Healthy LifeStyle

The heart reacts to the musical vibrations

2009-04-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

U.S. doctors have found that music is a reaction of the human cardiovascular system. Listen to your favorite quiet music and a positive impact on the health of the heart, said researchers from America. According to a new study experts found that the endothelium (the layer of cells lining the inner surface of vessels) reacts to the emotions.

It endothelium plays an important role in the regulation of blood flow, blood coagulability and the density of its status largely on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. During the experiment, test subjects had to listen to different music, from the cheerful and calm to loud and disturbing.

It turned out that blood vessels grown in 4 times more of the listeners happy and calm music that positively influences the health of the cardiovascular system, as compared with those who listen to loud music and disturbing. Experts advise to listen to quiet music, and thereby enhance their health.

Strict diet leads to the formation of blood clots

2009-04-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

Meals on grapefruit can lead to amputation of lower limbs. Women who adhere to strict grapefruit diet, developed American scientists. Washington doctors claim that a diet based on grapefruit, combined with birth control pills caused a severe impact from the 42-year-old woman.

UK expert stressed that this was an unusual case, but in his view, the strict diet can lead to unpredictable consequences. In November 2008, a woman brought to the emergency department. The day before, she went into a long car trip, after which I felt severe pain in the left leg ankle. When she was taken to the hospital, she had difficulty walking, shortness of breath and dizziness.

Shortly before the incident, the patient sat on a strict diet, which included 225 grams of grapefruit every morning, and previously the woman consumed very little fruit. After the ultrasound, doctors found a large blood clot that can lead to gangrene and loss of limbs. The woman had the necessary assistance and to prevent severe consequences. Specialists believe that strict grapefruit diet has provoked the emergence of a blood clot in leg vein women.

Relax on the sea is dangerous to health

2009-04-06T21:20:00.000-07:00

Russian scientists warn: If you are going to resort to carefully examine how the composition of medicines and cosmetics, which use. If you were among the first antibiotics, sulfanilamidnye, diuretic and protivodiabeticheskie, hypnotics and sedative drugs (eg, containing extract of hunters), boric and salicylic acids, painkillers tablets containing ibuprofen, while the second was eosin, retinoic acid, essential oils bergamot, roses, musk, sandalwood and orange, you get the risk of allergic reaction in the sun.

The thing is that these substances cause increased skin sensitivity to ultraviolet - photosensitization, because of what it may appear red and itchy blisters, similar to the scientists. Therefore, when choosing their study medication instructions - if they indicated that the drug has side effects - or if the photo in cosmetics is one of the components, make another choice.

Employed people are less prone to stress

2009-04-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

Researchers from Germany found that the unemployed are sick, on average, twice as long as working people. According to a recent study, the unemployed in Germany are sick longer than those who have jobs. The findings were based on data from health insurance TKK 2008. According to experts, is likely to cause stress and psychological stress associated with unemployment.

According to the TKK, in 2008 the length of a hospital in unemployment averaged 20.6 days, while workers - from 10.3 days (males) to 12.6 days (female). Of citizens of the work, the duration of all sick auxiliary workers (18.9 days).

Followed by the builders working wood-processing industry (18.5 days), metallurgy (17.6 days) and warehouse workers (17.0 days). Least extended sick gardeners (8.4 days), and administrative employees (9 days), the researchers reported. Frequent illness unemployed are not accidental. Unemployment, according to the authors of the study involves a severe mental stress, which have a negative impact on physical health.

Bleeding gums

2009-04-03T18:06:00.000-07:00

German scientists found that the use of two grapefruit a day reduces the inflammatory diseases of the mouth. Doctors from the Friedrich Schiller University invited 58 smokers and nonsmokers people with chronic gum disease. Two weeks later it was found that in both groups increased the level of vitamin C and decreased bleeding gums.

And smokers have it though and doubled compared to the initial reading, but still was lower than that of nonsmokers. It is known that the level of vitamin C in smokers by an average of 29 per cent lower than that of nonsmokers.

The study confirmed that the prevention of inflammatory diseases of the gums is an adequate content of vitamin C. Because it is impossible to stock, it is better to regularly use products that are rich in this valuable vitamin. The content of vitamin C in grapefruit is 92.5 mg, which is why it is so useful.

