Health News for October 30, 2007

Technique that uses rotating magnetic field to detect pathogens developed
Researchers at Purdue and Duke universitiesave developed a technique, called non-linear magnetophoretic separation, which would use rotating magnetic field to detect pathogens. ANI

Scientists prevent epilepsy-induced brain cell damage in mice
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say that they have successfully blocked structural changes in the brains of epileptic mice, occurring as a result of the seizures, by using a drug. ANI

Sight, sound are processed together by same brain area
Ever wondered why ventriloquists seem to have thrown their voices to the mouths of their dummies? Well, the scientific reason for this may be the processing of auditory and visual information by the same brain area. ANI

3-D structure of molecular target of many drugs unveiled
Scientists have unveiled a detailed, three-dimensional structure of the beta2-adrenergic receptor protein, which hails from a family of proteins called G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that control critical bodily functions, several of human senses, and the action of about half of the pharmaceuticals. ANI

Two hours of daily TV viewing doubles kids obesity risk
Children who watch television more than two hours a day are twice as likely to be obese and suffer high blood pressure, a new study says. ANI

Ultrasound-guided injections may help reduce chronic Achilles tendon pain
A new research has suggested that patients with chronic tendinosis of the Achilles tendon can experience a reduction in pain if injected with a small amount of a dextrose solution. ANI

Scientists develop UV light-activated magic bullets to fight cancer
British scientists have developed a new cancer therapy that uses ultra-violet light to destroy tumours. ANI

Why some find sweaty smells sickening while others dont
Scientists have identified a gene that is partly responsible for the difference among people who remain oblivious to the odour of sweat and individuals who start wrinkling their noses at the slightest whiff of sweat. ANI

Lack of birth and death registries in Asia, Africa hindering public health policy making
Making effective public health policies for the African and Asian countries has been shattered by the lack of official records on births, deaths and causes of death, according to a researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ANI

Huffing glue or nail polish may increase suicidal thoughts in teens
A University of Denver (DU) study has revealed that huffing vapours of common household goods, such as glue or nail polish, could increase suicidal thoughts and attempts in adolescents. ANI

Just 10 minutes of talking may help improve memory and intellect
Just 10 minutes of talking with another person may prove helpful in improving an individuals memory and intellect, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. ANI

Brain circuits that control hunger discovered
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have identified the brain circuits involved in hunger that are influenced by a hormone called leptin. ANI

Babies born by c-section at 20 percent increased asthma risk
Children born by caesarean section are at a 20 percent greater risk of developing asthma, a new review of previous research has concluded. ANI

Much-sought-after cancer vaccine on the anvil
A new study has brought scientists one step closer to a much-sought-after cancer vaccine. ANI

Smoking keeps you slim myth debunked by Oz scientists
Australian researchers have shattered the myth that smoking helps in shedding fat. ANI

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