Health (General) – Newsletter for November 21, 2010

Sunless days can lead to SADness

LONDON – Days when one is not exposed to sunlight can lead to seasonal affective disorder or SAD, which can leave you depressed and lethargic, say experts.

Once dismissed by medics, the condition is now recognised by psychiatrists and doctors and its symptoms also include insomnia and aching joints as a result of a change …. Original article  : Sunless days can lead to SADness.

Potassium citrate may effectively prevent and even treat osteoporosis

WASHINGTON – Potassium citrate may be effective for preventing and even treating osteoporosis, suggests a new study.

The Western diet creates an acidic environment in the body that removes calcium from bones and may contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Healthy adults who consume the standard US diet sustain a chronic, low-grade state of acidosis that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Potassium citrate may effectively prevent and even treat osteoporosis.

Elderly can blame low sodium for fractures and falls

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls.

Falls are a serious health problem for the elderly and account for about 50 percent of deaths due to injury in the elderly.

“Screening for a low sodium …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Elderly can blame low sodium for fractures and falls.

Patients with kidney disease benefit from a diet high in fruits, vegetables

WASHINGTON – A diet high in fruits and vegetables can benefit patients with kidney disease, suggests a new study.

In patients with kidney disease, the Western diet produces an acidic environment in the body that has numerous negative effects and worsens with age as kidney function declines.

Nimirit Goraya, MD (Texas A and M College of … Original article on : Patients with kidney disease benefit from a diet high in fruits, vegetables.

Let flat girls get boob jobs on Medicare, say Oz surgeons

MELBOURNE – In the wake of hundreds of women using taxpayer funds for breast enlargement surgery, many more should be eligible on medical grounds, say Australian surgeons.

According to the doctors, expanding taxpayer-funded operations to flat-chested women will boost self-esteem.

Medicare claims for breast augmentation have grown by more than 50 per cent during the past five …. Original article  : Let flat girls get boob jobs on Medicare, say Oz surgeons.

Killer ‘New Delhi’ superbug reaches New Zealand

WELLINGTON – A new killer strain of superbug-New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-has reached New Zealand and up to four patients have contracted the bacterial gene since December last year.

New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, is found in E. Coli and Klebsiella bacteria, causing anything from urinary tract infections, high fevers and pneumonia to abdominal infections. In extreme cases, …. Original source  : Killer ‘New Delhi’ superbug reaches New Zealand.

Tomato juice helps beat bone disease

LONDON – Scientists say two glasses of tomato juice a day strengthens bones and can ward off osteoporosis.

The key ingredient is thought to be lycopene, the antioxidant already credited with cutting the risk of prostate cancer in men and protecting against heart disease, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Osteoporosis affects around three million people in Britain and … Read more >>.

25 more cases of dengue in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A total of 25 cases of dengue were reported in Delhi Saturday, while five people contracted chikungunya, officials here said.

According to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) report, the total number of dengue cases has reached 6,125.
The number of chikungunya cases also increased tremendously this year with as many as … Original source on Gaea Times at : 25 more cases of dengue in Delhi.

Plastic surgeon in US sues patients for bad online reviews

WASHINGTON – A plastic surgeon in US is suing his former patients because they posted bad reviews of his work, online.

Dr. Jay Pensler is suing at least three of them for defamation after they posted on Yelp and Citysearch.

In court papers, Pensler, who calls …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Plastic surgeon in US sues patients for bad online reviews.

Cancer survivor forced to show prosthetic boob during US airport pat-down

LONDON – A prosthetic cancer survivor was asked to show her breasts to a security agent during pat-down at Charlotte International Airport, in the US.

Cathy Bossi, from South Charlotte, has been a flight attendant for over 30 years and has worked for U.S. Airways for the past 28 years.

The three-year-breast cancer survivor agreed, but was …. Read the original article  : here.