Health (General) – Newsletter for December 17, 2010

Pak should do away with 43 training camps on its soil: Russian envoy

NEW DELHI -Russia’s Ambassador to India, Alexander M. Kadakin, on Friday, described terrorism coming out of Pakistan as cancer, and urged Islamabad to do away with the 43 terrorist training camps that are known to be operating from its soil.

“We want Pakistan to solve its internal problems. We don’t want …. Read the original article  : here.

Couples with kids ditch fruit, vegetables

LONDON – Busy parents are much more likely to wolf down unhealthy meals compared to childless couples.

University of Reading researchers found couples who only had to take care of themselves ate two kg more fruits and vegetables over a fortnight than the ones with families.
The study revealed that parents also bought less meat …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Industry pressure led to deferment of tobacco warnings’

NEW DELHI – The new and graphic pictorial warnings on tobacco products were deferred due to pressure from the tobacco industry, including ITC and the Pan Shop Owners Association, an RTI query has revealed.

According to NGO Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) that filed the RTI, the government has “admitted” that the new pictorial …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Industry pressure led to deferment of tobacco warnings’.

How to accomplish weight loss resolutions in the New Year

WASHINGTON – The best way to shed those extra pounds is to break down the weight loss resolutions into small, manageable tasks you can work on every day.

Stefanie C. Barthmare, a psychotherapist with the Methodist Weight Management Center in Houston said, “Instead of making the number on the scale the focus, look for other ways … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How to accomplish weight loss resolutions in the New Year.

Powerful biomarker panel for early detection of breast cancer discovered

WASHINGTON – Using a new, powerful method for rapidly screening molecules associated with breast cancer, scientists have discovered a broad panel of 28 early predictors, or biomarkers that may aid in the early diagnosis of the disease.

“We do not have any available blood markers for breast cancer,” said proteomics expert Joshua LaBaer from the Biodesign … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Powerful biomarker panel for early detection of breast cancer discovered.

Indian doctor censures Nepal ex-crown prince’s lifestyle

KATHMANDU – The man who had saved Nepal’s crown prince Paras three years ago, when he had a heart attack, is unhappy with the lifestyle of the now deposed royal, calling it “unhealthy”.

Indian cardiologist Bharat Rawat, who carried out an emergency operation on Paras’ heart at the Norvic International Hospital in Kathmandu in 2007, … Read more >>>.

Tiny smart chip to combat chronic pain

LONDON – A revolutionary new smart chip, the size of a match head implanted in the spinal cord, blocks pain signals and prevents them from reaching the brain.

The tiny device works by monitoring the nerves carrying pain signals and firing electrical pulses of up to 10 volts that block the undesirable signals from reaching … Read : Tiny smart chip to combat chronic pain.

Genetic variation linked to liver cirrhosis in alcoholic Caucasians identified

WASHINGTON – A variation in the PNPLA3 (adiponutrin) gene is associated with cirrhosis of the liver and elevated transaminase (liver enzyme) levels in alcoholic Caucasians, a new study by German researchers has found.

The risk of cirrhosis in alcoholics in the genetic high-risk group might be as high as 25 pc to 50 pc.

Alcoholic liver … Original source on Gaea Times at : Genetic variation linked to liver cirrhosis in alcoholic Caucasians identified.

Bobby Jindal hit by fifth recall petition by disillusioned voter in 2 yr office term

WASHINGTON – Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, was hit by another recall petition on Wednesday after an independent voter sought Jindal’s removal because of cuts to higher education and health care programs.

According to Politico, Jindal has been hit by five recall petitions, including the latest one, so far in just two years …. Source article  : Bobby Jindal hit by fifth recall petition by disillusioned voter in 2 yr office term.

Stove fumes as big a killer as AIDS

NEW DELHI – Your kitchen stove can do more than cook your meals – it can cook your goose too!

Some 400,000 Indians die each year due to the toxic fumes from kitchen stoves that use firewood or biomass like cow-dung. A British NGO has now joined forces to stop this hazard by introducing improved …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stove fumes as big a killer as AIDS.