Health News for November 17, 2007

Fake desi Viogras and Kamagras flood Asian corner shops in London
Asian corner shops are selling sex-enhancement pills after thousands of Indian-made cheap variations of the drug Viagra flooded into Britain, trading officials have warned. ANI

Aussie paediatrician calls for a ban on cough medicines for children
A leading paediatrician has called for a ban on cough medicines for infants in Australia, claiming that they are ineffective and potentially dangerous. ANI

Low standards of child well-being associated with greater income inequality
A recent study has found that child well being in richer countries is governed more by income inequality than economic growth. ANI

Pilot programme helps change older adults sedentary life mindset
Generally, older adults believe that inactive, sedentary lifestyle is part of aging. But a new study has said that the belief can be changed using positive physical and mental health results. ANI

New meningitis vaccine for infants shows promise
A new vaccine, Menveo, has shown promise in clinical trials, which might help protect infants against four types of meningitis. ANI

Indian-origin researcher developing portable electricity, life-like prosthetics
An Indian-origin researcher at the University of Houston is leading a study aimed at recreating and enhancing the technology that that makes a cell phone vibrate and provides more natural movements to prosthetic limbs. ANI

Blood-clotting protein plays key role in development of inflammatory diseases
A new research, conducted by Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center has revealed that fibrin, a protein normally involved in blood clotting, plays a key role in the inflammatory response and development of rheumatoid arthritis. ANI

Genital Arousal Disorder linked to psychological distress in women
A new study has found that women suffering from Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD), a condition marked by unprovoked, intrusive and persistent sensations of genital arousal, which are unrelieved by one or several orgasms, are likely to experience a variety of associated psychological conditions. ANI