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 September 25, 2008

Cholesterol lowering drugs may adversely affect muscle repair
Cholesterol lowering drugs may have an adverse impact on the ability of the skeletal muscles-which allow the body to move-to repair and regenerate themselves, says a new study. ANI

Dementia risk to treble by 2050 Down Under
The number of people suffering from dementia is likely to increase more than three times Down Under in the next 40 years unless more is done to combat the disease, warns an expert. ANI

Therapy for acute stroke should be immediate, says expert
A scientists from the UC San Diego Stroke Center has warned that doctors should not lose a single moment in giving intravenous thrombolysis treatment for acute ischemic stroke. ANI

Calorie restriction may not increase human lifespan as it does in rodents
Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have revealed that calorie restriction, a diet that is low in calories and high in nutrition, may not be as effective at extending life in people as it is in rodents. ANI

Working environment governs rheumatoid arthritis risk
Its not just smoking and alcohol that are instrumental in increasing the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, working environment too plays a critical role, say researchers. ANI

Biosand filters can solve developing countries safe drinking water problems
Low-cost biological sand (biosand) filters can help provide safe drinking water to people in rural and peri-urban areas in developing countries, who are being forced to drink contaminated water due to lack of safer access, suggest experts. ANI

How Gecko, a traditional Chinese medicine, helps fight cancer
Gecko, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is known to have anti-tumour effects, however, the mechanisms behind the action have remained unclear. Now, a research team has claimed that it has identified the unknown. ANI

Hypnotic relaxation minimizes hot flashes in menopausal women
Hypnotic relaxation therapy can decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women, says a new study. ANI

Physicians personality can affect depression diagnosis
The personality of a physician can influence practice behaviour while inquiring about patient mood symptoms and the diagnosis of depression, says a new study by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers. ANI

Soya beans, chickpeas can boost stroke victims recovery
A diet rich in soya beans and chickpeas can prove beneficial for people recovering from strokes, says a new study. ANI

A 30-minute brisk walk, healthy diet can help you cheat death - for a while
Want to cheat death? Well, in that case, go for a 30-minute brisk walk everyday, eat healthy foods and kick the butt. ANI

Fish diet for infants may cut eczema risk
Adding fish to infants diet before the age of nine months could cut their risk of developing eczema, according to a new study. ANI

Antidepressants hit mens fertility
Men who take anti-depressants to fight the blues could be damaging their sperm and chances of becoming a father, says a new research. ANI