Health News for July 25, 2008

Adult stem cells finding provides foundation for brain injury cure
In a study on mice, UC Irvine scientists have found stem cells in the brain that can produce new brain cells to replace those lost to disease or injury. Theyve also found that these true stem cells are located in a different part of the brain than believed. ANI

Dropping condom use may up HIV infections four-fold in 10yrs
Australian researchers have rubbished suggestions that patients who have been effectively treated with antiretroviral drugs, and have no genital infections, dont have to worry about transmitting the virus to others through unprotected sex. ANI

Elderly may need less sleep
Besides less intake of fatty and sugary foods, older adults need less sleep, says a new study, which found that healthy older people lose some capacity for sleep as they age. ANI

Body clock-metabolism link may offer diabetes, obesity treatments
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine found a molecular link between circadian rhythms, our own body clock, and metabolism - a discovery that will lead to treatments for diabetes, obesity and other related diseases. ANI

Energy drinks promoting substance abuse, risk-taking behaviour in college kids
Energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar are promoting substance abuse and risk-taking behaviour among college students, according to a new study. ANI

Gummy bears can fight cavities
Kids have yet another reason to savour their favourite gummy bears snack- it prevents tooth decay. ANI

HIV+ mums need not stop breastfeeding early
Poor HIV-infected women need not stop breastfeeding their babies early or abruptly, says a new study by researchers from Columbia Universitys Mailman School of Public Health. ANI

Why cigarette smoke makes flu, other viral infections worse
A new study in mice has provided an insight into why viral infections have more severe consequences in individuals exposed to cigarette smoke than in those not exposed to it. ANI

Additional early vaccination may help reduce measles outbreaks
A new study has found that measles outbreaks in developing countries could be reduced by vaccinating infants at 4.5 months of age as well as at the World Health Organizations recommended routine vaccination at 9 months. ANI

Mating pheromone in worms also act as a cue for hibernation
Worms not only use pheromones to send mating signals to each other, but as it turns out, they use it the complex chemical code as a cur for hibernation as well. ANI

Soon, new home lab-on-a-chip kit for checking illnesses, food contaminants
University of Michigan engineers are seeking to develop a lab-on-a-chip kit that people can assemble on their own. ANI

Womens sexual dysfunction is real medical condition
Sexual dysfunction among women can no longer be treated as an outcome of their mental state only, for a new study suggests that it may result from some medical causes also. ANI

Meditation slows HIV progression
Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) say that mindfulness meditation may help slow the progression of HIV. ANI

Your daughter-in-law can help you fight the blues
Daughters-in-law help Chinese elders fight the blues, says a new study, which also found that assistance from own kids could actually increase depression among older adults. ANI

Wrong bra may damage your breasts
Women who dont wear the right type of bra could be damaging their breasts without even realizing it, health experts have warned. ANI

Soyfoods have no impact on sperm count
A recent study claiming soy products lower sperm count has now been questioned as experts claim that soyfoods have no impact on fertility. ANI