could promote optimal learning for school kids

WASHINGTON – A child’s lunchbox may not only hold secrets to better physical health but can help a child mentally prepare for learning, says a new study.

“Parents can make the school day easier for their children by providing nutritious and yummy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that promote optimal learning,” said Karin Richards, director of the … Read more »».

Israeli scientists find HIV cure: Journal

JERUSALEM – In a major breakthrough, Israeli scientists have developed a method that can wipe out HIV infected cells without affecting the healthy ones but it will be a while before it is available to the public, a medical journal says.

Although the researchers have registered an Israeli patent, the treatment must still go through trials … Original article on : Israeli scientists find HIV cure: Journal.

Sanitation and cleanliness drive to check spread of dengue

NEW DELHI – With the number of dengue cases in the capital crossing the 1,200 mark, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will launch a week-long sanitation and cleanliness drive Monday to control mosquito breeding and the spread of the disease, an official said.

“The drive is aimed to control the breeding of mosquitos responsible for …. Read the original article  : here.

Jaipur Zoo’s oldest tiger dead

JAIPUR – The oldest tiger in Jaipur Zoo has died following a cardiac arrest.

According to zoo authorities, 24-year-old Ramu came out of his cage for a stroll in the morning, but soon collapsed after ambling some distance.uthorities rushed to his enclosure after observing his motionless state for a few minutes.

A post mortem was carried …. Original source  : Jaipur Zoo’s oldest tiger dead.

Warning over health risks of addictive painkillers

SYDNEY – An Australian study has warned about the dangers of addiction to household painkillers as it leads to serious health problems.

The research has detailed the cases of 27 people addicted to codeine and ibuprofen-based painkillers – typically Nurofen Plus – and the damage this caused to their health.

The side-effects included gastrointestinal ruptures, renal … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Warning over health risks of addictive painkillers.

Eat healthy meals for optimal learning

WASHINGTON – An expert has said that the child’s lunchbox not only holds secrets to better physical health but can also help a child mentally prepare for learning.

Karin Richards, director of the Exercise Science and Wellness Management program and director of Health Sciences at University of the Sciences, suggests the following tips when planning breakfast, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Eat healthy meals for optimal learning.

Cockroaches could help combat E.coli

LONDON – Powerful antibiotic molecules, present in cockroach and locust tissues, could counter MRSA and E.coli bugs. MRSA isa bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans.

Scientists at the Nottingham University found that these much reviled insects could actually be more of a health benefit than a health risk.
They have identified up to nine … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cockroaches could help combat E.coli.

Sound sleep insures against obesity among kids

LONDON – Sound sleep very early in life is the best insurance against obesity, a research has found.

Babies, toddlers and pre-school children sleeping less than 10 hours a night are more likely to be overweight as they age.
Experts believe that lack of sleep causes one to feel hunger and crave calorie-rich snacks during the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sound sleep insures against obesity among kids.

No exercise, long work hours double heart failure risk

LONDON – Sedentary men who work beyond 45 hours a week double their risk of dying from heart failure. However, men who keep fit or exercise and work long hours face no increased risk of dying from cardiac conditions.

The study examined data for 5,000 men — aged between 40 and 59 years from 14 …. Read the original article  : No exercise, long work hours double heart failure risk.

Oz school kids told ‘to stand up in class’ to beat obesity epidemic

MELBOURNE – Victorian schools are introducing some radical measures to beat childhood obesity.

More activity breaks in between classes is one idea.

“We are modifying academic lessons to get them moving more. Sitting all day long isn’t normal for kids,” the Herald … Original article on : Oz school kids told ‘to stand up in class’ to beat obesity epidemic.

Compounds in non-stick cookware linked to elevated cholesterol in kids, teens

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that children and teens with higher blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics are prone to elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels.

Humans are exposed to the man-made compounds known as perfluoroalkyl acids-including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-through drinking water, dust, …. Source  : Compounds in non-stick cookware linked to elevated cholesterol in kids, teens.

Man-made kidney could do away with dialysis, donor organs

LONDON – An artificial kidney implant that would work as well as a natural organ is in the offing. The first prototype of the device just unveiled by the US researchers could do away with the need for dialysis or donor organs.

The device comprises thousands of microscopic filters to remove toxins from the blood …. Source  : Man-made kidney could do away with dialysis, donor organs.

Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene in man returning from India

Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene

TOKYO – Japan has confirmed the nation’s first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a health ministry official said Tuesday.
The gene, known as NDM-1, was found in a …. Original source  : Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene in man returning from India.

