Health (General) – Newsletter for February 6, 2011

‘Flying donkey’ in Russia dies of heart attack

MELBOURNE – A donkey that rose to fame last year after being forced to parasail above the beaches of southern Russia has died of a heart attack.

A veterinarian said the heart attack was likely the result of stress brought on by the experience, which sparked an international outcry from animal-rights activists, reports the Herald Sun.

The …. Original source  : ‘Flying donkey’ in Russia dies of heart attack.

Raw milk straight from cow’s udder unsafe for health: Experts

SYDNEY – Australian food authorities are determined to stamp out the sale of raw milk and raw-milk products, claiming it is a highly dangerous and illegal practice.

Though selling unpasteurised milk and cheese for human consumption is illegal, it is still available to buy under names like “bath milk” in certain health-food shops and markets.

According …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Beware! Your wood-burning stove may be harming your health

WASHINGTON – More people are turning to wood to warm their homes, particularly to ward off winter’s chill.

However, a new study has raised concerns about the potential health effects of the smoke released from blazing fireplaces and wood-burning stoves.

It found that the invisible particles inhaled into the lungs from wood smoke could trigger health-related …. Source  : Beware! Your wood-burning stove may be harming your health.

Drinking milk every day ‘keeps cancer at bay’

LONDON – A new research has found that kids who drink milk are 40 per cent less likely to suffer bowel cancer as adults.

Scientists from New Zealand found that half a pint of milk a day had a powerful protective effect against the cancer.

The key to its anti-cancer effects lies in daily consumption over long …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Petrol stations near homes carry cancer risk

LONDON – Petrol stations seem to increase cancer risk, especially those situated within 100 metres of residential areas, says a study.

Marta Doval, a researcher at the University of Murcia in Spain, and his associates found that the air at petrol stations and in their vicinity was affected by emissions stemming from evaporated vehicle fuels, …. Original source  : Petrol stations near homes carry cancer risk.

Delhiites walk to mark cancer day

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of people, including cancer survivors, participated in a walk Sunday to mark World Cancer Day which was observed two days ago.

Organsied by NGO CanSupport, the walk aimed to sensitise people about the growing threat of cancer and the need to face this challenge by aiding the growth of services that … Read more »»».