Health (General) – Newsletter for November 8, 2010

Long-duration space flight ‘is bad for the bones’

WASHINGTON – A study has found that long-duration space flight might have a long-term negative impact on bone health.

The research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta also said exposure to microgravity …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Texting before going to bed ‘affects sleep, mood’

WASHINGTON – It may be time for you to put you cellphone aside before going to bed for it might affect your sleep and moods, according to a new study.

Text messaging and other electronic communication media were linked to excessive movement during sleep, insomnia, and leg pain at night in students ages 8 to 22, … Read more : Texting before going to bed ‘affects sleep, mood’.

Yoga is 13th most popular physical activity among Aussies

SYDNEY – A survey has found that yoga is very popular among Australians, and it ranks as the 13th most preferred physical activity.

The most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics study showed that an estimated 300,000 Australians have taken up the physical and mental discipline that originated in India.

Even medical studies carried out in Australia …. Source  : Yoga is 13th most popular physical activity among Aussies.

‘Stop grazing, exercising and eat fatty foods’ to lose those pounds!

NEW YORK – Quit vegetables and fruits and exercising – that’s the new mantra for losing weight, according to a nutritionist.

Zoe Harcombe has said that everything that people thought was good to stay healthy – fewer calories and more exercise – only packs on the flab.

“It’s a myth. It’s the carbs that pile on the …. Original article  : ‘Stop grazing, exercising and eat fatty foods’ to lose those pounds!.

Sexually abused kids at higher risk of schizophrenia

SYDNEY – Sexually abused children are likely to develop psychotic illnesses later in life, a study says.

Researchers from Monash University, Australia, say that such children are more likely to develop schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, which includes post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal behaviour and substance abuse.
Margaret Cutajar and her colleagues from Monash compared rates … Read : Sexually abused kids at higher risk of schizophrenia.

Indian-led team transforms human skin into blood cells

TORONTO – In a major breakthrough in medical sciences, an Indo-Canadian researcher and his team have successfully transformed human skin into various blood cells.

The breakthrough is likely to pave the way for revolution in the treatment of patients needing blood transfusions and those suffering from blood disorders.
Mike Bhatia and his team at Canada’s … Read : Indian-led team transforms human skin into blood cells.

Five Indian Americans to be honoured at health summit

NEW YORK – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will honour five healthcare professionals/organizations at its inaugural Health Summit Nov 12 -14 here.

The awards will be given by the Health Council of GOPIO, together with GOPIO chapters of Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island and several partner organizations to Rita Batheja, Dr. …. Original article  : Five Indian Americans to be honoured at health summit.

UAE seeks to improve nursing care

Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has launched a study to improve nursing care in the hospitals, it was announced Sunday.

The study will be conducted by the UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council and the health ministry.
It will seek to identify factors that contribute to nursing recruitment, retention and care in …. Read the original article  : UAE seeks to improve nursing care.

Infertility rate on the rise in China

BEIJING – Over 40 million people in China are suffering from infertility and the number is growing, experts say.

Factors like heavy workload, stress, environmental pollution and unhealthy lifestyles are known to be related to a rising infertility levels, said Huang Hefeng, director of the Zhejiang reproductive medical centre.
Huang made the remarks at the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Infertility rate on the rise in China.

Haiti cholera toll rises to 500

Buenos Aires, Nov 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 500 people have died of cholera in Haiti, the health ministry said.

Over 7,300 people are believed to have been infected with Vibrio Cholerae, which is thought to originate in South Asia and was presumably brought in by peacekeepers from Nepal.
The disease was detected in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haiti cholera toll rises to 500.