Health (General) – Newsletter for November 4, 2010

Organic onions, carrots ‘do not have higher levels of healthy antioxidants’

WASHINGTON – Organically grown onions, carrots, and potatoes generally do not have higher levels of healthful antioxidants and related substances than vegetables grown with traditional fertilizers and pesticides, scientists have reported.

In the study, Pia Knuthsen and colleagues point out that there are many reasons to pay a premium for organic food products. The most important …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Drug used to treat asthma ‘prevents spread of breast cancer’

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that a drug commonly used in Japan and Korea to treat asthma can stop the spread of breast cancer cells traditionally resistant to chemotherapy.

“Tranilast, a drug approved for use in Japan and South Korea, and not in use in Canada or the U.S., has been used for more …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Drug used to treat asthma ‘prevents spread of breast cancer’.

Private hospital to treat victims at accident sites

BHUBANESWAR – A private hospital in Orissa Wednesday said it will provide free treatment to road accident victims at incident sites from next month — a service being introduced in the state for the first time.

The “fast responder” service would be launched initially in and around the capital city of Bhubaneswar and later extended …. Source  : Private hospital to treat victims at accident sites.

82 ill after eating pork at funeral feast

SHILLONG – At least 82 people, including eight children, fell ill after eating pork at a funeral gathering in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills district, an official said Wednesday.

“The people complained of giddiness and started vomiting after they ate lunch, served with pork at a funeral gathering in village Iooksi Kyanmynsar yesterday (Tuesday),” E. Lyngskor, … Read more : 82 ill after eating pork at funeral feast.

Artemis hospital nominated for hygiene excellence award

GURGAON – Artemis Health Institute, a private hospital in the national capital region, has been nominated for the Asia-pacific hand hygiene excellence award.

The award has been instituted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in association with Hpitaux Universitaires de Genve (HUG) and the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control.
Artemis is the only … Read more >>>.

Dengue Fever Took the Life of Andy Iron

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Andy Iron, a three times surfing world champion hailing from the Kaua’i island died today morning after suffering from dengue fever. The man who could fight any waves, sadly he could not fight against the dreaded disease dengue fever. The news of his sudden death spread shock and fear among …. Original article  : Dengue Fever Took the Life of Andy Iron.

HD Medical developing hand-held ultra sound equipment

CHENNAI – City-based medical devices company HD Medical Services is working on a stethoscope that can look deep into the body, transmit the sounds while displaying the images on a palm sized screen.

“Work is on developing a hand-held ultrasound equipment that doctors can use. It will take sometime to come out with the product. … Read more >>.