Health News for July 1, 2008

On the job weight loss programs help shed the pounds
On the job weight loss program are effective at helping workers shed off those extra pounds, says a new study. ANI

Antiretroviral therapy may be an HIV prevention strategy
A new research has revealed that the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy may reduce the incidence of HIV but has been overlooked by public health as a prevention strategy. ANI

Too much water is hazardous for health
Health experts suggest drinking plenty of fluids during exercise to help avoid dehydration but according to new study, too much water can be very dangerous. ANI

Spray eases pain in kids undergoing intravenous procedures
A new study has shown that a topical spray could decrease pain in kids undergoing intravenous procedures. ANI

Cellular puncture repair kit to lessen brain trauma
Punchstock researchers have developed a puncture repair kit for cells, that would repair burst cell membranes in the brain, just like puncture sealants are used in bicycle tyres, and would thus help prevent brain damage after serious head injuries. ANI

Fortified cassava can offer a days nourishment in one meal
An international team of scientists has engineered how to fortify the cassava plant - a staple root crop - with enough vitamins, minerals and protein so that it can provide a days worth of nutrition in a single meal. ANI

Spiritual effects of sacred mushrooms last more than a year
A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers has revealed that mystical experiences produced by psilocybin, found in sacred mushrooms are likely to persist for longer period. ANI

Eating slowly can help you lose weight
People willing to shed those extra pounds should eat slowly suggest researchers. ANI

Delaying childbirth linked to increasing caesarean section rates
A new study has warned that delaying childbirth might be linked to increasing rates of caesarean section. ANI

Overdose of energy drinks may harm your health
Intake of beverages containing caffeine might be a way of getting energized but an overdose of the drinks may give you more than just a buzz, says a leading health expert. ANI

Low good cholesterol may up memory loss, dementia risk
Low levels of good cholesterol may increase the risk of memory loss and lead to dementia later in life, warns a new study. ANI

Junk food diet during pregnancy may harm your babys health
Eating a poor diet when pregnant may cause long-lasting, irreversible damage - from heart disease to diabetes - in offspring, finds a new study in mice. ANI

Fatty liver disease may increase heart disease risk in overweight, obese kids
Overweight or obese kids with fatty liver disease might be at an increased risk of developing heart disease in later life, suggests a new study. ANI

Zinc fingers bring personalized HIV therapy a step closer to reality
Researchers have taken a step forward to bringing personalized HIV therapy within reach by using tiny, naturally occurring proteins called zinc fingers to engineer T cells. ANI

Migraines linked to genetic mutations
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have revealed that migraines might be linked to genetic mutations. ANI

Caffeine may help prevent Multiple Sclerosis
It gives you the much-needed head start in the morning, and now according to a new the research, the hot cup of coffee may help protect against Multiple Sclerosis (MS). ANI

Simple method may revolutionise genetic profiling, disease detection
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energys Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) claim to have invented a simple and inexpensive method for reading DNA (or RNA) microarrays within minutes. ANI

Early stem cell mutation linked to autism
A breakthrough study on mice has shown that mutations in neural stem cell development may be linked to autism. ANI