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- London Gets Tough on Alcohol-fuelled Crimes
- Family First -Heart Beat Health Insurance
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Insomnia can Increase the Risk of Anxiety and Depression in Teens
- Hyaluronan and Its Effect on Dry Skin
- Eating Chicken Might Make You Antibiotic-resistant
- Whole Body CT Scans Show No Differences in Severity of Atherosclerotic Disease
- Beijing Court Hears Landmark Case on Gay 'Conversion Therapy'
- Analysis of Iceman's Genome Suggests Genetic Predisposition to Atherosclerosis
- Diverticulitis Patients Reveal Psychological Symptoms After Acute Attacks
- African Penguins Have Four Different Vocalizations
- Food Preparation Time is Inversely Linked With Energy Density
- Smart Electrodes Follow Individual Neurons in the Brain
- High Levels of Salt Found in So-Called Healthy Salads
- Beware of Claims About Cosmetic Stem Cells Procedures: Review
- Preventing Brain Damage from Toxic Agents With an Engineered Protein
- Teen Drinkers Influenced by Alcohol Advertisements on TV
- Supplement Pill Made from Squid Found to Improve Brain and Heart Function
- Ebola Discoverer Claims He Would Sit Next to Victim on Train
- Civilian Life Stress Linked With Alcohol Problems Among Returning Veterans
- Study Finds Stem Cell Transplantation can Treat Immune Deficiency in Children
- Slow Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Linked to Pesticide DDT
- Study Suggests E-Cigarettes are Likely to be Less Harmful Than Conventional Ones
- Four in Five Aortic Stenosis Patients Happy With the Treatment One Year After Surgery
- The Doughnut and Burger Mix Up
- Ancient Men and Women also Suffered from Atherosclerosis
- Stem Cell Transplantation Soon After Birth Provides Best Survival Chance to 'Bubble Boy' Disease Patients
- Study Finds Significant Link Between Lack of Motivation and Poor Cognitive Performance Among Schizophrenia Patients
- Role of Progerin in Atherosclerosis in Modern and Ancient Times
- Co-Operation Does Indeed Lead to a More Efficient Job
- Tree Nuts Better Than Diets in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes
- Being Close to Mother and Sisters Key to Attaining Higher Rank Among Female Baboons
- Spread of Drug-Resistant Malaria Speeds Up in SE Asia
- EU Allocates Additional Funding to Prevent Spread of Ebola Outbreak to Europe
- Ebola Fighters Face Fatigue and Fear
- Schools in Liberia Shut in Battle Against Ebola
- Are Depression and Dementia Related?
- Chemical in Foam Cups Might Cause Cancer: Expert Panel
- New Hope for High-heel Wearers
- Consumption of Sugar Sweetened Beverages may Impair Memory During Adolescence
- First Ever Man-made Leaf to Provide Oxygen During Space Travel
- World's First 'Deep-fried Alcohol' Up for Sale
- Blood Sugar Levels Impact the Brain's Response to the Sight of Food
- Researchers Sequence the Entire Genome of African Rice to Beat Global Hunger
- New Vision-Correcting Display may Put Glasses, Contact Lenses to Shame
- Maternal Obesity may Influence Gut Microflora in the Offspring
| London Gets Tough on Alcohol-fuelled Crimes Posted:  London is cracking down on alcohol-related crimes, forcing drunken yobs to wear 'sobriety tags' that measure whether they are consuming alcohol. The new scheme was launched in Croydon by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Under the terms of the pilot, up to 150 offenders at a time will be fitted with the tags and ordered to not drink alcohol. The first order was passed at Croydon Magistrates' Court . The tags will be given to people in Croydon, Sutton, Lambeth ... |
| Family First -Heart Beat Health Insurance Posted:  A newly introduced policy by Max Bupa which is ideal for joint families in India, where each member can be insured for an individual sum along with a floater sum which can be used by any of the family members. Keeping the Indian joint families in mind 14 relationships can be covered. Hospitalization for medical treatment is covered along with reimbursement for pre hospitalization expenses for 30 days and post hospitalization for 60 days.Maternity expenses for adult ... |
| Posted:  Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect the connective tissues of the skin, joints and walls of the blood vessels. It is characterized by flexible joints and fragile skin. |
| Insomnia can Increase the Risk of Anxiety and Depression in Teens Posted:  Insomniac teenagers are at risk of suffering anxiety and depression, a new study reveals. People suffering from insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired. This results in sleep deprivation and might lead to various health issues. According to the scientists, insomnia, depression and anxiety disorders are linked with each other, and these disorders contain overlapping psychological, neurobiological and social risk factors. ... |
| Hyaluronan and Its Effect on Dry Skin Posted:  ... |
| Eating Chicken Might Make You Antibiotic-resistant Posted:  A recent study conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found antibiotics in around 40% of chicken samples tested. Antibiotic Resistance: Why is this fact significant - one may ask. a href="http:www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/antibiotics.htm" target="_blank" class="vcontentshlink"Antibiotics/a are used to fight bacterial infections. Your doctor always advises you to take antibiotics only when prescribed ... |
