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Archive for July 1st, 2009

WHO says TB vaccine too risky for HIV-infected infants

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Geneva, July 1 (ANI): HIV-infected infants are at risk of contracting a deadly form of tuberculosis from the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, instead of receiving protection against the disease, according to research published today in the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization (WHO). (more…)

Blocking tummy hormone’’s brain mechanism may harbour aldoholism cure

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Scientists have identified a brain mechanism linked with alcohol addiction that involves the stomach hormone ghrelin, a discovery that may lead to new therapies for addictions like alcohol dependence. (more…)

Novel vaccine to prevent ear infections on the anvil

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Scientists are working on a novel vaccine that may one day help prevent ear infections. (more…)

Biomarkers” ability to improve prediction of heart risk minimal, say experts

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have revealed that measuring the known biomarkers modestly improves the prediction of future heart attack, but not enough to change preventive therapies. (more…)

Genetic analysis reveals what makes us look old

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

London, July 1 (ANI): A genetic analysis of human skin has revealed what makes us look old, say American scientists. (more…)

Poor sleep linked to postpartum depression in women

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study has established a direct link between poor sleep and depression in women after giving birth. (more…)

Steroid use by bodybuilders not dependant on body image concerns

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Steroid use is not necessary to be heavily concerned with muscularity and leanness, suggest researchers. (more…)

How to have a barbeque without letting your health go up in flames

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Nutrition experts have offered tips on how to barbeque in a manner that cuts down on chances of developing several cancers. (more…)

Scientists cast doubts on key protein’s role in heart disease

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study has found that C-reactive protein, an enticing target for scientists working on new treatments for coronary heart disease, may not have a role in causing the disease. (more…)

Metabolic factors linked to risk of breast cancer

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Physiological factors linked with metabolic syndrome may play a major role in the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to a study. (more…)

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