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 27, 2008

Awareness campaign on Worlds Heart Day
Heart disease and stroke is the worlds number one killer as it causes 17.5 millions deaths each year or more than one death every two seconds. ANI

Key HIV protein discovery holds promise for powerful AIDS drugs
Scientists at University of Michigan have discovered a key HIV accessory protein, called HIV-1 Nef, that thwarts the bodys normal immune response - a finding that may pave the way for more powerful AIDS drugs. ANI

Zzoma is here to give sleep apnea sufferers relief and rest
Sleep apnea sufferers tired of spending sleepless night would soon get relief, courtesy Zzoma, a new device developed by scientists from Temple University School. ANI

New approach for developing cheaper antibiotics to combat malaria
Researchers from University of Illinois have come up with a novel way of developing antibiotics to fight malaria, potentially making the treatment of the disease less expensive. ANI

Autistic infants look more at others mouths than eyes
A new study has found that autistic toddlers look significantly more at the mouths of others, and less at their eyes, as compared to their normal counterparts. ANI

Light ciggies just as harmful as regular ones
Contrary to the popular notion, light cigarettes can deliver nearly as much nicotine to the brain as regular cigarettes, according to a new study. ANI

Horny goat weed can give Viagra a pretty hard time!
Testing four plants that are used as natural aphrodisiacs in traditional cultures, a team of Italian researchers has found that the soft green heart-shaped leaf of the horny goat weed may hold the key to a new drug for treating erectile dysfunction. ANI

Pistachio nuts may keep your heart healthy
Eating pistachio nuts every day can keep your health hale and hearty, says a new study. ANI

Heres how greasy fry-up breakfasts can actually be good for health!
Eating a typical breakfast fry-up every day is good for you, says a leading health expert. ANI

Even one bout of exercise can improve obese peoples metabolic health
A study on five American women suggests that even one bout of exercise can help overweight people improve their metabolic health, and prevent obesity-related complications like diabetes. ANI