Health News for November 20, 2007

Drug-eluting stents as safe and effective than bare-metal ones
A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital has found that Drug-eluting stents are as safe and effective as traditional bare-metal stents when used in routine clinical practice. ANI

Standing up can decrease risk of disease
Lounging around may seem like the perfect way to spend your free time, but as a new study points out, it may increase risk of disease. The study also reveals that its standing which is beneficial for health. ANI

Fruit drinks, alcohol contribute to adult obesity

Washington, Nov20: A recent study at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health researchers has revealed that its not just sugary sodas that are adding to the adult obesity crisis but also, fruit drinks, alcohol and a combination of other high-calorie beverages. ANI

Older workers have lower levels of work related stress
A new study has found that older workers usually have a lower level of work related stress, than their younger colleagues. ANI

Higher noise exposure may lead to hearing loss
Be careful the next time you hear music or anything on a high volume, as you might suffer from acoustic trauma or noise-induced hearing loss. ANI

How men and women cope differently under stress revealed
A study conducted by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers has revealed how men and women show different neural responses to psychological stress. ANI

Worms may offer treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer
It sounds a bit bizarre, but worms can be a potential source of chemical compounds that may help battle harmful germs. ANI

Heres how we make sense of ambiguous visual data
Looking at the lines in Eschers drawings often gives the impression that they are part of different shapes, but still the human brain manages to interpret one message out of them. ANI

Magnolia bark may hold the key to curing your bad breath
A new research has revealed that the extract of magnolia bark is as effecting at killing the enzymes that cause bad breath as Listerine mouthwash. ANI

NASAs remedy for staying fit when confined in bed
A NASA study has created an exercise regime that can help bed-ridden peoples muscles away from atrophying with a combination of aerobic and strength training workouts. ANI

Stress hormone may speed up progression of certain blood cancers
A new study has shown that in cell cultures stress hormone norepinephrine appears to hasten the biochemical signals that stimulate certain tumour cells to grow and spread, consequently speeding up the progression of certain blood cancers. ANI

Pedometers motivate diabetics to walk more: Survey
Using a pedometer, a program that counts every step not just steps taken during long walks, is a powerful motivator for people with diabetes, says a survey. ANI

Male teens at greater risk of developing eating disorders
A new study has shed light on the prevalence of eating disorders amongst adolescents of various ethnic groups by finding that male adolescents are at an increased risk of developing eating disorder symptoms. ANI

Family of proteins critical for normal brain function identified
A study has identified a family of proteins key to the formation of the communication networks critical for normal brain function. ANI

People with migraines have differences in brain area
A new study has revealed that people with migraines have differences in an area of the brain that helps process sensory information, including pain. ANI

Asian men who smoke risk losing their hair
Asian men should kick the butt if they dont want their locks to fall off, for a new study has stated that smoking might be the cause of age-related hair loss among them. ANI

New insulin pump may eliminate the need for a jab
Patients with Type 1 diabetes may soon be free of insulin injections, for a new non-invasive treatment has been tested on patients in Cornwall, UK. The treatment, an insulin pump, works by mimicking the bodys pancreas delivering measured doses of insulin through the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. ANI

Computer programme can boost elderly persons memory by ten years
The right kinds of brain exercises can dramatically enhance memory and other cognitive abilities of older adults, according to a new study. ANI

Gene therapy normalizes brain function in Parkinsons patients
An experimental gene therapy has shown the potential to normalise brain function in patients with Parkinsons disease in a study involving brain scans. ANI

Naked mums raise chubbier offsprings
A new study suggests that naked female mice have chubbier pups than those females with whole body fur. ANI

New mums need sleep to shed their baby fat
New mothers who want to return to their pre-pregnancy weight really do need to get enough of sleep, for a new study has found that a lack of it is associated with weight gain. ANI

Every second teen has sexual experience at school leavers celebration
Parents may think that theres nothing wrong with school leavers celebrations, but a new survey has found that at least 50 percent of the teens who attend these will indulge in some form of sex, with group and oral sex on the rise. ANI

Smoking ban decreases non-smokers heart attack risk by 70%
A study conducted by researchers at Indiana University has revealed that heart attacks among non-smokers, but not for smokers, dropped by 70 percent after a countywide smoking ban was implemented. ANI