Health News for August 13, 2008

How a massage helps speed up exercise-induced injury healing unraveled
Ohio State University researchers are using animal models to identify the mechanism behind how a massage helps speed up recovery amongst athletes following intense exercise and injury. ANI

Early weight loss helps patients control type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that people who lose weight soon after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes have better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, and are more likely to maintain that control even if they regain their weight. ANI

Risk of breast cancer relapse can linger 5 years after systemic therapy
A new study has found that breast cancer survivors continue to have a substantial risk of disease recurrence after five years of systemic therapy. ANI

Targeted radiation therapy may combat cancer spread
A new study from University of Chicago Medical Centre has shown that targeted radiation therapy can control the cancer spread to distant sites. ANI

Why some HIV patients remain symptom free for years without treatment
AIDS experts at Johns Hopkins say that it is probably because of the strength of the immune system, and not any defects an HIV strain, that some people infected with the virus can remain symptom free for years even without treatment. ANI

Heres why pesky under-eye bags appear as you age
Want to know what causes those pesky under-eye bags? Well, a new study has got the answer for your query. ANI

Ex Nepalese child soldiers more likely to have mental health problems
A new study has found that in Nepal, former child soldiers display greater severity of mental health problems, such as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, compared with kids who were not forced into military service. ANI

Crucial breakthrough may better understanding of dementias onset
University of Nottingham scientists have for the first time artificially reproduced a common form of dementia, a crucial breakthrough that may help advance the understanding of the disease. ANI

You can depend on the Internet for authentic erectile dysfunction advice
E-medicine-prescribing medicines via the Internet-has been found to outperform the tradition system of visiting a doctors clinic, in treating patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), in a recent study. ANI

Erasing drug-associated memories may help addicts stay clean
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that erasing drug-associated memories may help recovering addicts to stay clean. ANI

Scientists find way through cells defences to K.O. cancer
Lab tests conducted by University of Warwick chemists suggest that using the metal ruthenium as a catalyst to a reaction that stops cells from developing the anti-oxidant chemical glutathione may be very effective in treating cancer. ANI

Clumsy kids more likely to be obese adults
A new study has suggested that poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life. ANI

Needle-less hepatitis B nano vaccine shows promise for third world
University of Michigan scientists say that a new hepatitis B has proved non-toxic, and able to produce strong immune responses in animal studies. ANI

Abused Indian married women at higher HIV risk
Indian women who face physical and sexual violence from their husbands have an increased risk of HIV infection, compared with women who are not abused by their better halves, says a new study published in the August 13 issue of JAMA. ANI

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