| Whole Body CT Scans Show No Differences in Severity of Atherosclerotic Disease Posted:  New research shows that there are no significant differences in the incidence or severity of atherosclerotic disease (narrowing of the arteries with fatty deposits) between ancient and modern Egyptians. It shows that atherosclerosis is not just a disease of modern times. The research is by Dr Adel Allam, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, and Professor Jagat Narula, Editor-in-Chief of iGlobal Heart/i and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA, ... |
| Beijing Court Hears Landmark Case on Gay 'Conversion Therapy' Posted:  As an activist in a nurse's uniform knelt over a patient, wielding a giant needle, the Beijing court began hearing a landmark case on "gay conversion" treatment. "Homosexuality doesn't need to be cured!" chanted about a dozen supporters. "Haidian Court, oppose conversion therapy!" Homosexuality was de-classified as a mental disorder in China in 2001 but widespread intolerance toward gays and lesbians remains, and activists hailed the unprecedented case ... |
| Analysis of Iceman's Genome Suggests Genetic Predisposition to Atherosclerosis Posted:  While prevalence and risk factors for atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries due to fatty deposits) have varied over time from ancient times to modern society (such as obesity, physical activity), genetic predisposition/risk for the condition appears to be very similar to that in ancient times. This forms the subject of a paper in this month's edition of iGlobal Heart/i (the journal of the World Heart Federation), written by Professor Albert Zink, Institute ... |
| Diverticulitis Patients Reveal Psychological Symptoms After Acute Attacks Posted:  UCLA researchers interviewed people with diverticulitis and confirmed that many patients suffer physical and psychological symptoms long after their acute illness has passed. For the study, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal emQuality of Life Research/em, a UCLA team led by Dr. Brennan Spiegel interviewed patients in great detail about the symptoms they experience weeks, months or even years after an acute diverticulitis attack. Their striking ... |
| African Penguins Have Four Different Vocalizations Posted:  African adult penguins communicate using four different vocalizations and juveniles and chicks use two begging calls to request food. This is according to a study published July 30, 2014 in the open-access journal emPLOS ONE/em by Livio Favaro and colleagues from University of Turin, Italy. African penguins vocalize to communicate with their parents, mates, and colony members; however, only basic descriptions of their calls currently exist. To further ... |
| Food Preparation Time is Inversely Linked With Energy Density Posted:  Research suggests that the amount time parents spend on food preparation at home influences children's food intake decisions made in the laboratory without parental supervision. The research is to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior. "In general, research shows that children tend to eat inadequate amounts of nutrient-rich ... |
| Smart Electrodes Follow Individual Neurons in the Brain Posted:  Following an individual neuron in the brain, as it flexes and moves within the cranium, is an almost impossible job but a new study jointly being conducted by researchers at Arizona State University and Sandia National Labs hopes to develop an electrode device that will be able to communicate with individual neurons even as the brain moves around naturally. The device will make use of microscale actuators that will reposition the electrodes and allow them to follow ... |
| High Levels of Salt Found in So-Called Healthy Salads Posted:  An analysis of popular salads available in supermarkets, restaurants and fastfood outlets has found that almost four in five so-called health salads contain salt levels that were higher than in a packet of crisps. The survey was carried out by researchers at Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) who analyzed over 650 pre-prepared salads and found that around 77 percent of them contained very high levels of salt, while some of them contained almost 6g of salt, ... |
| Beware of Claims About Cosmetic Stem Cells Procedures: Review Posted:  Advertising claims for cosmetic procedures using stem cells are running far ahead of the scientific evidence for effectiveness and safety. This is according to a review in the August issue of iPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Regd) /i, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "Stem cells offer tremendous potential, but the marketplace is saturated with unsubstantiated and sometimes fraudulent claims that may place ... |
| Preventing Brain Damage from Toxic Agents With an Engineered Protein Posted:  Preventing brain damage in civilians and military troops exposed to poisonous chemicals, particularly those in pesticides and chemical weapons, could be now possible with the results of new research at New York University. An article in the current issue of the journal emChemBioChem/em outlines the advancement in detoxifying organophosphates, which are compounds commonly used in pesticides and warfare agents. The patent-pending process was developed by NYU ... |
