Health (General) – Newsletter for January 10, 2011

Slimming products may ‘up risk of heart attacks and strokes’

MELBOURNE – Oz authorities have warned consumers about imported slimming products, citing the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes after consumption.

Slimming products like tea, coffee and chocolate, many of which are imported from China apparently contain the banned substance sibutramine.

“Everyone is full …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Slimming products may ‘up risk of heart attacks and strokes’.

Yoga has “avatars” in America

NEVADA – Yoga seems to have been “reincarnated” in America and some other parts of the world.

Various organizations are promoting “Christian Yoga”, claiming to provide a Christian approach to yoga.

There are DVDs like “Christoga: Yoga Filled Body – Christ Filled Soul” (60 minutes of Yoga with bible scriptures recited by Janine. Yoga with Christ …. Original article  : Yoga has “avatars” in America.

Prozac restores movement after paralysing stroke attack

LONDON – Taking Prozac, an anti-depressant, may help restore movement in stroke victims and ease paralysis. The drug may aid recovery after a stroke whether patients are depressed or not, researchers have found in the largest study of its kind.

They said the beneficial effect of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the class of drug …. Read the original article  : Prozac restores movement after paralysing stroke attack.

Kerala women’s panel wants HIV test before marriage

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Kerala Women’s Commission (KWC) has asked the state government to pass resolutions and, if necessary, a law to ensure that all those who get married undergo an HIV test.

“This is an issue that is affecting the entire humanity and hence adequate measures have to be taken to safeguard all,” KWC chairperson …. Read the original article  : Kerala women’s panel wants HIV test before marriage.

Using metal jewellery for tongue piercing ‘can cause infection’

WASHINGTON – Tongue piercing is a fad these days, a bold style statement that lures many teenagers. Unfortunately, people tend to overlook the possible health hazards that can be caused by it.

A new study has found that wearing a metal tongue stud puts …. Read the original article  : Using metal jewellery for tongue piercing ‘can cause infection’.

Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was Palin’s target over ‘health care reform’ backing

WASHINGTON – Gabrielle Giffords, who is in critical condition after being shot in Tucson, had become a target of potential presidential candidate Sarah Palin in the mid-term elections last year, and had reportedly posted on her Facebook page that a U.S. map with crosshairs of a rifle scope over the districts repped by Giffords and …. Original source  : Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was Palin’s target over ‘health care reform’ backing.