Health (General) – Newsletter for November 3, 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Injuries and illnesses ‘increase levels of elderly disability’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that the illnesses and injuries that can restrict the activity of older adults or land them in the hospital are linked to worsening functional ability, especially among those who are …. Source : Injuries and illnesses ‘increase levels of elderly disability’.

Beetroot juice helps elderly prevent dementia

WASHINGTON – Drinking beetroot juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults, potentially halting the progresses of dementia.

“There have been several studies showing that drinking beet juice can lower blood pressure, but we wanted to show that drinking beet juice also increases perfusion, or blood flow, to the brain,” said Daniel …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Working in shifts ‘ups risk of injury on the job’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that Canadians who work night and rotating shifts are almost twice as likely to be injured on the job than those working regular day shifts.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia examined data on more than 30,000 Canadians collected as part …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Working in shifts ‘ups risk of injury on the job’.

Jellyfish glow helps spot cancerous tumours

LONDON – Scientists have found a way of using luminous cells from jellyfish to spot tumours deep within the human body.

Professor Norman Maitland, of the Yorkshire Cancer Research Laboratory at York University, Britain, has used a harmless virus to carry the protein to the tumour.
He believes the technology could be at least 10 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jellyfish glow helps spot cancerous tumours.

Black raspberries ‘highly effective in preventing colorectal cancer’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that eating black raspberries could reduce your risk of getting colon cancer.

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago reported that compounds found in black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumours in mice.

The study pointed out that supplements of the raspberries …. Original article : Black raspberries ‘highly effective in preventing colorectal cancer’.

Regular exercise wards off common cold

LONDON – People who are fit and active are far less likely to get coughs and sniffles. And even if sporty types get colds, they are milder and don’t last as long, says a new research.

The research found the severity of common cold symptoms fell by 41 percent in those who were the fittest …. Source : Regular exercise wards off common cold.

Cholera bacteria in Haiti similar to Southeast Asian variety

Port-au-Prince, Nov 3 (IANS/EFE) The origin of the cholera bacteria discovered in Haiti, which over the past two weeks have caused at least 337 deaths and infected more than 4,700 people, is similar in appearance to the type found in Southeast Asia, Radio Kiskeya said, citing US and Haitian experts.

According to a publication on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cholera bacteria in Haiti similar to Southeast Asian variety.