Sweeteners affect liver

2009-04-03T17:55:00.000-07:00

U.S. scientists discovered the role of fructose as one of the links in the chain of biochemical reactions leading to the increment in weight. Fructose (fruit sugar) found in fruits and honey. It turns out it is fructose, may cause our body to feel hungry when we do not need food. This discovery may explain the obesity epidemic that is raging in many developed countries.

First sweetener increases the level of cholesterol in the blood, then is obesity with metabolic syndrome, and, finally, leads to type two diabetes. Fructose increases the level of uric acid in the blood that blocks the effects of insulin - the primary hormone regulating glucose utilization and accumulation.

Even in rats, known to be resistant to the action of harmful factors, diet enriched with fructose, during the ten weeks, resulting in higher content of uric acid in the blood and the formation insulinorezistentnosti.

Exercise trains the brain

2009-04-03T17:52:00.000-07:00

Doctors from the University of Oregon Health and Science found that regular exercise enhances mental development. The work was carried out in primates, 24 monkeys were used. The scientists explained their choice of topics that they wanted to eliminate the influence of factors such as smoking, alcohol and obesity. The animals were divided into three groups.

The first group trained at the track, five days a week for 20 weeks. The second group were not subjected to physical stress. The third group trained for 20 weeks, and then restrict their mobility. Then the researchers evaluated the volume of capillaries in the brain of animals from all three groups.

Head of research group, also said Judy Cameron, physical exercise may lead to a greater ability to concentrate and it's another important reason to make people pay more attention to sports.

The components of marijuana can be used to treat cancer

2009-04-02T18:39:00.000-07:00

The active component in marijuana, can reduce the growth of cancer, say Spanish specialists. Scientists conducted an experiment in which the effect on mice with tumors of the components of marijuana. It turned out that these components can not only slow down the development of tumors, but also to destroy cancer cells. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers believe that it is necessary to continue to investigate the properties of components in marijuana, and on the basis of it, may create new drugs and treatment methods that will with fewer side effects to reduce the intensity of the growth of cancerous tumors. Cannabis - substances derived from the variety of hemp, which contains a large number of psychoactive substances . However, according to research British medical journal Lancet, marijuana, took 11th place on the harmfulness of the list of harmful drugs (alcohol and tobacco took 5th and 9th places, respectively).

Cod-liver oil is able to defeat cancer

2009-04-02T18:34:00.000-07:00

Omega-3 fatty acids that help fight cancer, reduced tumors in mice and make the chemotherapy more effective, said the Egyptian scientists. Scientists conducted a study which found that there is a huge benefit from the consumption of such products, such as salmon. These products are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help fight cancer and prevent their occurrence, say experts. The study was published in Cell Division journal. Researchers studied the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in mice with tumors. It turned out that the fatty acid effect on solid tumors, which grew from rodents, and impeding their development, as well as omega-3 fatty acids are very well worked with cisplatinium - drug chemotherapy. Scientists believe that, based on the research, you can create a new, more effective method of treatment for solid cancers. Also, once again proved the benefits of fish consumption, which contains a lot of useful properties and may even help fight and prevent severe disease.

Among people over 45 doubled incidents of sexual infections

2009-04-02T18:33:00.001-07:00

Many people in middle age continue to recklessly about their sexual health, said experts. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by 2,000 adults. It turned out that one-fifth of the respondents aged 45 to 54 years were in the past five years, having unprotected sex with non-partners. Over the past decade, doubled cases sexually transmitted infections among people over 45 years. Among young people the prevalence of genital infections was lower, the researchers reported. According to researchers, such negligence resulted in part the fact that the age of 45 years is rarely possible to get pregnant, and people older generation do include sexually transmitted diseases, to the younger generation, but no infections age difference, experts stressed. The researchers recommend not to forget about using condoms to people of all ages.

Drinking energy drink with have heart failure is dangerous

2009-04-02T18:27:00.000-07:00

American doctors from Henry Ford Hospital call abandon energy drinks, patients with hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by volunteers, to drink two cans of energy daily. Cardiac rhythm and pressure of the experiment participants were measured for 30 minutes after consumption of the drink, then after an hour, two, three and four hours.

The frequency of cardiac rhythm for the first day of testing was increased by 7.8%, and a week later - at 11%. Blood pressure at the end of the study improved at least by seven per cent. Doctors warn that patients with a heart and the effects of unstable pressure receiving energy drinks may be serious, and seriously harm health. According to them, have the power potential risk for heart and hypertension and the core such drinks is strictly contraindicated, even in small doses.

