Expert casts doubts on results of ovarian cancer study

LONDON – The finding that women who received early chemotherapy for a recurrence of ovarian cancer did not live longer than those whose treatment is delayed needs to be reviewed, says an expert.

The study was published in The Lancet last month.

Now, Bradley Monk, gynaecologic oncologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Centre in Phoenix, Arizona …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Expert casts doubts on results of ovarian cancer study.

New IPCC report to focus on Asian monsoon issues

LONDON – A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) known as AR5, will focus on factors that materially affect people’s lives, such as the Asian monsoon.

The report will also look at aspects of climate change that might be irreversible, reports the BBC.

The recent review of the IPCC’s procedures, conducted by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New IPCC report to focus on Asian monsoon issues.

Flying camp Pterosaurs ‘could soar 16,000 kms at a stretch’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that pterosaurs was the ultimate flying champ of the dinosaur era, and could clock up to 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometres) at a stretch.

The huge animals likely relied on updrafts of warm air and wind currents to achieve their record distances, said Michael Habib, a palaeontologist at Chatham University …. Original article  : Flying camp Pterosaurs ‘could soar 16,000 kms at a stretch’.

Fibromyalgia linked to restless legs syndrome

WASHINGTON – A new study discovered that adults with fibromyalgia, a medical disorder characterized wit chronic widespread pain, had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs (RLS) syndrome than healthy controls.

The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.

Results show that the prevalence of restless … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fibromyalgia linked to restless legs syndrome.

Faint planet hidden in star’s glare revealed

WASHINGTON – University of Arizona’s scientists have found a way to see faint planets previously hidden in their star’s glare.

Installed on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, or VLT, atop Paranal Mountain in Chile, the new technology enabled an international team of astronomers to confirm the existence and orbital movement of Beta Pictoris b, … Original article on : Faint planet hidden in star’s glare revealed.

Squid studies shed light on hearing mechanisms in humans

WASHINGTON – New studies on the ordinary squid are providing clues about the origin and evolution of the sense of hearing.

T. Aran Mooney, a postdoctoral scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has undertaken seminal investigations into the hearing of this seminal creature in the marine food web.

“Almost every type of marine organism feeds …. Read the original article  : Squid studies shed light on hearing mechanisms in humans.

Oily fish, blueberries, soy protein, vinegar and cinnamon aid memory

WASHINGTON – Scientists have for the first time discovered what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals.

The results of a diet study show that bad cholesterol was reduced by 33 per cent, blood lipids by 14 per cent, blood pressure by 8 per cent and a risk …. Original source  : Oily fish, blueberries, soy protein, vinegar and cinnamon aid memory.

Could giving infants antibiotics trigger asthma?

WASHINGTON – Canadian medical researchers are conducting a 2.5-million-dollar study to answer whether giving antibiotics to infants in their first year of life triggers asthma and allergies that develop later on in childhood.

More than 50 percent of Canadian infants receive a prescription for antibiotics before they turn one year old, reports Discovery News.

The study aim … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Could giving infants antibiotics trigger asthma?.

Moving country could affect men’s libido

LONDON – Men should be careful when considering moving country, for a new study suggests that it could affect their libido and susceptibility to disease by changing their testosterone levels.

Sex hormones, such as testosterone and oestradiol, are involved in a number of … Original article on : Moving country could affect men’s libido.

How a moon can reveal a star’s weight

WASHINGTON – In several cases, the weight of a star can be measured directly, but if the star has a planet and that planet has a moon, then scientists can measure their sizes and orbits to learn about the star, according to a new study.

“I often get asked how astronomers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How a moon can reveal a star’s weight.

Device that ‘makes you feel full’ may end your weight woes

LONDON – It’s the latest and probably the quickest way to lose weight – a plastic sleeve inserted in your tummy that makes you feel full.

The 2ft-long device, which can be inserted without an operation, has been shown to help the obese lose a fifth of their … Original article on : Device that ‘makes you feel full’ may end your weight woes.

‘Love map of the brain’ shows how heart rules the head

MELBOURNE – Being in love can spread electricity through your brain, literally, as a new study suggests.

A US scientist has shown that being in love can spark a torrent of electrical activity through the brain in one fifth of a second. Dr Stephanie Ortigue, … Original article on : ‘Love map of the brain’ shows how heart rules the head.

Whatever doesn’t kill us really can make us stronger

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the age-old saying ‘whatever doesn’t kill you makes us stronger’ has some truth to it.

The University at Buffalo study examined a national sample of people who reported their lifetime history of adverse experiences and several measures of current mental health and well being.

Mark … Read : Whatever doesn’t kill us really can make us stronger.

Babies born using world’s first pre-IVF genetic screening study

WASHINGTON – Two women taking part in the world’s first controlled study of a comprehensive genetic screening test before IVF have given birth to healthy babies.

The babies, twin girls born in Germany in June and a singleton boy born in Italy in September, are the first deliveries …. Original article  : Babies born using world’s first pre-IVF genetic screening study.

Fearsome T.rex was a cannibal

WASHINGTON – In a surprising find, palaeontologists from the United States and Canada revealed that Tyrannosaurus rex, the most feared carnivore amongst dinosaurs, hunted its own species too sometimes.

Yale researcher Nick Longrich discovered especially large gouges in some dinosaur fossils. Given the age and location … Read more : Fearsome T.rex was a cannibal.

Hot day in store for Delhi

NEW DELHI – It was a warm and sunny morning in Delhi Saturday and the day temperature is expected to rise above the average, the weather office said.

The minimum temperature was three notches above normal at 21.8 degrees Celsius. The humidity level settled at 87 percent.
“Skies will remain clear with maximum temperature expected … Read more : Hot day in store for Delhi.

US kids go text crazy – average 3,339 texts a month

SAN FRANCISCO – It’s official: American teenagers are text-crazy.
A study released Friday by Nielsen found that US teenagers send an average of 3,339 texts every month, up 8 percent over last year.

The obsession with tapping out short messages on phones is even worse among teenage girls. They are sending an average of 4,050 …. Original source  : US kids go text crazy – average 3,339 texts a month.

Big challenge to get US on board biodiversity meet: Ramesh

NEW DELHI – It is a big challenge to get the US on board the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) despite the country being the biggest user of bio-resources in the world, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said here Friday.

“US is not a party to the CBD although it is the biggest user of … Read more : Big challenge to get US on board biodiversity meet: Ramesh.

Delhi has another warm day

NEW DELHI – It was yet another warm and humid day in Delhi Friday as the maximum temperature was a notch above average at 34.1 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature was 20.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above average for this time of the season, said an official of the India Meteorological Department.
The maximum humidity … Original article on : Delhi has another warm day.

Now, laser technology that destroys tumours using heat

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a technique that heats up and destroys kidney and liver tumours.

Physicians at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus are the first to use a technique known as MRI-guided laser ablation to heat up and destroy kidney and liver tumours.

So far, five patients have been …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, laser technology that destroys tumours using heat.