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 23, 2008

Just like women, men too can suffer from manopause
Feeling irritated, tired and having low sex drive? Well, if youre a male, then chances are that you could be hitting Manopause, says health researchers. ANI

How to distinguish between holiday heartburn and heart attack
Feasting on a high-fat, carbohydrate-filled meal followed by a generous slice of pumpkin pie on a holiday often triggers a burning sensation in the chest. This temporary feeling is mostly dismissed as heartburn, however, according to scientists, it might be a heart attack. ANI

Snoring may stunt kids growth
A new study from Yeshiva University has found that snoring and other nighttime breathing problems may delay growth in kids. ANI

Sharing a bed with a baby does not raise cot death risk
Researchers have found that sharing a bed with an infant doesnt elevate the risk of cot death. ANI

Blunt head injuries by common household objects may affect kids neurological health
A new study suggests that blunt head injuries caused by common household objects, especially fashion hair accessories, carry the potential for significant morbidity and mortality in toddlers. ANI

Healthful nutrients present in fruits, veggies also found in meat and milk
The healthful phytoestrogen nutrients that are often associated with fruits and vegetables also exist in foods of animal origin, according to a new study. ANI

Environmental pollutants linked to raised cardiovascular disease mortality rate
Dioxins, environmental pollutants resulting from the production and combustion of chlorinated compounds, are likely to increase ischemic heart disease (IHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates, according to a new study. ANI