Sunlight filtering through glass also can cause wrinkles

LONDON – Avoiding sunscreen and sun bathing are known to cause wrinkles. But there’s some disquieting news for those who thought their skin was safe while driving, or sitting in a conservatory.

The damage caused by sunlight filtering through glass can be so startling that the exposed side of the face can end up looking … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sunlight filtering through glass also can cause wrinkles.

Fearing harm to others, fat man laid off

LONDON – A man who weighs nearly 200 kg has been laid off by a British firm fearing he may fall off while working and crush co-workers.

Barry Fowers, a diabetic who was prone to blackouts, used to climb on platforms to make power equipment.
The Sun Tuesday reported that the 51-year-old was considered a …. Original source  : Fearing harm to others, fat man laid off.

Short nighttime sleep duration among infants, young kids ‘ups obesity risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity.

Additionally, napping does not appear to be an adequate substitute for nighttime sleep in terms of preventing obesity.

Using existing national, longitudinal and panel survey data collected for …. Read the original article  : Short nighttime sleep duration among infants, young kids ‘ups obesity risk’.

Depressed dads: 21 percent fathers get the blues

LONDON – Fathers are not much behind mothers when it comes to getting the blues, especially after a baby’s birth. By the time their first child is 12, some 21 percent of dads will have suffered at least one bout of depression, says a new study.

Thedepressioniscausedbytheextrapressuresafterchildbirth,thankstolossofsleepandheavierresponsibilities,saidresearchersledbytheMedicalResearchCouncil’s(MRC)ProfessorIrwinNazareth,reportstheDailyMail.
Researchersexaminednearly87,000familiestreatedfordepressionbetween1993and2007orprescribedanti-depressants.
Withinayearofhavingtheirfirstchild,threepercentoffatherswerefoundtohavesufferedfromdepression.Thisroseto10percentbythetimetheirfirstchildwasfour,16percentbyeightand21percentby12.
Meanwhile,some13percentofwomensufferedfromdepressionbythetimetheirfirstchildwasayearold-afigurethatreached24percentbyfour,33percentbyeightand39percentbythetimetheirfirstchildwas12,thestudyfound.
SteveField,leaderoftheBritish44,000familydoctors,said:”Thisshouldraiseawarenessofthestressesandpotentialproblemsaheadfordadsanddads-to-be.”
–Indo-AsianNewsService
…. Read the original article  : Depressed dads: 21 percent fathers get the blues.

Computer-based approaches effective in tackling sexual health problems

WASHINGTON – A new study by Cochrane researchers has indicated that interactive computer packages are effective in tackling problems such as sexually transmitted infections.

Computer-based interventions are a promising alternative and have already proved successful in the promotion of HIV-related sexual health, but there is less certainty about whether computer-based interventions can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

For obese teens, weight woes persist into young adulthood

WASHINGTON – A new Australian study has indicated that the older teens get, the more likely they are to pack on pounds, and obesity rates climb sharply between adolescence and young adulthood.

Between 1992 and 2003, Patton and colleagues tracked the height, weight and body mass index (BMI) … Read this article on Gaea Times at : For obese teens, weight woes persist into young adulthood.

Indian American geneticist’s US patent application rebuffed for falsifying CV

Durham (California, US),S – Indian American cancer geneticist Dr. Anil Potti’s application for a US patent has been rejected, as he is under scrutiny for falsifying his CV and there are also doubts over the data included in his research papers.

Potti, of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, is currently under internal investigation for possible … Read : Indian American geneticist’s US patent application rebuffed for falsifying CV.

AP Exclusive: Owner of peanut company linked to 9 salmonella deaths back in food business

AP Exclusive: Back in business after peanut deaths

WASHINGTON – The Associated Press has learned that the peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.
Stewart Parnell, the former president of the now-bankrupt Peanut Corp. of …. Source  : AP Exclusive: Owner of peanut company linked to 9 salmonella deaths back in food business.

Regular statin use ‘cuts rheumatoid arthritis risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that taking statins reduces the risk of developing the chronic inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis.

The researchers studied 1.8-million members of Maccabi Healthcare Services (a health maintenance organization [HMO]) in Israel to identify adults who regularly took statins and did … Original source on Gaea Times at : Regular statin use ‘cuts rheumatoid arthritis risk’.

