Health News for February 16, 2008

Stress may boost cervical cancer risk in women
A new study at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre has found that stress may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer in women. ANI

Protein in deer tick saliva may offer potential treatment for HIV-1
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say that a protein in the saliva of deer ticks prevents the HIV-1 virus from attaching to a group of white blood cells called T cells, which form the bodys first line of defence in fighting infections. ANI

Using HEPA filters may boost cardiovascular health
A new study conducted by researchers in Denmark has found that using high efficiency particle air (HEPA) filters might improve cardiovascular health. ANI

Parental intervention could improve kids behaviour and education
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oregon has suggested that parental intervention can boost education of kids at high risk of failure. ANI

Protein find brings pancreatic cancer vaccine closer to reality
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston have discovered that mesothelin, a protein that promotes pancreatic cancer, could provide a new vaccine against the deadly disease. ANI

Acupuncture offers better option for treating neck pain
Acupuncture can prove to be a better option for healing the most common neck pain, as compared to many current therapies available, says a new study. ANI

Indian Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS calls for AIDS legislation
The Indian Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) has demanded the immediate tabling of a long-pending HIV/AIDS Bill in the budget session of Parliament in order to protect the rights of the AIDS affected. They said that only a law in this regard can bring succour to millions of HIV positive suffering people, who face discrimination at the workplace and from the doctors and medicos. ANI