Health News for November 27, 2008

Eye divergence triples kids mental illness risk
A new study has revealed that children whose eyes are misaligned and point outward are at significantly increased risk of developing mental illness by early adulthood. ANI

Why type 1 diabetics avoid exercise
A new study has revealed that majority of diabetics avoid physical activity because they worry about exercise-induced hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and severe consequences including loss of consciousness. ANI

Retinal detachment highly treatable through surgeries
An American research team has found that retinal detachment, a condition that puts an individual at risk for vision loss or blindness, can be treated with using one of three currently available surgical techniques. ANI

Protein that controls cell shape to prevent breast cancer identified
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have found that a protein called Scribble is an important regulator of breast cancer. ANI

Studying how nitric oxide alters brain function can lead to Alzheimers treatment
A team of British researchers has found that nitric oxide (NO) can change the computational ability of the brain. ANI

Study sheds new light into process of malarial drug resistance
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have gained significant insights into the process whereby the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum develops drug resistance. ANI

Britons cut down meat intake over cancer fears
One in 10 people in Britain have tried to cut down their meat intake following fears of developing cancer, according to a new survey. ANI

Most Brit kids unaware of junk food dangers, claims survey
Todays generation does not think even once about the harmful effects of junk food, claims a new survey, which found that a majority of teens are unaware that a junk food-laden diet could potentially shorten their life. ANI

Drug widely used to prevent premature births shows no benefit
A new study has shown that nifedipine, a drug which is widely used to prevent premature births, works no better than a placebo at maintaining pregnancy after the initial bout of pre-term labour is halted. ANI

Childhood constipation as serious as asthma, ADHD
Kids bathroom habits often get disturbed with a slight change in diet and unfamiliar surroundings. Now, researchers have claimed that constipation in children is as serious a problem as asthma or Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ANI

Vitamin K lowers insulin resistance in older men
Vitamin K supplementation can significantly reduce insulin resistance in elderly men, say researchers. ANI

Surfing the net for medical advice can turn you into a cyberchondriac
Did a morning headache followed by an Internet search on the pain made you come to the conclusion that youve a brain tumor? Well, in that case, youre one of the rising number of sufferers with cyberchondria, according to researchers. ANI

Heres why fat folks just cant resist sweets
Have you ever wondered why fat people have an endless urge for sweets, cakes and chocolates? Well, now a new study in mice has shown that obesity gradually numbs the taste sensation to sweet foods, which drives up the consumption of larger and ever-sweeter meals. ANI

Economic climate can raise stroke risk
The current economic situation can elevate some individuals chance of suffering a stroke, a leading expert has said. ANI

How binge drinking drives heart disease
A team of researchers has identified the precise mechanisms by which binge drinking contributes to clogs in arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke. ANI

Bacterial infections peak during summer season
While onset of winter is often accompanied by viral infections such as influenza or common cold, summers can as well be called a season of bacterial infections, according to a new study. ANI

Huntingtons disease improves brains ability at some cognitive tests
German researchers are surprised that the deadly neurological disease Huntingtons improves ability at some cognitive tests. ANI