| Teen Drinkers Influenced by Alcohol Advertisements on TV Posted:  Alcohol advertisements beamed on television and published in magazines have long been thought to have a negative influence on teenagers and now a joint study conducted by researchers from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Boston University School of Public Health has found that such advertisements were indeed influencing underage drinkers. The researchers conducted their study on a group ... |
| Supplement Pill Made from Squid Found to Improve Brain and Heart Function Posted:  Researchers have found that a new supplement made from squid, called Bioglan Calamari Gold pill, was better than cod liver capsules as it contained five times more Omega-3 and could lead to improved brain and heart function. The product would help people who suffer from fatigue, memory problems and bad skin, which makes it the most effective way of getting your daily intake of the essential fatty acid, the Daily Express reported. The one-a-day pill contains ... |
| Ebola Discoverer Claims He Would Sit Next to Victim on Train Posted:  Outbreak of Ebola unlikely to trigger a major epidemic outside the region, says the scientist who helped discover the Ebola virus, adding that he would happily sit next to an infected person on a train. But Professor Peter Piot told AFP that a "really bad" sense of panic and lack of trust in the authorities in west Africa had contributed to the world's largest-ever outbreak. The Belgian scientist, now based in Britain, urged officials to test experimental ... |
| Civilian Life Stress Linked With Alcohol Problems Among Returning Veterans Posted:  Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have found that stress associated with civilian life, such as job loss, divorce or serious financial problems, were more likely to force returning National Guard to develop a drinking problem, regardless of the traumatic events experienced during deployment, a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals. Alcohol abuse is a major concern for reservists returning home. ... |
| Study Finds Stem Cell Transplantation can Treat Immune Deficiency in Children Posted:  Researchers led by Richard J. O'Reilly from Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center have found that transplantation of blood-forming stem cells can be used to effectively treat babies who are born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a new study that has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests. SCID is a group of inherited disorders that cause the immune system to severely malfunction. When this breakdown occurs, babies no longer ... |
| Slow Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Linked to Pesticide DDT Posted:  Increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and related conditions in female offspring later in life has been found to be linked to exposure of pregnant mice to the pesticide DDT, in a study led by the University of California, Davis. The study, published online July 30 in the journal iPLOS ONE/i, is the first to show that developmental exposure to DDT increases the risk of females later developing metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of conditions that ... |
| Study Suggests E-Cigarettes are Likely to be Less Harmful Than Conventional Ones Posted:  E-cigarettes have emerged as a popular substitute to conventional cigarettes but how exactly they affected the health was not known. Now a major study reveals that though they were unable to identify the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use, it was likely to be much less harmful both to the users or bystanders compared to conventional cigarettes. The review of current evidence about e-cigarettes, carried out by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and ... |
| Four in Five Aortic Stenosis Patients Happy With the Treatment One Year After Surgery Posted:  Four in five patients who opted for surgical intervention for aortic valve disease in Germany reported to be in same or better state of health a year later and were satisfied with the outcome, a new survey involving more than 13,800 patients that has been published in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery reveals. Aortic stenosis - the narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart - is the most frequent valvular heart disease in the aging Western population, ... |
| The Doughnut and Burger Mix Up Posted:  The five-ounce, all-beef patty dripping with cheddar cheese and fried onions is now served between a glazed donut, in the gourmet burger heaven. Specialty burger restaurant PYT in Philadelphia says its limited edition Donut Cheesesteak Burger is a novelty take on the city's signature classic, the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. "It definitely has sweet and savory elements to it," executive chef Kim Malcolm told AFP by telephone. "The donut is ... |
| Ancient Men and Women also Suffered from Atherosclerosis Posted:  Atherosclerosis, or the narrowing of arteries due to build up of fatty deposits, is thought to be a modern disease but an examination of mummies of five ancient cultures by the Horus mummy research team has found that the disease was present long before the evolution of modern lifestyles, with the researchers suggesting potential causes that could have led to the formation of the disease in a report that has been published in the journal Global Heart. Among the ... |
