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 November 21, 2008

Shreya Life Sciences launches Oral-Recosulin
Worlds first Recombinant DNA Human Insulin Buccal Spray Solus Media

Sex, death form Oz Govts new anti-binge drinking campaign theme
A relationship between sex, death, and binge drinking forms the theme for the Australian Governments 20million-dollar campaign, which will target young drinkers as part of the National Binge Drinking Strategy. ANI

Moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for cardiovascular, cognitive health
Mild or moderate consumption of alcohol can have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular health and cognitive function of an individual, according to a new review. ANI

Doctors find worm in womans brain while operating for a tumour
Doctors in Arizona got surprised to find that there was a worm in the brain of a Phoenix-area woman they were operating to remove what they thought was a tumour. ANI

Slashing car speed limits can help fight obesity, say Aussie experts
In suburban streets, speed limits should be reduced to 30km/h to encourage people to walk and cycle and tackle the obesity epidemic, say experts. ANI

Forward-facing buggies may cause psychological damage to babies
A new study suggests that babies may face lasting psychological damage if they are pushed in buggies facing away from their parents. ANI

17month-olds brain repaired with superglue in U.S.
Doctors in New York have prevented a 17 months British toddler from succumbing to an extremely rare medical condition called aneurysm, by repairing her damaged brain with superglue. ANI

Bad cholesterol inhibits breakdown of fat in cells
A study at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet has revealed that the so-called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits. ANI

Eating an egg a day can up type two diabetes risk by 60 percent
Eating an egg every day can raise the risk of developing diabetes, a shocking new study has found.Whats more, intake of more than a couple of eggs a week can make the condition worse in those who already have diabetes. ANI

Aquarobics during pregnancy make childbirth more bearable
A course of aqua-aerobics during pregnancy can ease the pain of childbirth, a new study has shown. ANI

Pure insulin-producing cells effectively treat diabetic mice
A team of scientists in Singapore has developed an unlimited number of pure insulin-producing cells from mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs). ANI

Fooling immune system may help fight diabetes
Researchers at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine have found a new technique that may help fight diabetes. ANI

Kids of centenarians live longer too
Centenarian offspring - kids of parents who lived to be at least 97 years old - live longer, have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes as compared to a similarly-aged cohort, says a new study in the November issue of Journal of American Geriatrics Society. ANI

Now, a simple blood test to detect colon cancer
Scientists from Tel Aviv University have developed a new blood test that can help detect colon cancer. ANI

For men, the penis is the window to the heart
Forget pills and creams, the secret to maintaining a healthy sex life well into old age is as simple as fighting the extra flab, according to a leading expert. ANI