Safdarjung doctors continue strike, patients in a lurch

NEW DELHI – Resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital in the capital continued their strike for the second day Wednesday, leaving hundreds of patients in a lurch.

This is the second flash strike by doctors at the hospital in less than a month.
The resident doctors went on strike after some lady doctors and nurses were allegedly … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Safdarjung doctors continue strike, patients in a lurch.

Biscuit and ice cream diet fuelling obesity in babies as young as 4 weeks

WASHINGTON – What are babies made of? Some salt, some sugar, but not all things nice, says a new Australian research.

Flinders University researcher Jane Scott and colleagues found that babies as young as four weeks old are growing up on a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Biscuit and ice cream diet fuelling obesity in babies as young as 4 weeks.

Tomatoes ‘can ward off prostate cancer’

LONDON – Tomatoes could protect men against prostate cancer, says a new research.

Scientists at the University of Naples suggest that a daily serving of tomatoes could protect against prostate cancer and slow the growth of a tumour in an existing …. Read the original article  : Tomatoes ‘can ward off prostate cancer’.

Giving oxygen doesn’t help all patients, shows study

SYDNEY – Roughly half the patients of critical diseases given oxygen to help ease their breathing don’t seem to benefit from the therapy.

The study of 240 patients in Australia, Britain and the US found that while the practice of giving oxygen to ease breathing is widespread, it is not based on rigorous scientific evidence. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Giving oxygen doesn’t help all patients, shows study.

Russia slaps curbs on meat imports from US, Brazil

Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has imposed restrictions on meat imports from seven plants in four countries, including Brazil and the US, starting Wednesday over safety concerns.

Rosselkhoznadzor, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, has introduced the restrictions on meat supplies for four Brazilian companies and one each from the US, Argentina …. Source article  : Russia slaps curbs on meat imports from US, Brazil.

Vitamin D may help asthmatics

WASHINGTON – Vitamin D may help those suffering from asthma, according to experts.

“There is a possible cause-and-effect relationship between vitamin D deficiency and uncontrolled asthma,” said allergist Manbir Sandhu, lead author and ACAAI member.

“Evidence suggests that vitamin D has … Read : Vitamin D may help asthmatics.

Doing good deeds ‘can actually improve your health’

LONDON – A new study has found that people who carry out charity work and other good deeds, such as helping with a neighbour’s gardening, experience less anger and stress and feel more positive and self-confident.

The study at the University of Sussex’s Mindlab measured stress levels … Read more >>>.

Performing good deeds can be highly rewarding

LONDON – Performing good deeds for others can make you feel more upbeat and self-confident and can actually improve your health.

These findings suggest there is truth in the old adage that when we help others, we also reward ourselves.
University of Sussex’s Mindlab study examined stress levels and other emotions of a group of men … Original source on Gaea Times at : Performing good deeds can be highly rewarding.

‘Healthful’ plant-based antioxidants ‘may cause cancer in some’

WASHINGTON – A lot of studies have highlighted the health properties of plant-based antioxidants, but a new study claims that some of these natural substances might aggravate or even cause cancer in some individuals.

Kuan-Chou Chen, Robert Peng, and colleagues said that quercetin and ferulic acid, two such antioxidants – appeared to aggravate kidney cancer in … Read more »».

Cheap vitamin pill halts memory loss in Alzheimer’s

LONDON – A low-cost vitamin pill could halt memory loss in Alzhemier’s disease, finds a recent study.

The tablet worth only 10 pence, comprising three vitamin B supplements, slashed shrinkage of brain linked to memory loss by up to 500 percent.
Oxford University researchers described the finding as the “first glimmer of hope” in the …. Read the original article  : here.

136 diarrhoea deaths recorded in Orissa in eight months

BHUBANESWAR – Diarrhoea has killed at least 136 people in Orissa since January, a health official said Thursday.

Around 34 people died in the district of Rayagada and 27 died in its neighbouring Nuapada district, the official said, adding that most of these deaths took place in August.
Similarly, ten people each died in Nabrangpur and …. Source article  : 136 diarrhoea deaths recorded in Orissa in eight months.

First lady Michelle Obama visits French Quarter for NFL exercise clinic for children

First lady Obama works with NFL to get kids moving
NEW ORLEANS – First lady Michelle Obama came Wednesday to the French Quarter, not for fine dining or jazz but to play football with the NFL.
She caught a pass during a flag football drill with a group of children at a temporary football field …. Read the original article  : here.

