Health News for July 18, 2007

Scientists demonstrate heart cell replication in mice
A study of mice has shown that mature heart cells can not only replicate, but also improve the organs function, if there are given the right environment. ANI

Women, younger patients at greater lifetime cancer risk from CT scan
The lifetime risk of cancer associated with radiation exposure from a computed tomography (CT scan) coronary angiography varies widely, with the risk greater for women and younger patients, according to an analysis based on computerized simulation models. ANI

Insecticide and repellent combo may prove effective against malarial mosquitoes
Researchers have revealed that combining a non-pyrethroid insecticide, propoxur, and a repellent, N,N-diethyl toluamide may prove to be an effective insecticide-repellent synergy against mosquitoes responsible for malaria transmission to humans. ANI

Math model helps identify genes that attack Hepatitis C virus
Boffins have developed a mathematical model that identifies genes that battle the hepatitis C virus, which attacks the liver. ANI

Genetic variation may increase premenstrual depression risk
A recent research has found that a particular genetic variation may be tied to an increased risk for severe premenstrual depression. ANI

Chain smokers unwilling to quit, may still want to lessen daily cigs
Some chain-smokers are reluctant or incapable of quitting smoking, but are prepared to try and lessen the number of cigarettes they smoke each day. ANI

Nutritional foods help improve childrens academic performance
Eating nutritional foods can help children be at their best academically, experts say. ANI

Apple and lentils help dieters lose more weight
Stay off that white bread and dig into that apple or lentils, for a new study has found that foods like the latter that release energy slowly once they have been consumed helps dieters lose more weight than those more likely to spike blood sugar levels. ANI

Orange juice perfectly healthy for diabetics
Diabetics can go ahead and sip that glass of orange juice, for despite its high caloric load of sugars, a study has found that the equally high presence of flavonoids in it make it a healthy food. ANI

Children whinge are we there yet an hour and 40 minutes into journey
For parents the question, Are we nearly there yet? is a continuous reminder of their childs irritation and impatience to land at their destination. ANI

Human trial for universal influenza vaccine underway
A universal influenza vaccine that has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University is being tested for the first time on humans by the British-American biotech company Acambis. ANI

Vitamin C wont prevent you from catching a cold
Popping a Vitamin C pill every time you feel a cold starting isnt such a good idea after all, for a new study has found that you will most probably end up getting the sniffles. ANI

Doubling fruit, veggie intake doesnt reduce breast cancer recurrence risk
Eating double the amount of fruits and vegetables than recommended in their diet will not reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence for those women whose cancers were diagnosed and treated at an early stage. ANI