Health News for March 25, 2008

How to manage seven common conditions without medication
For people who hate taking pills, a little physical exercise and a controlled diet can help you manage your health problems without taking medications. ANI

New approach may pave way for effective vaccines against infectious diseases
A father-son scientist duo in Colombia, South America, has reached a step closer to designing the next generation of synthetic vaccines to fight malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS and other infectious diseases. ANI

Scientists identify 11 gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes
With the help of a new mathematical model scientists at Michigan Technological University have successfully identified 11 gene variations associated with type 2 diabetes. ANI

Periodontal disease causes gestational diabetes in pregnant women: Study
A study at New York University has found evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus than pregnant women with healthy gums. ANI

Scientists identify memory development mechanism in fruit fly
In a study on Drosophila (a type of fruit fly), researchers at University of Missouri have found a memory development mechanism that may help people suffering from Parkinsons disease and depression. ANI

Parents high BP may increase hypertension risk for men
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, have found that men who have one or two parents with hypertension appear to have a significantly increased risk of developing elevated blood pressure throughout their adult lives. ANI

How superbug Staph aureus evades bodys natural defences
Washington University researchers claim to have discovered how the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus evades the bodys natural defences against infection. ANI

Dieting, medication may help lower hypertension patients blood pressure
Following a weight-loss diet or using the medication orlistat may help reduce weight and blood pressure in patients with hypertension, says a new study. ANI

New mathematical model offers better understanding of cell signaling
A researcher at the University of Michigan has unveiled a new mathematical model that offers new understanding of cell signalling, which may be pretty important in identifying and targeting cellular processed that cause disease conditions. ANI

Indian scientist discovers how HIV turns food poisoning into lethal infection
Research at University of California - Davis (UC Davis) co-authored by an Indian origin scientist has discovered a mechanism by which HIV turns food poisoning into fatal infection using an animal study. ANI

Mutant proteins could pave way for new heart disease treatment
A researcher at Florida State University College of Medicine has developed mutant proteins that could pave the way for treatment of heart disease. ANI

Cod liver oil may reduce arthritis drug use
Daily intake of cod liver oil can reduce the need of drugs in people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers. ANI

Baby boys in developed nations more likely to die than baby girls
Baby boys in developed countries are more likely to die than baby girls, says a new study, which also states that giving birth through a C-section and having neonatal ICUs could help more male infants survive. ANI

The pill can also help women conceive
For decades, women have been using the pill to not get pregnant. However, for women who do want a baby but are finding it difficult to conceive, the very same contraceptive may be a boon, say researchers at Tel Aviv University. ANI