Children with pet dogs ‘more active’

LONDON – Scientists from St George’s, University of London, have suggested that owning a dog could help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.

A study of 78 inner-city primary schools in England found children in homes with dogs were more active than those without.

The researchers found … Read more >>.

Chocolate eaters ‘less likely to have heart disease’

WASHINGTON – Good news for chocoholics: A new US study has shown that people who ate chocolate more than five times a week were 57 per cent less likely to have coronary heart disease than those who never ate it.

This was after taking into account other factors such …. Original article  : Chocolate eaters ‘less likely to have heart disease’.

Similac Recall Lot Numbers Due to Contamination of Bugs

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes) – Similac infant formulas has called a voluntary recall of nearly 5 million of their products when Abbott Laboratories investigated that Similac infant formulas is contaminated with bugs.

The Similac infant formulas are sold across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean in mainly three sizes such as 8-ounce, … Original article on : Similac Recall Lot Numbers Due to Contamination of Bugs.

Army officer faces accused of sexual harrassment, creating hostile work environment

DOD brain injury office chief under investigation

WASHINGTON – The Associated Press has learned that the director of the Pentagon office overseeing the treatment of troops suffering from brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder is under investigation for allegedly making unwanted sexual advances and creating a hostile work environment.
The inquiry into Army Col. Robert Saum’s conduct … Original source on Gaea Times at : Army officer faces accused of sexual harrassment, creating hostile work environment.

New health law ends out-of-pocket costs for many preventive services

Health law brings preventive care without copays

New health insurance policies beginning on or after Sept. 23 must cover – without charge – preventive care that’s backed up by the best scientific evidence. Most people will see this benefit, part of the Obama administration’s health care overhaul, starting Jan. 1.
The list includes tests strongly recommended by …. Original source  : New health law ends out-of-pocket costs for many preventive services.

Mammograms offer modest benefit to women over 50, new study finds

Study finds mammograms offer modest benefit

LOS ANGELES – Mammograms don’t help women over 50 as much as has been believed, new research suggests.
Only a third of the reduced risk of death credited to breast cancer screening is actually deserved – the rest is due to better treatment and greater awareness of the disease, a large …. Read the original article  : Mammograms offer modest benefit to women over 50, new study finds.

Less invasive heart valve replacement an option for patients too frail for surgery, study says

Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest

WASHINGTON – Thousands of older Americans who need new heart valves but are too frail to survive the surgery might soon get a chance at an easier option – a way to thread in an artificial aortic valve without cracking their chests.
The aortic valve is the heart’s main … Read more : Less invasive heart valve replacement an option for patients too frail for surgery, study says.

Sperms : 10 Amazing Facts You Should Know of

When it comes to sperms, people always seem to have an agenda. While some of us want to buy or sell it, others want to get the sperm cells killed. And, there are some who just fret over their failure to get the job done. t’s little odd that why people like us can’t …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sperms : 10 Amazing Facts You Should Know of.

Treatment quality has improved for heart attacks, other ailments at US hospitals, report says

Quality of care up at US hospitals, report says

CHICAGO – A report says treatment has improved substantially at U.S. hospitals for several ailments including heart attack, pneumonia and children’s asthma.
The report released Wednesday is based on more than 3,000 hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission, an independent regulatory group.
On average, hospitals in the report gave …. Read the original article  : Treatment quality has improved for heart attacks, other ailments at US hospitals, report says.

Officials: Rogue abortion doctor mistreated more patients, including woman from Canada

Abortion doc accused of mistreating more patients

BALTIMORE – A New Jersey abortion doctor accused of shuttling his patients to Maryland for late-term abortions is now accused of mistreating two additional patients, including a woman from Canada who received an abortion of a nearly full-term fetus.
The new accusations against Dr. Steven Brigham are contained in documents …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Officials: Rogue abortion doctor mistreated more patients, including woman from Canada.