Traffic pollution can double breast cancer risk

LONDON – Believe it or not, traffic pollution can double a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Breast cancer incidence was clearly higher in areas with increased levels of nitrogen dioxide, the Daily Mail quoted researchers as saying.
Mark Goldberg from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Canada said: “We found … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Traffic pollution can double breast cancer risk.

China reports 38 cases of obscure mosquito-borne disease

China reports 38 cases of mosquito-borne disease

BEIJING – China says at least 38 people in the southern part of the country have been infected with a mosquito-borne virus that causes an illness similar to dengue fever.
This is thought to be China’s largest-ever outbreak of the chikungunya virus, which can cause fevers, joint pain, headaches and …. Read the original article  : China reports 38 cases of obscure mosquito-borne disease.

Stressed-out moms likely to worsen child’s asthma

LONDON – Mums who are often angry or irritated and those who suppress their emotional expressions can worsen the severity of their children’s asthma symptoms, especially when the children are younger.

Researchers studied 223 mothers for a year, investigating how their stress levels, coping styles and parenting styles were associated with their children’s disease …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Stressed-out moms likely to worsen child’s asthma.

Yoga guru Ramdev decries corruption in Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – Yoga guru Ramdev has said that people involved in corruption in organising the Commonwealth Games should not be spared as they brought bad name to the country.

Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Ramdev said as soon as the games get over they should be brought to book.

“The way Indian players are … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yoga guru Ramdev decries corruption in Commonwealth Games.

‘Comments against Sheila Dikshit should be condemned by every human being’: NZ envoy

NEW DELHI – India has taken the issue of racial slurs made by a TVNZ breakfast show host Paul Henry against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit very seriously, and summoned New Zealand High Commissioner Rupert Holborrow in this regard.

Taking the matter seriously, Minister of External Affairs SM Krishna said that the remarks against the Delhi … Original article on : ‘Comments against Sheila Dikshit should be condemned by every human being’: NZ envoy.

Breast cancer linked to traffic-related air pollution

WASHINGTON – Air pollution, which has already been linked to a range of health problems, may put women at risk of for another deadly disease.

A ground breaking new study suggests pollution from traffic is associated with the risk of breast cancer.

The study has been conducted by …. Source article  : Breast cancer linked to traffic-related air pollution.

The humble red onion could help prevent heart disease

LONDON – Scientists have claimed that the humble red onion could help prevent heart disease.

They have discovered that the vegetable – commonly used in Mediterranean and Indian cuisine – helps remove bad cholesterol from the body, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.

At … Read more >>.

Gender-bending chemical in plastics ‘ups prostate cancer risk’

LONDON – Scientists have warned that a gender-bending chemical found in babies’ bottles may raise their odds of prostate cancer in later life.

In experiments, newborn rats fed bisphenol A, a building-block of many commonly-used plastics, were more likely to develop pre-cancerous cells as they aged.

With chemical levels similar … Read more >>.

‘Little House’ star Melissa Gilbert becomes celebrity spokeswoman for anti-drug group

Melissa Gilbert a spokeswoman for anti-drug group

WASHINGTON – Melissa Gilbert has ditched her “Little House” sun bonnet for a virtual megaphone, joining newly re-branded The Partnership at Drugfree.org as celebrity spokeswoman.
Formerly The Partnership for a Drug-Free America – and perhaps best known for the “this is your brain on drugs” ads of the 1980s and …. Read the original article  : here.

Muscular Dystrophy Association shaves 15 hours off its annual fundraising telethon

MDA Telethon shaves 15 hours off annual fundraiser

LOS ANGELES – The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day Telethon is getting shorter.
The group says it plans to shave more than 15 hours off its annual fundraising telecast. The 2011 MDA Labor Day Telethon will now be a six-hour, prime-time program, organizers said Wednesday.
Spokesman Jim Brown says the … Original article on : Muscular Dystrophy Association shaves 15 hours off its annual fundraising telethon.