Johnson & Johnson giving $200M to boost health of women, children in poor countries

J&J giving $200 million for health of women, kids

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Health giant Johnson & Johnson is donating about $200 million in cash and medicine to a United Nations program aimed at improving lives of people in poor countries.
J&J is launching a five-year program called “Every Mother, Every Child,” meant to help almost 400 … Read more »».

After teen damages eyes, experts cite risk of powerful laser pointers sold online

Doctors see eye hazard in powerful laser pointers

NEW YORK – A 15-year-old boy damaged his eyes while playing with a laser pointer he’d bought over the Internet, say doctors who warn that dangerously high-powered versions are easily available online.
One eye expert called it “a legitimate public health menace.”
The boy’s case is reported in Thursday’s issue … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : After teen damages eyes, experts cite risk of powerful laser pointers sold online.

The Rev. Lucius Walker, American who led aid caravans to Cuba defying US embargo, dies at 80

Walker, critic of US embargo on Cuba, dies at 80
HAVANA – The Rev. Lucius Walker, who led an annual pilgrimage of U.S. aid volunteers to Cuba in defiance of Washington’s nearly half-century-old trade embargo, has died of a heart attack in New York. He was 80.
Walker, who died Tuesday, headed the nonprofit Pastors … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The Rev. Lucius Walker, American who led aid caravans to Cuba defying US embargo, dies at 80.

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.

China begins measles immunisation drive for kids

BEIJING – China Saturday began its nationwide measles vaccination programme for an estimated 100 million children.

The ten-day programme will target children aged between eight months and 14 years, Xinhua reported.
“The vaccination is not compulsory,” said Wang Yu, director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccination is free and will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China begins measles immunisation drive for kids.

Progeria Study Reveals Aging Secret

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The study of Progeria, one of the rarest and deadliest disease on Earth, is providing useful clues to scientists about the aging process of normal human beings. Scientists conducting research in the field of Progeria have voiced that most of the progeria patients die of common risks that come with …. Original article  : Progeria Study Reveals Aging Secret.

Bees attack kills four Orissa kids

BHUBANESWAR – Four children were killed in Orissa’s Keonjhar district after they were attacked by hundreds of wild bees, an official said Saturday.

The bees stung the children Friday in Sapakanta village, some 270 km from Bhubaneswar, chief district medical officer K.C. Behera told IANS.
A four-year-old child died on the spot. Two children … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bees attack kills four Orissa kids.

Vergara, Applegate, others help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon

Applegate, others star in ‘Stand Up To Cancer’
LOS ANGELES – Actresses Sofia Vergara and Christina Applegate were among the numerous celebrity cancer survivors cramming the red carpet Friday leading into the second “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon.
“Modern Family” star Vergara, 38, talked about beating thyroid cancer, which was diagnosed about 10 …. Original source  : Vergara, Applegate, others help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon.

Now, boxing video game to help obese middle-aged men shed extra pounds

LONDON – Middle-aged men in Teesside, who tick on the higher side of the weighing scale, could soon use an exercise-based boxing video game to improve their health.

Researchers are using the game to enthuse a population that is typically reluctant to take up sport or exercise.

The game has a homegrown motion capture rig built …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, boxing video game to help obese middle-aged men shed extra pounds.

Boy needs 200 stitches after dog attack

LONDON – A two-year-old boy in Britain needed 200 stitches on his face after a horrifying attack by his grandparents’ sheepdog.

Joshua Mann will be scarred for life following the savage attack, Daily Express reported Saturday.
He was stroking the dog, Rossie, when it suddenly clamped its jaws on his cheeks.
“I thought he was going …. Source article  : Boy needs 200 stitches after dog attack.

Sandler, Seacrest, Leno help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon

Seacrest, others star in ‘Stand Up To Cancer’
LOS ANGELES – Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Neil Diamond were among the more than 100 celebrities to appear on all four broadcast networks for the “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon.
Ryan Seacrest, Jay Leno and George Clooney also showed up to help raise money at the …. Read the original article  : Sandler, Seacrest, Leno help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon.

Correction: Imaging drug story

Correction: Imaging drug story
WASHINGTON – In a story Sept. 9 about medical imaging drugs, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Food and Drug Administration, reported erroneously that a rare side effect had been reported with all seven drugs containing the chemical gadolinium. The FDA clarified the side effect has not been reported in …. Original source  : Correction: Imaging drug story.

