Health (General) – Newsletter for December 30, 2010

Alcoholism booms in ‘dry’ Pakistan, as does addiction counseling

ISLAMABAD – Despite being banned in Pakistan, alcohol is easily available across the country, prompting rising alcoholism and a growing trade in clinics trying to treat middle-class patients.

Pakistan has been dry for much longer- since 1977- and drinkers risk severe punishment: 80 lashes of the whip under strict Islamic laws, the Guardian reports.

But the law … Original article on : Alcoholism booms in ‘dry’ Pakistan, as does addiction counseling.

Free yoga to unemployed in USA

NEVADA – Due to current high unemployment rates across USA, some yoga studios have reportedly started offering free or discounted yoga classes to the unemployed.

When the national unemployment rate is around 10 percent, it is believed that yoga will help reduce stress, bring calmness, improve concentration and make the unemployed feel good about themselves. Many …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Controlling adipose tissue key to tackling obesity: study

WASHINGTON – A thesis by biologist Aline Jelenkovic from University of the Basque Country found that apart from BMI, the amount of adipose tissue should also be considered in the fight against obesity because it is linked to blood pressure.

According to Jelenkovic the characteristics or phenotypes defining the height, the shape and the adipose tissue [..] Read the original article: here.

Mexican woman gives birth at checkpoint

Mexico City, Dec 30 (IANS/EFE) A drunk-driving checkpoint in the Mexican capital became an improvised delivery room for a 25-year-old pregnant woman, authorities said.

“This is the first occasion where a case like this has occurred in seven years of operating the drunk-driving checkpoints,” the Mexico City Public Safety Office said in a communique Wednesday.
…. Original article  : Mexican woman gives birth at checkpoint.

S. American drug gangs funding al-Qaeda terrorists

SAO PAULO – South American drugs gangs are reportedly providing millions of pounds of funding to al-Qaeda terrorists to ensure the safe passage of cocaine across North Africa and towards Europe.

Islamic rebels familiar with the barren terrain of the Sahara have struck deals under which they provide armed security escorts for drug traffickers in return … Original article on : S. American drug gangs funding al-Qaeda terrorists.

Chandigarh doctors clown around – and get children smiling

CHANDIGARH – Most parents dread taking their children to the doctor. The combination of white coats, medicines and injections is enough to transform even the most angelic toddler into a shrieking tantrum-throwing brat. But doctors at a hospital here have come up with a novel solution to this problem – they dress up as clowns!

…. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chandigarh doctors clown around – and get children smiling.

Be Positive to Ward Off Common illness

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com — A positive attitude towards life can help you combat against chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart conditions.
The study of Britons aged 50 to 90 found that those with resilient personalities felt better despite their various aches and pains.
Unfortunately, this inner strength takes years to develop and cannot be turned … Original source on Gaea Times at : Be Positive to Ward Off Common illness.

FDA Recalled Rolf’s Patisserie Desserts

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on some of the foods of Rolf’s Patisserie desserts due to food poisoning.
The bacteria which the desserts are infected with are able to cause symptoms that range from vomiting to stomach cramps and they can last anywhere between one to three …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Larger Waistline in Women may Rise Cancer Risk

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Experts have claimed that women with large waistline are more prone to be attacked by cancer than women who flaunts slim figure. Popular belief suggests that men suffer most from middle-age spread but government figure shows that 44% of women in England having bulging waistline are at risk of cancer … Read : Larger Waistline in Women may Rise Cancer Risk.

70-day diet of ‘biscuits, cakes, fat-laden junk food’ to help you lose weight!

MELBOURNE – Ever thought gobbling fat laden junk food, biscuits, cakes and other high-sugar could help shed those extra kilos? If not, then here’s something you should know-an American professor managed to be leaner, healthier and happier after a 10-week junk-food diet.

After eating sponge cakes, biscuits, some raw vegetables and drinking full fat milk and … Original source on Gaea Times at : 70-day diet of ‘biscuits, cakes, fat-laden junk food’ to help you lose weight!.