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 29, 2008

Supreme Court refuses to stay implementation of smoke-free rules
The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to stay the implementation of the 2008 rules banning smoking in public places across India. ANI

Young hallucinogen drug users increasing in the Big Apple
The use of a hallucinogen drug called Salvia has drastically increased, with tens of thousands of youngsters in their 20s taking it to experience a high. ANI

Cannabis smokers more prone to depression than stimulant drug takers
) Cannabis smokers are at an increased risk of suffering from depression, anxiety and psychosis, compared to stimulant drug takers, according to mental health statistics. ANI

Pill that can halve deadly heart attack, stroke risk set for clinical trials
Indian generic drug company Dr Reddys new tablet that can halve the risk of death due to heart attacks and stroke is set to go under clinical trials this week in London. ANI

BMI incorrectly classifies tall kids as overweight
The current system of Body Mass Index (BMI) is biased among young children, and may categorize tall pre-pubescent children as overweight or obese, according to a new study. ANI

Genetic variant behind sleep disorder narcolepsy unveiled
By finding a genetic variant linked to a much higher risk of the sleep disorder narcolepsy, Japanese researchers may unravel the mystery behind the disorder, according to a new study. ANI

Viagra will be sold online
Men will soon have their problems solved easily, as Viagra is soon to be provided through a regulated online service, without them needing to visit their GPs. ANI

New rice gene to pave way for improved rice yield
A research team led by Penn State Distinguished Professor of Biology Hong Ma has found a new gene in rice, called GIF1, which may prove beneficial for breeding high-yield rice. ANI

Rugby virus found to cause infectious skin-disease in sumo wrestlers too
A new strain of Herpes virus, known to cause highly infectious skin disease called scrumpox in Rugby players, has now been found among sumo wrestlers in Japan. ANI

Anti-obesity drugs may help treat flu, hepatitis and HIV
A team of researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Centre and Princeton University has discovered that existing anti-obesity drugs can be used to treat infections like flu, hepatitis or HIV. ANI

Breastfeeding cuts mums breast cancer risk
For years, women have been told that breastfeeding is best for babies because it gives them immunity from ill health in later life. But now, it seems, the practice is good for mothers too. ANI

Scientists identify enzyme that blocks bacteria-induced secondary illnesses
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas have identified an enzyme that can prevent secondary illnesses among people hit by bacterial infections. ANI