What causes those black flecks in eye?

LONDON – Short-sighted people are susceptible to black flecks in the eye as the jelly within the visual organ is already stretched and strained.

As people age, the jelly-like substance that makes up the eyeball begins to dissolve and break down. This leads to tiny pieces of vitreous breaking loose – these are the ‘floaters’ …. Source  : What causes those black flecks in eye?.

Now, remote sensing to kill prostate cancer

LONDON – Remote sensing is helping a new radiotherapy treatment combat prostate cancer.

The revolutionary technique has already been used on dozens of patients at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
Because it only pinpoints cancer cells, it could impart a cutting edge to radiotherapy for thousands of men and save them from … Original article on : Now, remote sensing to kill prostate cancer.

Wheezing and allergies in kids could be determined in the womb

LONDON – A new study has suggested that whether a child will develop allergies or wheezing is closely related to how he or she grew at vital stages in the womb.

The research states that fetuses which develop quickly in early pregnancy but falter later in pregnancy are likely to go on to develop allergies and … Original article on : Wheezing and allergies in kids could be determined in the womb.

Skipping breakfast too often ‘ups heart disease risk’

LONDON – Leaving the house on an empty stomach increases the risk of potentially deadly heart disease, says a new research.

It shows that regularly skipping breakfast leads to obesity, larger fat stores around the stomach and higher cholesterol levels – all major risk factors for heart disease, reports the Daily Mail.

It also triggers higher … Read more >>.

The humble butter is a casualty of brand war (Comment)

Butter has been around almost since the inception of civility. The records reveal that butter originated during the Mesopotamian civilization, between 9000 and 8000 BC. It was initially prepared from sheep/goat since domestication of cattle took place long after.

The benefits of butter for human consumption have been referred to in several ancient documents, including … Original source on Gaea Times at : The humble butter is a casualty of brand war (Comment).

Hot on trail of a Himachal leopard – with GPS

SHIMLA – It’s hiding in bushes, avoiding humans, yet running close to habitations with dogs – perhaps completely oblivious to the fact that wildlife officials are hot on its trail. This is the first time a wild animal, a female leopard at that, is being tracked in Himachal Pradesh with the help of the Global …. Original source  : Hot on trail of a Himachal leopard – with GPS.

Pakistan has 99 cholera cases in flood-hit areas: WHO

GENEVA – Three flood-affected provinces of Pakistan are reporting 99 cases of cholera, and the country was also seeing an increase in other diseases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Monday.

The Pakistani health ministry notified WHO Oct 12 of the cholera cases, after the disease was confirmed in laboratory. No reason was given for …. Original source  : Pakistan has 99 cholera cases in flood-hit areas: WHO.

Cholera kills 550 in Cameroon

YAOUNDE – A cholera epidemic in Cameroon since April this year has led to the death of 559 people, the country’s health minister has said.

The disease has affected a total of 8,528 people, Health Minister Andr Mama Fouda said Monday.
The North Rim area suffered the most, with 8,227 cases and 542 deaths, followed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cholera kills 550 in Cameroon.

Nestle recalls candy over health concerns

NEW YORK – Nestle USA has announced the recall of a candy product that may contain “undeclared” peanuts over concerns that it may cause allergic reactions in some people, a media report said.

The recall involves the Raisinets Fun Size candy, Xinhua reported citing CBS.
“People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts run [..] Read the original article: here.

Superglue speeds up recovery for heart surgery patients

LONDON – A superglue called Kryptonite reduces the recuperative period from eight to four weeks for patients who have undergone heart surgery.

The glue, named after the mythical green element from the Superman stories, is used to improve closure of the breastbone after open-heart surgery, reports the Telegraph.
Paul Fedak, from Foothills Hospital Medical Centre …. Original article  : Superglue speeds up recovery for heart surgery patients.