Health (General) – Newsletter for February 18, 2011

Smoking, exercise influence Vitamin E’s effect on pneumonia risk

WASHINGTON – Vitamin E supplementation may decrease or increase, or may have no effect, on the risk of pneumonia depending on the level of smoking and leisure time exercise, according to a study.

In laboratory studies, vitamin E has influenced the immune system. In several animal studies vitamin E protected against viral and bacterial infections. However, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smoking, exercise influence Vitamin E’s effect on pneumonia risk.

Mobile-phone use not linked to increased brain cancer risk

WASHINGTON – A study by University of Manchester scientists suggests that radio frequency exposure from cell phone use does not increase the risk of developing brain cancers by any significant amount.

The researchers used publically available data from the UK Office of National Statistics to look at trends in rates of newly diagnosed brain cancers in … Read more »»».

Nasal spray flu vaccine one step closer

SYDNEY – A University of Adelaide research has suggested that a universal flu vaccine delivered by a simple nasal spray is a step closer.

Darren Miller and colleagues have successfully trialled a synthetic flu vaccine in mice.

Miller said current flu vaccines relied on health authorities being able to predict what the forthcoming viral strain would be … Read more »».

Cancer-killing medical ’smart bomb’ comes closer to reality

WASHINGTON – Scientists have moved a step closer to creating a medical ’smart bomb’ that would seek out and eradicate the root of cancer cells – by developing the world’s first cancer stem cell-targeting chemical missile.

Deakin University medical scientists have worked with scientists in India and Australia to create the world’s first RNA aptamer, a … Read more »»».

What your legs say about your heart health

WASHINGTON – When it comes to heart health, you shouldn’t ignore your legs, say experts.

The Vascular Disease Foundation and its P.A.D. Coalition are urging people to listen to the legs and be alert to the signs of peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D.

P.A.D. occurs when arteries in the legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits, … Read : What your legs say about your heart health.

Get angry easily? Beware of inflammatory diseases

WASHINGTON – Those who become angry or anxious easily are more prone to inflammatory diseases like cardiovascular ailments than others, says a new study.

“This could help explain why some people with high levels of stress experience chronic health problems,” said Judith Carroll, who conducted the study at the University of Pittsburgh.
The investigators … Read : Get angry easily? Beware of inflammatory diseases.

Sarah Palin mocks Michelle Obama’s breastfeeding initiative

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has slammed First Lady Michelle Obama after the latter promoted breast-feeding as part of her campaign against childhood obesity.

Palin followed in Rep. Michele Bachmann’s footsteps and took a swipe at Mrs. Obama, mocking her efforts to get mothers to breast-feed their children.

“No wonder Michelle Obama is telling everybody, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sarah Palin mocks Michelle Obama’s breastfeeding initiative.

India, Cuba to cooperate on natural medicine usage

NEW DELHI – Ties between India and Cuba may soon reach new levels after a top official of a medical research organisation in Havana met Indian scientists to discuss ways to enhance usage of natural medicine.

Concepcion Campa, director of the Finlay Institute in Havana, met scientists and researchers from the Central Council for Research … Original article on : India, Cuba to cooperate on natural medicine usage.

Four of family seriously ill after eating flour

GHAZIABAD – Four members of a family, who fell ill after consuming chapatis made of contaminated flour in Ghaziabad, were still in a critical condition, police said Thursday. The owners of the shop have been detained and a sample of flour sent for tests.

According to police, Shashi Kant Tyagi, a resident of G-block …. Read the original article  : here.

UAE charity to conduct 100 heart surgeries in Bosnia

Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 (IANS/WAM) A voluntary health mission from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct 100 open heart surgeries in Bosnia as part of its efforts to alleviate the suffering of needy patients worldwide.

The Zayed Charity Initiative has so far conducted 1,050 heart surgeries on poor patients in a number of countries …. Source  : UAE charity to conduct 100 heart surgeries in Bosnia.