Health News for December 20, 2007

Researchers make breakthrough in malaria detection
Researchers at the McGill University have made a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, by developing a new technique that uses lasers and non-linear optical effects to detect malaria infection in human blood. ANI

Allowing children to consume liquor encourages underage drinking
An Australian research has revealed that parents who allow their children to consume liquor are actually encouraging underage drinking. ANI

Stimulating one brain cell is all it takes to change behaviour
Scientists have found that stimulating one brain cell is enough to affect learning and behaviour. ANI

Simple push filling is a better weapon against tooth decay
A research conducted on ways to tackle tooth decay has found that a technique known as the Hall Technique is the much favoured way of fighting gum disease. ANI

Severe premenstrual syndrome linked to depressed nervous system
Japanese researchers have revealed women with severe premenstrual syndrome are more likely to have permanently depressed nervous system. ANI

Shaking hands more infectious than sharing a festive kiss: Report
People may be far more at the risk of passing on an infection by shaking someones hand than in sharing a kiss, according to a report. ANI

Sex education at school delays teen intercourse: Study
School going teenagers are less likely to experiment with sex if theyre provided with sex education at school. ANI

Gene defect may be behind smokers heart-attack risk
Its genetics and not tobacco that plays the major part in causing a heart attack in cigarette smokers, says a new study. ANI

Indian study reveals link between domestic violence and smoking
A new study based on an Indian survey has found that domestic violence is one of the stressors that lead to smoking. ANI