The content of high levels of caffeine and taurine in energy may be responsible for increasing pressure and rapid pulse, feel clinicians. It is shown that both substances have a direct impact on cardiac function. The level of caffeine in a bank of energy drink is the amount corresponding to at least one or two cup of coffee.

Relaksin reduces the risk of death from the cores

2009-04-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

Hormone of pregnancy has a relaxing effect on muscles of blood vessels. Relaksin also reduces the cases of sudden cardiac arrest and enhances survival during cardiac arrest, proved the American researchers. Scientists have found that hormone relaksin, develops during pregnancy, is safe and can be reduced. People who have high blood pressure, doctors prescribe vasorelaxant funds, which gradually leads to a weakening of the heart and oxygen starvation of internal organs.

Specialists conducted a study, which was attended by 234 elderly people, survivors of cardiac arrest. Some patients received the drug with the hormone, and gave the rest a placebo. After 48 hours, researchers found that those who received the drug with the hormone, reduced dyspnea by 17% compared with those who took placebo.

According to the researchers, the hormone is safe and can increase survival in people at risk of cardiac arrest. Only in the United States stop the heart moved 5.3 million people. The disease is chronic and the State allocated huge funds for its prevention and treatment.

Drug addicts quickly lose their memory

2009-04-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

Even if ecstasy is used in a short time, it does not save the brain from damage. A new study by scientists from Amsterdam showed that the use of ecstasy weakening function memorization. The study was conducted on animals and found that ecstasy permanently damage neurons involved in the development of serotonin, a chemical associated with mood, working memory and other brain activity.

Ecstasy also has a strong influence on the hippocampus - a brain area associated with the transition of short-term memory in the long term. Recently, a team of scientists led by Ben Shmandom of Amsterdam University attracted to the study of 188 volunteers who had previously never tried ecstasy, but were going to do it in the near future. Scientists have conducted psychological testing of volunteers, includes memory and attention.

A few months later the volunteers called for new tests and found that 58 of them at least once over time tried ecstasy. Despite the low dosage, the researchers diagnosed they have a small but statistically significant decrease of the ability to memorize. The test was to remember 15 words, and playing them in 20 minutes. Scientists report that the study confirms the neurotoxicity of the drug ecstasy, which, inter alia, leads to a lower level of serotonin in the brain.

Americans are protected from papillomavirus

2009-04-02T18:20:00.000-07:00

The study examined the relationship between the detection of human infections and various factors. Such as: the presence of foreskin, race, sexual behavior, age. As a result of the work it was found that men who received the procedure for removal of foreskin, HPV is found on average 70 percent less.

The study included 998 men from the United States, Mexico and Brazil at the age of 18 to 70 years, each of which was discovered at least one form of HPV, and a control group of 403 healthy men. Human papillomavirus results to changes in the growth of tissues, causing the appearance of warts, and is transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Young people aged 18 to 24 years, the virus is detected in one and a half times more likely than men older than 45. Scientists have noted that similar data were obtained from studies carried out previously in Spain, Denmark, Ecuador, Thailand and the Philippines. In addition, a study in Spain showed that women whose partners were circumcised, the risk of cervical cancer, on average, lower by 42 per cent.

Receiving medication monitor sensor in tooth

2009-04-02T18:18:00.000-07:00

The group of scientists from Israel, with the support of the EU completes its work on the project a miniature device for dosed introduction of drugs, which may be indigenous prosthesis implant in the patient's tooth - IntelliDrug project. According to the author of innovative ideas, an Israeli dentist Dr. Andy Wolff, a new way of introducing drugs has several clear advantages. The point is that patients are usually not inclined to comply with the prescribed regime of medication, even if it affects their lives. Furthermore, the additional inconvenience to patients frequently results in the need to take medication at night. Full automation of the process of introducing drugs into the body could once and for all solve the problems. In particular, implanted in a tooth doser medication can greatly facilitate the lives of diabetes patients, forced to do a few injections of insulin a day. Designed by scientists of the instrument called IntelliDrug includes medication reservoir, a pump, control valve, the microprocessor and battery. The medicine will be injected to the inside of your cheeks, where it will be quickly absorbed in the mucous membrane, and without delay, enter the blood. Currently, a prototype device successfully tested on pigs, is slightly higher than the size of a human tooth, but in the next few months, the developers intend to reduce it to acceptable parameters. Clinical trials IntelliDrug is scheduled to begin later this year.

