Health News

Extract of the plant cats claw may harbour dengue cure
A plant from the Amazon region called the cats claw has been found to be effective in combating dengue. ANI

Yeast studies provide clue about controlling cholesterol levels
Johns Hopkins researchers say that they have gained significant insights into the mechanism whereby a single-celled fungus regulates its version of cholesterol. ANI

Stress-related disorders deteriorates brains memory processing ability
Using functional MRI (fMRI), a researcher team, which was led by an Indian-origin scientist, has found that patients suffering from stress-related psychiatric disorders have impaired wiring in the area of the brain behind suppressing memory. ANI

Health News for August 19, 2008

BPL Healthcare launches innovative cardiac anomaly indicator
First-of-its-kind Viscope 100 available in India Solus Media

Human therapy based on embryonic stem cell transplant may face challenges
New research conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine has shown that human embryonic stem cells trigger an immune response in mice, suggesting that the effectiveness of human therapies derived from the cells could be limited unless ways are found to dampen the rejection response. ANI

Death fears over lizard saliva diabesity drug
In the wake of deaths and severe illness among US patients, Australian health authorities can upgrade warnings on Byetta - a new diabetes drug that mimics a hormone found in the saliva of a North American lizard. ANI

Kids crucial part of tuberculosis control efforts
Including kids in the evaluation of tuberculosis treatment is crucial, according to a new study. ANI

Global warming can infect blood used for transfusions
Rising temperatures can threaten the safety of blood used for life-saving transfusions, warn experts. ANI

Cocoa compounds may help ward off dementia, stroke
A new study has shown that cocoa flavanols, the naturally occurring compounds in cocoa, may increase blood flow to the brain, thus offering future potential for dementia and stroke. ANI

Silencing disease-causing genes comes closer to reality
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a new technology that could be used to suppress genes, which lead to the development of certain diseases. ANI

New method to overcome multiple drug resistant diseases developed
Researchers from Stanford University have come up with a new method to combat diseases that have developed multiple drug resistance. ANI

Chewing gum aids bowel recovery after colon surgery
Just three sticks of chewing gum a day can speed up bowel recovery after colon surgery, says a new study led by Indian origin scientist. ANI

Immune system implicated in fatal cerebral malaria
Johns Hopkins scientists have found that platelets, the cells that cause blood clots, play an important early role in promoting cerebral malaria, an often fatal form of malaria that occurs mostly in children. ANI

Oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with severe PMS
Oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), suggests a new study. ANI

Work on a formula for earlier autism detection underway
University of Missouri researchers are using 3-D imaging to study correlations in the facial features and brain structures of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which they believe can help them develop a formula to detect the disorder early. ANI

Poor sleep in teens associated with high BP
Teenagers who have bad sleeping habits can face high blood pressure problems, according to a new study. ANI

Gut chemical key to HIVs ability to infect the brain
Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found strong evidence that a chemical present in high levels in the blood of HIV-infected people helps the virus enter the brain, and cause serious complications. ANI