Health News for November 7, 2007

Printing organs just got closer to reality
A physics researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia has devised a method to recreate tissues of organs, the first step towards recreating any organ, by fusing cells on to sheets of organic, cell friendly bio-paper. ANI

Ripening fruits contain highly active antioxidants: Study
A new study has found that ripening fruits contain highly active antioxidants, and thus are very healthy to eat. ANI

Diesel exhaust linked to higher heart attack, stroke risk in men
Increased amount of roadway pollution is leading to a cascade of conditions that might result in heart attack or stroke in men, says a new study. ANI

New host genes linked to dengue virus infection identified
A study conducted by researchers at the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases and the Genome Institute of Singapore has identified new host genes, which are associated with dengue virus infection that might open new avenues for treatment of the disease.Dr Subhash Vasudevan and Dr. Martin Hibberds team tried to identify the ways in which humans interacted with dengue virus during infection in order to discover new treatment targets that could be exploited to control viral replication, by using micro array technology to monitor the response of virtually every human gene. ANI

Drug reduces aggressiveness in violent rats
Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have successfully tested a drug to reduce aggressiveness in feral rats, which had been trained to be violent. ANI

Copper in body may contribute to Alzheimers development
A study has found that copper in the blood might damage a molecule that rids the brain of a substance called amyloid beta, which builds up in toxic quantities in the brains of people with Alzheimers disease. ANI

Hypertension vaccine may soon replace blood pressure drugs
The conventional blood pressure medicines may be replaced by a hypertension vaccine, if the results form a small study testing the safety and tolerability of the vaccine are replicated in further research. ANI

Heres why we are generous
Ever wonder what drives us to donate money for a good cause or financially helping out a person in need? Well, researchers at Claremont Graduate University say the answer may lie in oxytoxin, a mammalian hormone involved in social recognition and bonding. ANI

Infections, bacteria crucial for leading a healthy life
A professor at the Colorado State University has shed positive light on the nature of bacteria and infections, by claiming that the micro-organisms are crucial for a healthy life. ANI

Scientists unveil crucial information about haemoglobin
Researchers have revealed vital information about haemoglobin, and opened up the possibility to optimise its function by modelling its role in oxygen transportation at atomic level. ANI

Nicotine-alcohol interaction affects learning, addiction treatment
A recent study has found the interaction between nicotine and alcohol may not only affect a persons ability to learn, but may also have an implication for treating addiction to the substances. ANI

Obese elderly at greater disability risk today than a decade ago
A recent health study has found that older, obese adults are more likely to suffer disability in present times than a decade ago. ANI

Asthmatic kids more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety disorders
A recent study for the first time has found a link between asthma and depressive disorders by finding that young people with the respiratory condition are about twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety disorders than kids without asthma. ANI

Blood pressure drug may prevent brain damage
A recent study on mice has found that the blood pressure drug- Prazosin may help protect the brain from damage caused by Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Alzheimers disease, depression and schizophrenia. ANI

Obesity, overweight lead to 6,000 cancers a year in Brit women
According to a study based on the National survey data from the United Kingdom, it was found that overweight and obese women in the country were at an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer. ANI

Study finds maternal link to Alzheimers
A NYU School of Medicine study has found that people whose mothers suffer from Alzheimers disease might be at higher risk for developing the disease than those individuals whose fathers are afflicted. ANI

Fasting once a month may help protect your heart
Fasting for a day each month may be a good idea, for a new research has found that people who do abstain from food once a month receive a heart-protective benefit. ANI

Genes, brain chemistry may govern nicotine cravings
A study on mice has hinted that individual brain chemistry and genes may be key to understanding why some people become addicted to nicotine and why nicotines effects appear to diminish at night. ANI

Energy drinks may pose risks for high blood pressure, heart disease patients
People with high blood pressure should avoid guzzling energy drinks like Red Bull warn researchers, who have found that the drinks not only raise energy but also blood pressure. ANI

NASAs remote sensing technology helps predict future pandemic outbreaks
NASA scientists have devised a method to predict future outbreaks of infectious diseases by using remote sensing technology to observe environmental changes in various parts of the Earth. ANI

Food, not specific nutrients, may hold key to healthy diet
A University of Minnesota professor has said that food, as opposed to specific nutrients may hold the key to having a healthy diet. ANI

Diet vital contributor to cognitive decline, dementia: Study
A study has found that dietary patterns practised during adulthood are vital contributors to age-related risks of cognitive decline and dementia. ANI

Researchers uncover key to false memories
The areas of the brain that process memories may determine whether a memory is a fact or fiction, a new study has found. ANI

High-fat diet can throw off the bodys 24-hour internal clock
Eating a high-fat diet could disrupt the bodys 24-hour internal clock, or circadian clock, subsequently leading to obesity and diabetes, a new study has found. ANI

Girls as young as 12 fasting, vomiting to shed baby fat
A new research has revealed that girls as young as 12 years are taking to risky tactics like fasting and vomiting in their bid to reduce their puppy fat. ANI

Grape juice may prevent onset of Alzheimers
Scientists have found that Concord grape juice may prevent the onset of Alzheimers disease, and moderate consumption of red wine may prevent dementia. ANI