HRT raises risk of kidney stones

LONDON – Women who undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause are much more likely to develop painful kidney stones.

Researchers from the University of Texas, US, studied 24,000 post-menopausal women over five years. They found that those who took hormones had a 21 percent higher risk of getting kidney stones compared to those who … Original article on : HRT raises risk of kidney stones.

Now, mobile labs to check food quality in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Popular eateries in Delhi will soon have their food tested by mobile labs of London-based food quality certification agency TQS Global Management System, an official said.

As part of the Safe Food Destination (SFD) being run by the agency during the Commonwealth Games, a mobile testing van will go to eating places …. Original source  : Now, mobile labs to check food quality in Delhi.

Energy, bio-tech key areas of India-Scotland cooperation

NEW DELHI – Renewable energy and bio-technology are among the main fields of cooperation between India and Scotland, as the two countries announced tie ups in education and research sectors Tuesday.

One of the key areas of cooperation will be new and renewable energy, Scottish First Minister and head of the devolved Scottish Government Alex …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Energy, bio-tech key areas of India-Scotland cooperation.

Doctors’ group calls for boycott of world medical meet

NEW DELHI – A group of doctors here Tuesday urged medical associations of all countries to boycott the World Medical Association’s meet until it rejects participation of the Medical Council of India’s (MCI) tained former chief Ketan Desai.

Kunal Saha, president of ‘People for Better Treatment’, has circulated a letter to all medical associations, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Doctors’ group calls for boycott of world medical meet.

Meta-analysis shows folic acid supplements not beneficial for heart

WASHINGTON – A new meta-analysis has shown that the use of folic acid supplements does not appear to be associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular events, cancer or death over a five-year period.

High rates of cardiovascular disease in children with …. Original source  : Meta-analysis shows folic acid supplements not beneficial for heart.

Brit girl, 7, risks brain damage if she eats any protein

LONDON – A young British girl, who suffers from a rare condition, faces the risk of brain damage if she eats anything that has protein in it.

Borsi Batki, 7, from Coventry, can have only fruits and vegetables, and a protein replacement supplement she has to drink six times a day, due to the extremely rare … Original article on : Brit girl, 7, risks brain damage if she eats any protein.

Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs

LONDON – A new study by an international team of researchers, including Cambridge and Oxford experts, has revealed that our propensity to be apple or pear-shaped is at least partly in our genes.

Understanding why fat deposits in certain places in the body, especially for females, could lead to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs.

Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs

LONDON – A new study by an international team of researchers, including Cambridge and Oxford experts, has revealed that our propensity to be apple or pear-shaped is at least partly in our genes.

Understanding why fat deposits in certain places in the body, especially for females, could lead to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs.

Estrogen therapy ‘ups kidney stones risk’ in postmenopausal women

WASHINGTON – A new report has suggested that the use of estrogen therapy is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney stones in postmenopausal women.

Using data from the national Women’s Health Initiative study, Naim M. Maalouf, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, examined data from two trials: 10,739 postmenopausal women with …. Original source  : Estrogen therapy ‘ups kidney stones risk’ in postmenopausal women.

Infertile cancer sufferer becomes dad 14 years after freezing sperm

LONDON – An infertile cancer sufferer has now become a father of a 14-month-old daughter, thanks to freezing his sperm 14 years ago before his chemotherapy.

James Hodgson, 28, from Fareham, Hampshire, was 14 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after finding a lump on his neck.

He froze his sperm before undergoing intensive chemotherapy, as …. Original article  : Infertile cancer sufferer becomes dad 14 years after freezing sperm.