Protects against HIV proteins are obtained from the leaves of tobacco

2009-04-02T02:49:00.000-07:00

American and British scientists have proposed a cheap way to get large amounts of protein capable of neutralizing the human immunodeficiency virus. In the experiment with genetically modified plants, the scientists managed to obtain 60 grams of protein. That number was enough to produce 1 million doses of the gel microbicides to protect against HIV infection.

Microbicides gel to protect against HIV may be an important additional means of HIV prevention in developing countries. The development of such tools is especially important to protect the health of women who do not always have the opportunity to insist on safe sex.

However, all held at the date the test gels to protect against HIV infection does not lead to desired results. According to researchers, new and more promising active ingredients for such products may become protein, produced by red algae. Earlier laboratory experiments showed that able to communicate with the immunodeficiency virus and prevent its penetration into the cell.

To lower the costs of extraction of the substance, researchers in the Kentucky tobacco plants infected tobacco mosaic virus, which was built in the gene encoding griffitsin. Modified in this way the plants were able to produce the desired protein in sufficient quantities for commercial production.

With a modified tobacco planted area managed area 460 square meters to get about 60 grams griffitsina. That number was enough to produce 1 million doses of microbicides gel. However, in order to prove not only cheap but also the effectiveness of the gel, the scientists have yet to be a number of preclinical and clinical studies, evaluation of the results of which could a few years.

People with multiple sclerosis lower risk of cancer

2009-04-02T02:46:00.000-07:00

People diagnosed with multiple sclerosis lower risk of cancer. Perhaps this is due to changes in lifestyle after the patient was diagnosed with neurological disease, researchers believe.

Researchers analyzed the medical records of more than 20 thousand people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The study found that people with multiple sclerosis c risk of cancer was 10% lower than in the control group. Experts suggest that the reason may be changes in lifestyle or treatment after receiving the diagnosis.

The effect was most apparent among women who are sick and incurable form of multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease may manifest itself outwardly moderate for some and cause permanent disability in others. RS - is an issue that has touched millions of people around the world. The study was published in the journal Neurology.

Artificial vein to replace the damaged vessels

2009-04-01T18:53:00.000-07:00

A new model of peripheral circulatory system will help millions of patients with vascular disease. Scientists develop artificial vein for patients with circulatory problems. The device in the form of spiral vessels showed high efficacy in various clinical studies. The developers hope that their discovery will help surgeons to perform bypass surgery without the use of vessels of the patient. It was expected that the development of artificial vessels will help millions of people suffering from diseases of the peripheral arteries.

The disease begins when zhiropodobnoe material narrows the vessel lumen and impedes the flow of blood in the limbs. This can cause very serious problems with the limbs and in the most difficult case - her amputation. Artificial blood vessels, developed prior to this also suffered from sediments aterogennyh substances, so many surgeons prefer to use their own vessels Rights.

The researcher and the creator of a new type of vessels, Dr. Peter Stonebridge, found that the blood moves through the vessels is not direct, and vorticity, which helped him create a new model of artificial vessel - spiral. It is a new structure will help to avoid blocking the vessel, and thrombosis therein.

You can lose hearing from cotton pads

2009-04-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Drivers and passengers who are in an accident in the car, often become deaf. Cotton loud, resonant at the time of disclosure airbags, may cause long-term hearing loss for 17% of people. This conclusion, the results of several experiments, came to the American physiologist Richard Price. Scientist created the model of the human ear and subjected to its effects of different noise volume more than 130 decibels, which is comparable to the roar, which is audible at the runway during take-off man jet.

It was found that the cotton in the deployment of airbags, but lasts for a fraction of a second, no less loud, and thus very dangerous to your hearing. In passing, Price decided to test the hypothesis that in the closed windows of road noise damages the ear cushions worse than with the windows open because of the fact that in a closed car pressure above.

Physiologist is experimentally verified and found that all of the other way around: with windows closed cotton pillows less dangerous, despite the high blood pressure, which actually gives a shot of the inner ear ( "responsible" for damage to your hearing), but suffers in this way, middle ear and less harm. Price hopes that developers of security take into account the results of his work.

HANDBAGS cause pain in the neck

2009-04-01T18:47:00.000-07:00

This conclusion came Jane Sadler, a practicing physician from Baylor Medical Center in Texas. According to the manual therapist more and more women who prefer big bags on the long strap, complaining of persistent headaches and pain in the neck. William Keizo, physiotherapist in private practice in Houston, Texas, adds that wearing these bags can cause problems with your back.

