New Way of Killing Cancers
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:54
Recently, a cancer research was done by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, in which they discovered a potential breakthrough by genetically analyzing the T cells of a human body. These T cells are basically a type of white blood cell that are perfect to attack cancer cells in those advanced cases of a common type of leukemia.
Smoking warning for women
Submitted by Rupinder Aulakh on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:18
Biological differences between men and women apparently lead to lethal toxins in tobacco smoke having a more potent effect on women vis-à-vis the effect that it has on men!
With a new study - published in the journal The Lancet – finding that the risk of heart disease is 25 percent more for women, as compared to men, it has become clear that toxic chemicals in cigarettes have a stronger effect on the women’s bodies.
Music Reduces Anxiety in Cancer Patients: Study
Submitted by Dinesh Chandra Gaur on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:26
Music, the melody that drives the cosmos crazy as a loon, has long been helping patient overcome depression and various other mental issues.
In a recent survey strengthening the belief that music can actually work wonders for you, researchers have claimed that listening music can alleviate anxiety in cancer patients.
In addition, it may positively influence your mood, pain and overall quality of life.
Walking Preserves the ‘Muscle Reserves’ among Elderly: Study
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:21
A bit of physical movement while at a stay in the hospital helps in a speedy recovery of the elderly patients in comparison to the ones who remain confined to their beds. A team of researchers from the University of Haifa observed 500 patients above 70- years-old in Israel, who were admitted in the hospital for two days.
Sleep Apnea May Trigger Dementia, Claims Study
Submitted by Dinesh Chandra Gaur on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:19
In a recent revelation, it has come to light that aged women battling sleep apnea are almost twice at the risk of getting affected by dementia as compared to their counterparts having no issues related to sleep apnea.
Though the study lacks conclusive statistical evidence, it has urged sleep apnea patients to get screened for cognitive problems.
More People Prefer to Eat Rather than Exercise on Vacation: Study
Submitted by Dinesh Chandra Gaur on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:16
According to a recent poll of more than 1000 American travelers, which was conducted by the travel website ‘TripAdvisor’, nearly 52% people prefer exercising on their vacations, while 81% respondents confirmed they are had more tendency to ‘overindulge’ in food.