Montana family travels to Seattle for son’s chemotherapy treatments, gets truck stolen

Family truck stolen while in city for son’s chemo
SEATTLE – A Montana family in Seattle for their child’s chemotherapy treatments says their truck was stolen outside the Ronald McDonald House where they have been staying temporarily.
Karen and Jeremy Hartles of Kalispell, Mont., returned to the house in north Seattle Tuesday to find the …. Read the original article  : here.

Government, private groups join to try to bring down American suicide rates

New suicide prevention alliance launched
WASHINGTON – Struggling with sharp increases in suicides among U.S. military forces, the Pentagon is joining a new national effort to reduce the number of Americans who take their own lives.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that it was a tragedy to see soldiers, sailors and other service members return from …. Original source  : Government, private groups join to try to bring down American suicide rates.

For ailing Afghan kids, a healing touch from India

NEW DELHI – Quietly, India has been helping mend Afghan hearts. With hundreds of children in war-torn Afghanistan dying of congenital heart disease every year, many are now coming here for inexpensive treatment, thanks to a collaborative venture.

“Hundreds of children in Afghanistan lose their lives every year to complications arising from congenital heart defects. There …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : For ailing Afghan kids, a healing touch from India.

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran out of lineup with tendinitis in left knee

Mets’ Beltran out with tendinitis in left knee

NEW YORK – Carlos Beltran is out of the New York Mets’ lineup with tendinitis in his left knee caused by overcompensating during rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.
Beltran says he felt pain in the knee after stepping hard at first base during his first at-bat against … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran out of lineup with tendinitis in left knee.

Cholera toll rises in Orissa district

BHUBANESWAR – Cholera and other water-borne diseases claimed two more lives in Orissa’s Rayagada district Saturday, taking the toll to 37 since August, officials said.

“Two more deaths were reported Saturday. The toll in the district has gone up to 37,” health department’s Deputy Director Bikash Patnaik told IANS.
The latest victims are a 35-year-old … Read more : Cholera toll rises in Orissa district.

Federal health officials: Puerto Rico has had record number of dengue deaths so far in 2010

CDC: Record no. of dengue deaths in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Health officials say a record number of people have died from dengue so far this year in Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a statement that 20 people have died from the mosquito-born virus in … Read more >>>.

64 new dengue cases in Delhi, total 1,716

NEW DELHI – The number of dengue cases in the capital continued to escalate with 64 more patients testing positive Saturday for the vector-borne disease, taking the total number of cases to 1,716.

With four deaths due to dengue so far and 70 cases on a daily basis in the capital, the Commonwealth Games host city … Original article on : 64 new dengue cases in Delhi, total 1,716.

Surviving on contaminated water, Orissa villagers hit by cholera

RAYAGADA – Villagers in Orissa’s Rayagada district have come under the grip of cholera, as their region lacks a safe and hygienic source of drinking water.

These villagers are very poor and helpless. They are compelled to take drinking water from river and ponds for their daily life.

As the …. Read the original article  : Surviving on contaminated water, Orissa villagers hit by cholera.

Cancer awareness in rural regions of NCR

GURGAON – Cancer, rated as the fourth largest killer disease in India, is often incurable because of its late detection. But if diagnosed early, the disease can be cured, say experts.

“Ninety-five percent of lung cancer patients are mistaken for tuberculosis, increasing the chances of death because of late treatment,” said Kushagra Katariya, chief executive officer … Read more »».

Japan confirms five more cases of New Delhi superbug

TOKYO – Japan has confirmed another five cases of infection with Acinetobacter, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, formally know as ‘New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 enzyme (NDM-1)’.

The cases from Teikyo University Hospital have brought the total number of people infected with the superbug to 58 in the country.

Of the 58 people, 32 have died, including nine whose …. Original article  : Japan confirms five more cases of New Delhi superbug.

Bacteria to fight stench at Germany’s Oktoberfest

MELBOURNE – Germany’s Oktoberfest organisers will use microscopic bacteria to get rid of the smelly odours during the mega-drinking and eating event.

In the wake of the recent ban on smoking in public places in the southeastern state of Bavaria, the Munich-based extravaganza will rely on another method to purge rotten smells.

Earlier, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bacteria to fight stench at Germany’s Oktoberfest.

Meals offered by fast food chains as healthy options ‘not so healthy’

WELLINGTON – An analysis of the healthy meals offered by fast-food chains in Australia has revealed they are not as healthy as they are believed to be.

Public health experts have said the research reinforced calls for a junk-food tax, with research also showing a tax would be …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Meals offered by fast food chains as healthy options ‘not so healthy’.