Health (General) – Newsletter for February 11, 2011

Americans split over GOP efforts to repel Obama administration’s health care law: Poll

WASHINGTON – Although most American voters are in support of the “old” health care system, a majority of them believe that opponents of President Obama’s historic 2010 health care law will fail to repeal it, a latest Fox News poll has found.

By a 48-42 percent margin, more voters would rather go back to the health …. Original article  : Americans split over GOP efforts to repel Obama administration’s health care law: Poll.

Go for dark chocolate, red wine to keep your partner heart-healthy this Valentine’s

WASHINGTON – Want to keep your true love’s heart beating strong? Then serve dark chocolate and red wine instead of oysters and the champagne this Valentine’s Day.

If you want to keep your true love’s heart beating strong, Susan Ofria, clinical nutrition manager at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, says the real food of love is dark … Original source on Gaea Times at : Go for dark chocolate, red wine to keep your partner heart-healthy this Valentine’s.

Breast pumps, lactation supplies are now tax deductible in US

NEW YORK – Unlike India, where there are no rebates whatsoever on life-saving drugs, even breast pumps and lactation supplies are tax deductible in the US.

The Internal Revenue Service’s new ruling has designated the items as ‘medical expenses,’ meaning families can use pre-tax funds from their flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts to pay [..] Read the original article: here.

Fructose does not increase food intake or impact weight: Extensive study

WASHINGTON – Fructose does not increase food intake or impact body weight or blood triglycerides in overweight or obese individuals, according to a new comprehensive review.

The review examined data regarding the normal consumption of fructose and any subsequent development of alterations in lipid or and/or glucose metabolism or weight gain in overweight people.

Researchers were …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fructose does not increase food intake or impact weight: Extensive study.

Now, collagen meals to help banish those unwanted wrinkles

LONDON – A restaurant in London is offering age-conscious diners, meals that contain collagen, the protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity.

Such restaurants melt down chunks of collagen, which is a popular menu choice in Japan, and mix them into meat and fish dinners, in the hopes that it will help customers banish wrinkles … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, collagen meals to help banish those unwanted wrinkles.

Green LED products contain lead, arsenic

WASHINGTON – Light-emitting diodes (LeDs) marketed as environment-friendly and safe actually contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other hazardous substances, research shows.

“LeDs are touted as the next generation of lighting…We have to be vigilant about the toxicity hazards of those marketed as replacements,” said Oladele Ogunseitan, professor of population health at the University of …. Source  : Green LED products contain lead, arsenic.

Do chinks in brain make you ill at ease?

WASHINGTON – Why do some people fret over the most trivial matters while others remain calm in the face of calamity? Researchers blame it on chinks in the brain.

Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley have identified two different chinks in our brain circuitry that explain why some of us are more prone to anxiety.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Do chinks in brain make you ill at ease?.

Hyderabad to host national cardiology meet

HYDERABAD – The third edition of ‘Prevent India 2011′, a national programme on preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels, will be held here from Feb 19, a statement said.

Medwin Heart Foundation is hosting the three-day event on preventive cardiology where eminent doctors will deliberate on ‘when and how’ to control the cardiovascular … Read more >>>.

Doctors warn of catastrophic consequences from using Dr Google

WELLINGTON – Doctors have issued warnings over the usage of Dr Google to make a self-diagnosis, saying it could lead to catastrophic consequences.he warning comes as it was revealed that four in five Australians are turning to the web for health information and nearly half of those are using Dr Google.

Leading GPs say people are … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Doctors warn of catastrophic consequences from using Dr Google.

Woman given 6 weeks to live after 1998 cancer diagnosis still going strong

LONDON – A woman who was given just weeks to live after her cancer diagnosis has stunned doctors by surviving for another 13 years -and is still going strong.

Mother-of-two Sue Wigg, 56, from West Sussex, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1998 after cancerous tumours were found in her liver and brain, reports the Daily … Read more >>.