Health (General) – Newsletter for January 27, 2011

Why some people become depressed when they are stressed

WASHINGTON – A new research has explained how stress impacts the brain, which detail why some individuals are predisposed to depression when they experience chronic stress.

Researchers from Yamaguchi University in Japan have revealed complex molecular mechanisms associated with chronic stress.

“Many individuals exposed to stressful … Read more >>.

Food-borne bacteria causes difficult-to-treat heart infections

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that particular strains of a food-borne bacteria are able to invade the heart, leading to serious and difficult-to-treat heart infections.

The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in soft cheeses and chilled ready-to-eat products, according …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

How broccoli fights cancer

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered how broccoli and its veggie cousins fight cancer.

They found for the first time that certain substances in the vegetables appear to target and block a defective gene associated with cancer.

The finding could lead to new strategies for preventing and treating cancer.

Fung-Lung Chung and colleagues showed in previous experiments that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How broccoli fights cancer.

Highly-caffeinated energy drinks may pose ‘high’ health risks

WASHINGTON – A research team has warned that highly-caffeinated energy drinks – even those containing no alcohol – may pose a significant threat to individuals and public health.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine recommend immediate consumer action, education by health providers, voluntary disclosures by …. Read the original article  : here.

Malaysia release of GM insects ‘may create uncontrollable new species’

LONDON – In the first experiment of its kind in Asia aimed at combating dengue fever, Malaysia has released 6,000 genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in an uninhabited forest area.

The landmark trial, however, has sparked widespread concern among environmentalists who fear it might create uncontrollable new species and affect the ecosystem, reports the Daily Mail.

The field …. Read the original article  : here.

Could cleanliness be exposing girls to certain infections?

WASHINGTON – Little girls growing up in western society are expected to be neat and tidy, “all ribbon and curls”. But this cleanliness may be linked to higher rates of allergies and asthma in adult women, says a new study.

Oregon State University philosopher Sharyn Clough, who studies science and gender differences, points out that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Could cleanliness be exposing girls to certain infections?.

Eating poorly ‘can increase the risk of depression’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that the ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression while olive oil protects against this mental illness.

Scientists from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria confirmed this after studying 12,059 SUN Project volunteers over the course of six years.

The volunteers …. Original article  : Eating poorly ‘can increase the risk of depression’.

Obama names two Indian-Americans to key posts

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has named an Indian-American doctor to an Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion and Integrative and Public Health and re-nominated an Indian American agricultural scientist as chief agricultural negotiator in trade talks.

“Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise these individuals bring to their new … Read : Obama names two Indian-Americans to key posts.

Debate rages whether E-cigarettes are miracle cure or menace

LONDON – Electronic cigarettes, which are being touted as the latest ’stop smoking’ device, are facing a ban in New York as debate rages whether they are a miracle cure or a menace.

These battery-powered sticks are filled with a nicotine or non-nicotine solution that is …. Source  : Debate rages whether E-cigarettes are miracle cure or menace.

Miracle weed emerges as skin cancer cure

LONDON – The sap from milkweed, a common garden weed, can kill certain types of cancer cells when applied to the skin.

It works on non-melanoma skin cancers, which affect hundreds of thousands of Britons each year.
They are triggered by sun damage and, although not usually fatal, can be disfiguring without treatment, the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Miracle weed emerges as skin cancer cure.