Since designers have proclaimed a new trend, doctors were more often women who have headaches and problems with the spine. Often, a large bag in which a woman goes to work, weighs three to four kilos. Allow such a weight - not the most useful employment for women. If the bag yet, and long belts, the burden is beginning to resemble a weight, loose on the women's fragile shoulder. Long belts increase the load, and then fashionable bag has become a serious threat to the health of the spine.

According to doctors, a heavy bag on his shoulder severely alters the normal situation of SARS. And this provokes dizziness and pain in the spine. Safe doctors recognized bags, weighing no more than two kilograms. Recall that in this season's actual bags of various sizes, from bulk to the smallest. The severity and conservatism is not in fashion, handbag must be unusual, fanciful painted. Their richly decorated with large paste, rivets, fringe, chains and brooches.

Anorexia leads to mental disorders

2009-03-31T19:04:00.000-07:00

Do adolescents have experienced at a young age anorexia, increased risk of mental illness in adult life, reported the Swedish doctors from the University of Geteborga. Doctors monitored the children with a diagnosis of conduct violations of food and healthy participants in the control group since 1985. This study is unique, it reflects long-term development of anorexia, experts believe. After the 18-year review found that early anorexia led to the failure of labor 25% of the participants by reason of mental disorder or disease, developed as a result of malnutrition. A 39% was recorded at least one psychiatric disorder. The most common consequence of anorexia was obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by intrusive excessive emotion. Anorexia is more common among adolescent girls, and develops in the nervous motivated by that breach are 1% of adolescent girls and ten times less than boys. The deliberate denial of food can last a long time and causes of voluntary fasting is a great stress or constant thoughts about his own unpleasantness. Experts stressed that anorexia - a disease with very poor prognosis, as many young people for life harming your body and psyche, and every fifth patient died. Women who have anorexia can often become infertile, and have a high risk of premature delivery and postpartum depression. In addition, these women become mothers, too worried about the weight of her child.

Using public transportation helps to maintain weight in normal

2009-03-31T18:59:00.000-07:00

People who prefer public transportation personnel are three times more likely to comply with the special pressures recommended minimum standards for physical activity and maintain normal weight, feel Canadian researchers. Scientists conducted a study that analyzed the health and lives of four thousand people. It turned out that because of the need for more move on and stop before it, as well as between changes, using public transportation, people comply with the medical standard of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day five days a week, concluded physiology. While the level of physical activity most people traveling in their car, at least meet the standards. According to the author of the study, the idea of the need to harry up to sweat in the gym to lose weight and stay healthy, is wrong. Short of regular walks in the fresh air, even if they are part of daily visits to the type of work or to shop, just to get the minimum daily physical activity. Doctors believe that the findings should encourage people to drive less on personal transport, as well as to support the development of public transport and urban planning, more travelers to go on foot. In addition, the use of public transport will reduce the emissions of automobile emissions and make the air cleaner, which also benefit the health of citizens.

Extra weight in babies increases the risk of obesity and various diseases

2009-03-31T18:56:00.000-07:00

Infants who have received a lot of excess weight, is likely to continue to be obese, which points to the importance of food preferences from early childhood, the researchers reported. U.S. scientists conducted a study that examined data on 559 children aged from six months to three years. Almost one in ten children suffering from obesity to three years. In children whose birth weight was highest, and those who gained most weight of up to six months, the risk of obesity before the age of three grew by 40%. Obesity at the age of three does not mean that people will be obese in adult life, but the risk increases, and also increases the risk of various diseases: diabetes and diseases of cardiovascular system, the researchers reported. Experts advise parents to include responsibility for feeding the child and do not overfeed him, as well as to recognize the presence of excessive weight problem and fight it. In recent years the U.S. has doubled the number of children suffering from obesity. This issue has reached national proportions. The same trend is observed in many other countries, said experts.

Statins reduce the risk of thrombotic

2009-03-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

Lowers cholesterol statins can significantly reduce the risk of blood clots, U.S. researchers believe. Scientists conducted a study which showed that statins reduce the risk of venous thrombosis by 43% in healthy people, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism - the most common cause of death of patients in hospitals. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Venous thrombosis or throm - is thrombosis of the deep or superficial veins of limbs with associated inflammation. Pulmonary artery embolism - embolism is the sudden occlusion pulmonary artery supplying the lung. Embolism is often a blood clot, but also can become fat, amniotic (amnion - germ envelope) fluid, fragments of the bone marrow, tumor, or a fragment of an air bubble that travels with the blood flow until it blocks the blood vessel. People who are long-term fixed way of life, are at highest risk of thrombosis, the scientists reported. Only in Great Britain die each year more than 25 thousand people from the disease. According to experts, it is necessary to conduct additional studies and, possibly, statins could be used for the prevention of thrombotic events.

