January 20, 2009
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world and India carries more than its share of this burden. Moreover, the problem is set to rise: it is predicted that by 2010 India’s population will suffer approximately 60% of the world’s heart disease. Today, an international team of 25 scientists from four countries provides a clue to why this is so: 1% of the world’s population carries a mutation almost guaranteed to lead to heart problems and most of these come from the Indian subcontinent, where the mutation reaches a frequency of 4%.
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January 20, 2009
Rates of antibiotic-resistant head and neck infections increased in pediatric patients nationwide between 2001 and 2006, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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January 20, 2009
Two non-surgical, non-pharmacological treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both appear effective in reducing medication use and improving voice and swallowing symptoms, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. One type of therapy also appears effective for reducing heartburn and cough, whereas the other may be associated with a reduction in regurgitation.
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January 20, 2009
A novel mixture of prebiotic galactooligosaccharides may selectively boost levels of friendly bacteria in the gut, and ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, says a new study.
January 20, 2009
New biotechnology to stop the build up of protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease could be hitting the market this summer, says Advana Science’s CEO.
January 20, 2009
Botanical ingredients supplier BI Nutraceuticals has sent its customers a clarification of current US regulations that prohibit the use of irradiation and ethylene oxide (EtO) as a means to sterilize supplement ingredients.
January 20, 2009
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may boost the neurodevelopment of prematurely-born baby girls, but premature boys don’t get the same benefits, says a new study.
January 20, 2009
Drinking between three and five cups of coffee a day in middle age could decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by 65 per cent, says a new study from Scandinavia.
January 20, 2009
Getting rid of hip fat can be a challenge especially with regards to weight loss. Most women do tend to attract unwanted fat around the hips and thighs. This fat can be very unsightly and can cause some distress. To be able to lose this fat around your hips, you must not just start a weight loss program that only concentrates on this area. You must work on your overall body fat. I have put together 4 tips on how to get rid of hip fat.
January 20, 2009
If you are a person who has tried tirelessly to lose weight and have been unable to see results, it may be because you haven’t been as organized as you need to be. Professionals and studies have shown that exercise logs help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight more so than those people who don’t keep track of their habits.
