Health News for July 15, 2007

Women have higher lingering depressive symptoms after heart attack
Boffins have found that women who have suffered heart attacks have higher rates of lasting depressive symptoms compared to males. ANI

New 3-D ultrasound imaging devices speed up patient recovery
Boffins have used real-time 3-D ultrasound imaging devices including one designed to look at an infants heart to watch a nerve while injecting an anesthetic needle. ANI

Divorce, not genetics is reason behind break-ups
A new study has found that divorce, not shared genetic risks or problems such as parental substance abuse, was key to the higher rates of break-ups experienced by the offspring of divorced couples. ANI

Harry Potter can help teach kids about nature of death, says expert
JK Rowlings Harry Potter series is a good tool for teaching children about the nature of death, says a Purdue University expert, a few days ahead of the release of the seventh and last book in the series. ANI

A suntan fends off cancerous effects of ultraviolet rays
A recent research has found that a suntan is the bodys best effort to deflect the known cancerous effects of ultraviolet (UV) light. ANI

Study examines effectiveness of Lyme disease vaccination
A new study has examined whether a vaccine that offers only partial protection can backfire by increasing risky behaviour, as a false sense of security could make recipients less careful than they otherwise would be. ANI

Now, a sight-saving surgery with faster healing process
For all those who want to undergo sight-saving surgery without delay in healing process, here is some good news - with the help of a development in cornea graft surgery, surgeons can now achieve faster recovery process. ANI

Extracurricular activities lower school dropout rates
A new study has found that extracurricular activities helps in lowering the high school dropout rate, raises grades and brightens a students chances of graduating from high school and attending college. ANI