Health News for June 9, 2008

Type 2 diabetes linked to obstructive sleep apnea
Researchers have found a link between type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can have a significant impact on a persons heath. ANI

Global threat of AIDS pandemic among heterosexuals over: WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the threat posed by HIV/AIDS has finally disappeared among heterosexuals the world over. ANI

Blood test to identify Type-1 diabetes on the anvil
A reliable, highly sensitive diagnostic blood test that identifies Type-1 diabetes patients in time for early intervention is around the corner thanks to the development of a new technology. ANI

Call for joint action on bird flu, other veterinary diseases by SAARC nations
A two-day South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) conference of Chiefs of Veterinary Services began here today with a call to tackle bird flu and other trans-boundary animal diseases jointly. ANI

Heart surgery ups blood sugar levels even if youre not diabetic
A new study has shown that nearly half of all heart surgery patients may experience blood sugar levels high enough to require temporary insulin treatment after their operation, even though theyve never had diabetes. ANI

Long-term type 1 diabetes patients still capable of producing insulin
A new study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston have shown that a significant portion of people who have had type 1 diabetes for 50 or more years still have the capacity to produce insulin - a finding that has potential implications for improved treatment for all with the disease. ANI

Advertising makes drugs seem attractive, just like washing-powder
A new study based on marketing theory has suggested that advertising makes drugs seem attractive, even if they arent necessarily the best choice for the person concerned - at least in case of antidepressants. ANI

Blocking chemical allows immune cells to reduce Alzheimers plaques
A team of researchers from Yale University has discovered that inactivating a chemical enables immune cells to remove the plaques that cause Alzheimers disease. ANI

More kids suffer from number blindness than dyslexia
There are more kids who suffer from number blindness, the disorder that makes it difficult for them to understand maths and numbers, than those who suffer from word blindness or dyslexia as it is known. ANI

Scientists uncover brain pathway that shuts down seizures
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from the University of Iowa and the VA Iowa City Health Care System claims that they have identified a brain pathway that shuts down seizures. ANI

Short-term weight loss program helps diabetics keep off the pounds long-term
Diabetic patients who join a short-term weight management program can maintain the resultant weight loss on a long term basis and that to on their own, reveals a new study. ANI

Why mobile phone addiction is so bad for your kids
Teens who barely stop talking on their mobile phones are more prone to disrupted sleep, stress, fatigue and restlessness, finds a new international study. ANI

Researchers identify stomach ulcer bug in pigs stomachs
Researchers from Gent University in Belgium have isolated a new bacterium in pigs stomachs with the help of a pioneering technique, offering hope of new treatments to people who suffer with stomach ulcers. ANI

Teenagers likely to face long delays in cancer diagnosis
Teenagers and young adults with cancer are likely to face long delays in the diagnosis of the disease, say researchers. ANI

Health risk of long-term mobile phone use put under the scanner
Scientists from Imperial College, London have undertaken a study to determine if long-term mobile phone use can lead to number of health problems such as brain cancer, and Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases. ANI

Diet before pregnancy may determine babys gender
Diet prior to pregnancy may determine the gender of the offspring, a new study has found. ANI

Chinese red yeast rice nearly halves second heart attack risk
Eating Chinese red yeast rice can nearly halve the risk of suffering a second heart attack finds a new study. ANI

Nobel Laureate warns of the complexity of stem cell therapy
A Nobel Laureate associated with the University of Utah has found that a single organ may comprise of more than one type of adult stem cell. ANI