Health News for July 19, 2007

Taking a break during exercise burns more fat
Taking a short break in the middle of your workout session helps you burn more fat than exercising non-stop, a new study has found. ANI

Simple chemical reaction may help early disease diagnosis
A new joint study has shown that using a simple chemical reaction might help detect important molecules in blood and urine. ANI

Seated babies are vulnerable to sudden death
Keeping your baby in a seated position is not a good idea at all, especially if they are really young, for a new study has found that that position makes them vulnerable to sudden death. ANI

FAO, WHO urge countries to be more vigilant about food safety
zation (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are urging all countries to strengthen their food safety systems and to be far more vigilant with food producers and traders. ANI

First gene linked to Restless Leg Syndrome identified
Scientists have identified the first gene that is linked to Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), which is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. ANI

Enzyme that may stop cancer cells proliferating identified
A new study has found that an enzyme that cancer cells remove in order to keep proliferating, may hold clues to more targeted, effective treatment for the disease. ANI

Alcohol may help calm aggression
The link between alcohol and aggression is well known, but a new study has found that its possible to calm aggressive persons under the influence if theyre given a rewarding task that tests their powers of concentration. ANI

Tumour-suppressing gene may hold key to fountain of youth
A protein that protects against cancer may also serve people as a fountain of youth, as Spanish biologists have found that the gene helps mice stay young. ANI

Boffins identify brain region central to placebo effect
Researchers have identified a particular brain area that is central to the machinery of the placebo effect, an often controversial phenomenon in which a persons belief in the efficacy of a treatment, such as a painkilling drug, influences its effect. ANI

People living near nuke facilities at higher risk of leukaemia
A recently published study in the current issue of the European Journal of Cancer Care has shown and children and adults living near nuclear facilities show an elevated risk of leukaemia. ANI

Six new genetic variants behind increased coronary artery disease risk confirmed
A collaborative study conducted by UK and German researchers has confirmed six new genetic variants that increase the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. ANI

Controlling not suppressing food cravings is essential for weight management
According to a new calorie-restriction study, accepting food cravings and keeping them in check may be an important component of weight management. ANI

Boffins invent peptide-based hydrogels for repairing, regenerating tissue
Scientists at the University of Delaware have invented novel, peptide-based hydrogels for a host of potential medical applications. ANI

Study identifies gene variant raising risk of Crohns disease in kids
Researchers have found a gene variant that raises a childs risk of Crohns disease, which is a chronic and painful condition attributed to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. ANI