Health News

Sack lunches may not provide adequate nutrients to preschooler
Packing lunch for your child might not be a good idea, for a new study has found that sack lunches may not regularly provide adequate nutrients for the growth and development of young children. ANI

Health-monitoring system helps maintain older adults well-being
Many older adults want to remain active and independent for as long as possible. Now, researchers from University of Missouri suggest that installing health monitoring system can help keep check on the health of the elderly and ensure their privacy. ANI

New drug shows potential to treat angina, other cardiac problems
A compound, designed to prevent chest pains in heart patients, could act as a drug to treat angina and possibly other cardiac pathologies, according to a study on animals. ANI

Health News for June 25, 2008

Drug-infused polymer implants offer new hope for epilepsy patients
Experiments on rats have shown that drug-infused polymer implants, which can deliver small amounts of necessary medication directly into the brain, may help treat people who suffer epileptic seizures. ANI

Most asthmatics use inhalers incorrectly
Most asthma patients are using their inhalers incorrectly leading to poor outcomes, suggests a new study. ANI

Anti-inflammatory drug may block brain plaques in Alzheimers patients
A new study led by German and American researchers has revealed that an anti-inflammatory drug can block brain plaques in patients with Alzheimers disease. ANI

New cardiovascular score to improve heart attack, stroke detection
An international team of researchers have developed a new and more accurate method for assessing a persons risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). ANI

Umbilical cord blood cell transplants may harbour Lou Gehrigs cure
Researchers from University of South Florida have revealed that umbilical cord blood cells transplants may offer a treatment for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. ANI

New role for mitochondria could lead to targetted therapies for various diseases
In a new study, researchers have found that it is possible for human cells to shift important gene products, called tRNAs, into their own mitochondria, believed to be the power plants of cells - a finding that may help in developing therapies for a number of diseases. ANI

Home monitoring plus Web-based care keeps hypertension under control
Hypertension patients who monitor their blood pressure from home and receive Web-based pharmacist care show greater improvement in blood pressure control than patients who receive usual care, says a new study. ANI

Marijuana may have anti-inflammatory agent that wont get you high
According to a new research by Swiss researchers, a compound in marijuana might be a potent anti-inflammatory agent, which wont get people high. ANI

Heres how to get yourself some sexy celeb cheeks
Want cheeks like Angelina Jolie? Well, then all you need to do is add volume to the deep fat compartment located within your cheek. ANI

New technique offers total ankle replacement sans metal implants
Patients with severe arthritis can now benefit from total ankle replacement without permanent metal implants, say researchers. ANI

Vitamin D may help alleviate chronic back pain
People suffering from chronic back pain are likely to benefit from an extra daily dose of vitamin D, suggests a new study. ANI

WHOs Safer Surgery Checklist initiative may prevent fatal hospital infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new initiative in London, which requires surgeons and nurses to run through certain checks before each operation, to avoid fatal hospital infections. ANI

Blue light used to harden dental fillings may inhibit tumour growth
A team of researchers, including an Indian scientist, has found that blue curing light used to harden dental fillings may stunt tumour growth as well. ANI

Scientists develop new technology to kill foodborne pathogens in minutes
To counter the increasing rate of food-borne illnesses, researchers at University of Georgia have developed a new and effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food. ANI

Protein that puts the brakes on Alzheimers-related dementia identified
In a breakthrough study, researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered that a protein called cyclin-dependent kinase5 (Cdk5), which curbs cell division in brain cells, is responsible for putting brakes on the dementia characterised by Alzheimers disease (AD). ANI