Health News for September 5, 2007

Kiwi health authorities to probe safety of Indias Neem toothpaste
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has said that it is investigating reports of the sale of Indias Neem toothpaste, said to contain harmful bacteria and a toxic chemical. ANI

Ibuprofen slows lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis
High-dose ibuprofen is safe and effective in slowing down lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis (CF), if the drug is used as part of routine therapy, shows a clinical trial. ANI

Long-lasting growth hormone may cut requirement of injections
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Sheffield University has developed a long-lasting growth hormone for use in human therapy, which may help reduce the need for daily treatments for children and adults with growth hormone disorders. ANI

Study identifies missing gene that keeps overeating mice thin
A new study has identified the messing gene in mice that enables them to stay thin despite overeating. ANI

Proper linking of key areas in brain vital for overcoming dyslexia
A new study has revealed that important areas for language and working memory involved in reading are linked differently in dyslexic children as compared to their counterparts who are good readers and spellers. ANI

Researcher identifies new eating disorder
A University of Iowa professor claims that she has identified a new eating disorder namely purging disorder. ANI

Cleanlier lifestyle increases risk of allergies in children
Medical experts believe that leading a cleanlier lifestyle is increasing the risk of allergies among children. ANI

Paracetamol slows down bone regeneration
- In vitro studies prove that taking Paracetamol, one of the most used analgesics, can slow down the growth of the bones. ANI

New cause of blindness found
A research has revealed that a gene involved in retinal pH regulation may be an important player when it comes to blindness. ANI

Avocados may help thwart oral cancer
Avocados may help prevent oral cancer by killing some and preventing pre-cancerous cells from developing into actual cancers, a new study by researchers at Ohio State University has found. ANI

Link between teen attention problems and childhood TV viewing found
Researchers have given parents yet another reason to curb the amount of hours their kids watch TV by finding that sitting in front of the idiot box for more than two hours a day while young can lead to attention problems in adolescence. ANI

Probiotic good bugs may prevent gut infections caused by Salmonella bacteria
Scientists from the UKs Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Weybridge, Surrey say that probiotics-dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeast-may be an effective substitute for growth promoting antibiotics in pigs, providing for safer pork products. ANI

Now, a laser technique to detect cancer by scanning surface veins
Purdue University researchers say that they have developed a new technology for cancer detection that eliminates the need for drawing blood. ANI

Researchers find way to arrest lethal rabies in brain
A team of researchers have shown that rabies in mice can be treated even after it has reached the brain, a point when the disease is most fatal. ANI

Adult human stem cells that may help repair muscle identified
A team of researchers have discovered a unique set of adult stem cells obtained from human muscle that can be used for treating muscle injuries. ANI

Laser radiation could help kill viruses in blood
A recent research has discovered a new use for lasers - blasting viruses in blood. ANI

Breastfeeding moms who smoke disrupt babys sleep patterns
Lactating mothers who smoke may be cutting down the nap time of their babies, a new study has found. ANI

Schizophrenia may be a by-product of human evolution
A new research has found that genes associated with the debilitating condition schizophrenia, may have been favoured by natural evolution. ANI

Skinny gene discovery holds hope for potential obesity treatments
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a gene, adipose, that controls a persons tendency to pile fat. ANI