| Posted:  Conducting a hematopoietic stem cell transplant soon after birth provided the best possible chance of survival among children who are born with the 'bubble boy' disease, the conclusions of a decade-long study conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center indicate. These findings, the researchers say, argue for expanding newborn screening for severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), a disorder that leaves affected infants ... |
| Posted:  Researchers at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have found a significant link between lack of motivation and poor cognitive performance among schizophrenia patients, a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry reveals. "Loss of motivation is a core feature of schizophrenia that we need to investigate with increased focus," said Dr. Gary Remington, senior scientist with the CAMH Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute who served as ... |
| Role of Progerin in Atherosclerosis in Modern and Ancient Times Posted:  Possible causative factors of atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) other than those related to modern lifestyles has become the focus of attention of scientists since the evidence of the condition has been found in ancient mummies. In a paper in this month's iGlobal Heart/i (the journal of the World Heart Federation), researchers discuss the potential role of the protein progerin. The paper is by Dr Michael Miyamoto, Mission Heritage Medical Group, St. Joseph Heritage ... |
| Co-Operation Does Indeed Lead to a More Efficient Job Posted:  Millions of sperm indulge in a fierce race against each other to fertilize an egg but a new study conducted by Harvard researchers suggest that sperm in some species form co-operative groups that allow them to take a straighter path to fertilization. A new study, conducted by Heidi Fisher, a post-doctoral student working in the lab of Hopi Hoekstra, Howard Hughes Investigator and Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology ... |
| Tree Nuts Better Than Diets in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Posted:  Researchers have found that tree nuts are a better way to lower and stabilize blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetes patients compared to control diet. A systematic review meta-analysis of the totality of the evidence from 12 clinical trials in 450 participants found that eating about two servings a day of tree nuts improved the two key markers of blood sugar: the HbA1c test, which measures blood sugar levels over three months, and the fasting glucose test, where ... |
| Being Close to Mother and Sisters Key to Attaining Higher Rank Among Female Baboons Posted:  Maintaining close ties with the mother and having a large number of supportive sisters is the key to attaining a higher rank among baboons, a new study reveals. A female baboon's social status is dictated not by size or strength, but by the rank of her mother -- the higher the mother is ranked, the higher-ranked her daughter will be. For this reason, dominance rank in female baboons is thought to be determined at birth. Females born to high-ranking mothers are guaranteed ... |
| Spread of Drug-Resistant Malaria Speeds Up in SE Asia Posted:  Drug-resistant malaria parasites have now established themselves well in border regions in four Southeast Asian countries, imperiling global efforts to control the disease, experts warn Wednesday. Blood samples taken from 1,241 malaria patients found that parasites which are resistant to the frontline drug artemisinin have spread to border areas in western and northern Cambodia, eastern Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, they said. There also signs of emerging ... |
| EU Allocates Additional Funding to Prevent Spread of Ebola Outbreak to Europe Posted:  The European Union has swung into action by allocating extra spending after fears grew that the recent Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa could spread to Europe, with a leading medical charity also sounding a warning that it was out of control. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned the crisis gripping Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone would only get worse and could not rule out it spreading to other countries. The International Civil Aviation Organization ... |
| Ebola Fighters Face Fatigue and Fear Posted: Daily burden of exhaustion, shortage of staff and fear for themselves over the deadly virus and the problems faced by doctors, nurses and hospital workers fighting Ebola epidemic in west Africa, specialists say. Containing an outbreak by a lethal pathogen places big demands on workers in any health system, but this is especially the case in one of the world's poorest regions, they say. Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical ... |
| Schools in Liberia Shut in Battle Against Ebola Posted:  Shutting all schools and placing "non-essential" government workers on 30 days' leave is the step taken by Liberia on Wednesday in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola epidemic raging in west Africa. The impoverished country, along with neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone, is struggling to contain an epidemic that has infected 1,200 people and left 672 dead across the region since the start of the year. "All schools are ordered closed following further ... |
