February 2010
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Systemic lupus and Increased Atherosclerosis Risk →
Antibodies develop against the collagen, resulting in SLE and other collagen vascular diseases. Researchers have found out antibodies against other factors also, those may facilitate atherosclerosis formation. More research should be done to halt the process, so that the victim can be given respite.
How to Bookmark Blog or Web Page at Multiple Sites... →
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Vitamin D Can Have Several Protective Effect →
Let us have a little sun each and every day by indulging in some outdoor activities.
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FROM A CLINICIAN'S BIOSCOPE: What are the Benefits... →
So, sex is so powerful an instinct. The need of sex has given rise holy institutions like marriage, unsafe institutions like prostitution, crimes like rape and incest; and many wars all over the world from the time immemorial.
Louse Killing Lotion →
Benzyl benzoate, BHC and Permthrin are used for lice killing. Sometimes those are accidentally ingested, causing poisoning. They have the potential to get absorbed. Louse infestation is still a problem in India especially in poor sections. It may be helpful without much side effects.
Economical in Spending is Not Misery →
Anybody and everybody can save something for future. Unnecessary expenditure may not be good. But, we sometimes do it only to show or follow others. Cutting expenditure may call attention of our wise neighbors to label as miser. But never listen. Go for saving. What is called as;"Cut your coat according to your cloth."
Economical in Spending is Not Misery →
We try to match our property and household article with others and land in the trouble of debt. Inability to pay debt is shameful. Everybody and anybody can save something for future. They may have to listen from neighbors and may be labeled as miser. Here is a very interesting article. May be worth reading.
Lack of Sleep May Cause problem →
lack of sleep in residence or home in one side and night shift duty on the other side may cause disturbances in biological clock resulting in hormonal disturbance. The effect is proneness for heart attack; researchers say. Another research says about shrinkage of brain matter. Symptomatically sleeplessness may cause irritability, lack of attention, fatigue, error in judgment, frustration,...
Plants As Savior Against Cancer →
Plants offer most to us staring from food to shelter and clothings. These also have a lot of medicinal property. At present a few anticancer drugs are from plant extracts. It will be wonderful, if the "Brushwood Shrub" will come to much needed rescue of cancer victims.
Rosiglitazone; An OHA may Not be Good for Heart →
Sometimes back FDA had issued warning on the use of rosiglitazone; an oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) citing example of heart attack. Now that is more highlighted. I think a more cautious approach is needed in use of this drug or should be totally withdrawn from the market. Alternative medicines are also available.
Limiting Saturated Fat May Not Reduce CVD →
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"Limiting intake of carbohydrates, particularly refined carbohydrates, offers the best hope for reducing the CVD burden associated with atherogenic dyslipidemia, Patty W. Siri-Tarino, PhD, of the Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute in California, and colleagues concluded in an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Replacement of saturated fat...
There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees’ health only if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review by Cochrane Researchers suggests.
More corporates are now moving towards flexi-time working hours. This is particularly helpful to the working mothers. This has a beneficial effect on mental health and blood pressure of...
Chefs Might be At Occupational Health Risk →
Gas is widely used for cooking worldwide. It is cheaper than electricity. Its use in cooking may not be avoided. But, at the same time the occupational health risks have to be kept in mind as advised by the researchers. Some other way is to be found to minimize the health risk in the restaurants.
Aspirin added yet another feather to its cap, perhaps in reducing some breast cancer metastasis risk. http://amplify.com/u/1y34
Aspirin May Help Breast Cancer Patients →
Aspirin, a cheap drug first used for headache and as a pain-killer, that was discontinued for causing gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerations. Subsequently, used in small doses for cardiovascular disease particularly in prevention of heart attack. Its role in treatment of rheumatic disease sill remains undisputed. Again it was used for prevention or early detection of colon cancer. And, now...
Analysis of DNA from Hair Gives Clue →
Researchers could give shape to a man from DNA analysis from hair. Read more..
Dietary changes can prevent at least a fraction of cancer. http://amplify.com/u/1u7e
Soy and Cancer lungs →
Soy has some phyto-chemicals, particularly phyto-estrogen; which was found to be beneficial for cancer breast eliminating all speculations. Now researchers say that may actually be helping in preventing cancer lungs.
Screening for Cancer Cervix; HPV vs PAP →
Recently, researchers say," Human Papillomavirus Testing for the Detection of Invasive Cervical Cancers and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia has an edge over PAP, cytological method of screening."
Elderly Mother and Autism in Child →
Elderly mothers above the age of 35 may give birth to genetically abnormal child. But it is not absolute. Autism a very distressing disease, stresses the parents and the child.
Bad Effect of Soft Drink on Pancreas →
Some years back there was much problem with the soft drink companies in India on the issue of residual chemicals and contaminants. This report is another problem, perhaps grave one; needs to be verified and reproduced.
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It is better to remain away from putting foot in mud, than to put there and wash. So, better avoid smoking, than to smoke and take green tea thinking that it will lower the risk of lungs cancer. http://amplify.com/u/1r6e
Smokers may Benefit from Green Tea →
The beneficial effects of polyphenols in green tea extract has been seen in heart disease and some other diseases. The researcher says here about the beneficial effects on smokers. But it should not be advised to smoke and pacify the effects by green tea.
Ozone Treatment in US! →
It something, I never expected in US. People are after ozone treatment for different diseases! Ozone is O3 and very unstable. sometimes used for water purification. Is normally found in the upper layer of atmosphere and filters UV rays. Read more in the quoted article.
