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 27, 2008

Substance abuse treatment in pregnancy improves health outcomes for mom, baby
A new study has revealed that pregnant women who receive treatment for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can achieve the same health outcomes as pregnant women with no substance abuse.The study examined 49,985 women in Kaiser Permanentes prenatal care program and found that integrating substance abuse screening and treatment into routine prenatal care helped pregnant women achieve similar health outcomes as women who were not using cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs. ANI

Unhealthy meals may cause memory slumps in older diabetics
A new study from Baycrest has suggested that adults with type 2 diabetes who eat unhealthy, high-fat meals may experience memory declines immediately afterward. ANI

Depressed mums-to-be risk babies with delayed development
Babies born to mothers who suffered from depression during pregnancy are more likely to experience significant delays in their development than their peers, suggests a new study. ANI

Study sheds light on how neural activity spurs blood flow in the brain
A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist from Harvard University has shed light on how neural activity spurs blood flow in brain. ANI

Chocolate may help prevent bowel cancer
Now, chocoholics have a justified reason to savour their favourite sweet, for a new study has found that eating chocolate can help stop bowel cancer. ANI

Mad cow prions are a threat to vegetarians too
A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, US, have shown that that infectious prions - thought to be the causative agents in mad cow disease and human vCJD - can survive wastewater decontamination and wind up in fertiliser, potentially contaminating fruit and vegetables. ANI

Biomarkers that may help predict prostate cancer recurrence identified
Scientists from University of Texas Southwestern have identified seven biomarkers that may help predict prostate cancer recurrence in patients after surgery. ANI

Study touts entecavir drug as safer, more efficient medication for Hepatitis B
Researchers from Toronto General Hospital have found a new safer, more efficient medication for Hepatitis B for patients who dont respond to other medications. ANI

Scientists develop portable device to zap away migraine pain
Researchers at the Ohio State University Medical Center have designed a novel electronic device that effectively zaps away migraine pain before it starts. ANI

Hard work while fatigued is hazardous for your hearts health
Working hard even when youre exhausted may be an admirable characteristic, but it is a virtue that could be harmful to your health, according to a new study. ANI

Sudden hearing loss may be harbinger of impending stroke
Taiwanese researchers have found that a sudden loss of hearing can be an early warning of impending stroke. ANI

Gastric bypass surgery linked to greater risk of kidney stones
A research team, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has linked gastric bypass surgery to an increased risk of kidney stones. ANI

Promising cancer drug target in prostate tumors identified
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute claim to have identified a promising cancer drug target in prostate tumors. ANI

A daily glass of lowfat milk could keep your heart healthy
Drinking as little as one glass of lowfat or fat free milk daily could help reduce risk of heart diseases, according to a new study. ANI