| Are Depression and Dementia Related? Posted:  Relationship between depression and dementia has been highlighted in a new study by neuropsychiatric researchers at Rush University Medical center. The study is published in the July 30, 2014, online issue of emNeurology/em (Regd) , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Studies have shown that people with symptoms of depression are more likely to develop dementia, but we haven't known how the relationship works," said study author Robert S. Wilson, ... |
| Chemical in Foam Cups Might Cause Cancer: Expert Panel Posted:  Styrene - the key chemical component of foam cups and other food service items - might cause cancer in people, scientists have notified. Styrene can be 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen', said the National Research Council in the U.S. The conclusion was reached by a panel of 10 experts in toxicology, chemistry and medicine. Jane Henney, M.D., who chaired the research council's committee of experts, said ... |
| New Hope for High-heel Wearers Posted:  Podiatric procedures like toe shortening help women enjoy the confidence boost and aesthetic beauty that comes from high heels. Many women never feel as confident in their appearance as they do wearing a truly stunning, exquisitely crafted pair of heels. Yet, the problems that can arise from wearing high heels often discourage women from wearing them. Potential health issues that can be caused or worsened by heels can include: Hammer ... |
| Consumption of Sugar Sweetened Beverages may Impair Memory During Adolescence Posted:  Daily consumption of sweetened beverages containing high fructose corn syrup may impair the ability to learn and remember information in adolescents, a new research has found. Both adult and adolescent rats were given daily access to sugar-sweetened beverages that mirror sugar concentrations found in common soft drinks. Adult rats that consumed the sugar-sweetened beverages for one month performed normally in tests of cognitive function; however, when consumption occurred during ... |
| First Ever Man-made Leaf to Provide Oxygen During Space Travel Posted:  The first ever man-made breathing leaf that has been developed by researchers will act as an oxygen factory and will help astronauts during space exploration. Julian Melchiorri from Royal College of Art has developed this biologically functional leaf consisting chloroplasts that takes in carbon dioxide, water, and light and releases oxygen, Cnet.com reported. He said that the leaf material had an amazing property of stabilizing (the chloroplast) organelles ... |
| World's First 'Deep-fried Alcohol' Up for Sale Posted:  Sources say a couple from UK has come up with the world's first deep-fried alcohol treat which can get people drunk. The duo, John Clarkson and his wife Corinne from Preston, Lancashire, launched the colourful treats worth 3 pounds at a local event in which the treats got sold out quickly, Metro.co.uk reported. The weirdest treat, inspired from the traditional British sherry trifle, was made by soaking sponge in alcohol such as Bailey's and the ... |
| Blood Sugar Levels Impact the Brain's Response to the Sight of Food Posted:  Researchers have found that the brain's response to the sight of food is driven more by how low our blood sugar level is at the moment. "The finding suggest our brains have a way to override our genetic inheritance, upbringing and habits to respond to our immediate nutritional needs," said Dr. Ellen Schur, associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington. In the study, Schur and UW Medicine colleagues at Harborview Medical Center, used brain scans ... |
| Researchers Sequence the Entire Genome of African Rice to Beat Global Hunger Posted:  The entire genome of the African rice has been sequenced by researchers in an attempt to solve global hunger challenges. The researchers led by the University of Arizona found the genetic information which will enhance scientists' and agriculturalists' understanding of the growing patterns of African rice, as well as enable the development of new rice varieties to eradicate food crisis. Lead researcher Rod A. Wing, director of the Arizona Genomics Institute ... |
| New Vision-Correcting Display may Put Glasses, Contact Lenses to Shame Posted:  New vision correcting displays are now being developed which may help users to deal with visual impairment and see text and images without wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses. The UC Berkeley computer and vision scientists are developing computer algorithms to create the technology that could potentially help hundreds of millions of people who currently need corrective lenses to use their smartphones, tablets and computers. Brian Barsky, UC Berkeley ... |
| Maternal Obesity may Influence Gut Microflora in the Offspring Posted:  It has been found that maternal obesity may cause marked changes in the gastrointestinal microflora's composition and its function of the offspring. The gastrointestinal microflora consists of multiple species of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of animals and assists the host in digestion. An imbalance in an individual's microflora is suspected to contribute to the development and persistence of obesity. An increase in firmicutes to bacteriodetes ... |
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