Energy dangerous for people with cardiovascular disease and hypertension

2009-03-31T18:44:00.000-07:00

People suffering from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, should be eliminated from energy drinks, the American doctors from Henry Ford Hospital. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by volunteers, to drink two cans of energy daily. Cardiac rhythm and pressure of the experiment participants were measured for 30 minutes after consumption of the drink, then after an hour, two, three and four hours. The frequency of cardiac rhythm for the first day of testing was increased by 7.8%, and a week later - at 11%. Blood pressure at the end of the study improved at least by seven per cent. Doctors warn that patients with a heart and the effects of unstable pressure receiving energy drinks may be serious, and seriously harm health. According to them, have the power potential risk for heart and hypertension and the core such drinks is strictly contraindicated, even in small doses. The content of high levels of caffeine and taurine in energy may be responsible for increasing pressure and rapid pulse, feel clinicians. It is shown that both substances have a direct impact on cardiac function. The level of caffeine in a bank of energy drink is the amount corresponding to at least one or two cup of coffee.

The British found the treatment of stress in the books

2009-03-31T18:36:00.000-07:00

British doctors found that the surest way to overcome the stress response is read. It works better and faster than listening to music, a cup of tea or a walk. Researchers from the University of Sussex have been subjected to a series of voluntary tests and exercises that cause stress. Then they offered to take one of the most common methods of relaxation, and determine the effectiveness of the method to normalize the heart rate and muscle tone.

It turned out that it is best to reduce the stress level reading - by 68 percent. To normalize the heart rate and relax the muscles enough to read it in silence for six minutes. Listening to music reduces stress by 61 percent, a cup of tea or coffee - a 54 per cent, while walking - a 42 per cent. Video games reduce stress significantly worse (21 percent), and pulse during the game to the baseline values did not fall.

The author of the study, cognitive neurophysiology, David Lewis believes that no matter what book to read to overcome stress. You need only to plunge into it, «exploring the scope of copyright imagination». Do these goals, such as horror novels or collections of examination tasks, Lewis is not reported.

Lymphoma can be confused with acute respiratory infections or colds

2009-03-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

Help prevent disease timely diagnosis, scientists believe. Diagnosis lymphoma ranks third among the most common causes of death in the United States. According to official statistics, in the U.S. are diagnosed each year more than 180 new cases of lymphoma. In Russia the number of patients diagnosed with lymphoma reaches 76 thousand people.

Lymphoma - cancer cells are lymphatic system, it is often confused with acute respiratory disease, and detect in its early stages rarely. According to experts, lymphoma may be curable in 80% of cases, but the chances of patients to recover completely dependent on accurate and timely diagnosis. This is to inform people, to attract their attention to their health helps to identify the disease in its early stages.

To achieve long-term or permanent remission allow modern methods of treatment. But such a result is possible only if the time of diagnosis when the disease is well treated. It is therefore very important that when you are the first symptoms of the people not be afraid to contact your doctor.

A new face transplant in France

2009-03-31T01:33:00.000-07:00

A young man of 28 years has received a face transplant, the 3rd in France and the 5th in the world. He had been disfigured 5 years ago by a gunshot. The operation lasted about fifteen hours, the Registry is awake and doing well.

The patient, aged 28, was transplanted to a large part of the face of the donor, including skin, muscles, part of the backbone and nerves. The young man had been disfigured by an accidental shot, 5 years ago. He had since undergone several surgeries, but could not eat or breathe normally.

The transplant was conducted by Professor Laurent Lantieri and his entire team, Hospital Henri Mondor, Créteil. The operation lasted about fifteen hours to finish Friday morning. It mobilized the presence of a dozen people.

The patient is awake and going well, but the next few weeks will be decisive: processing heavy anti-rejection will be introduced and many months of rehabilitation will be necessary before the young man could even speak or eat normally. Some medications must be taken for life.

Such operations have been conducted in France: this is the 3rd type of operation and the second for Professor Laurent Lantieri and his team. In 2005, the 1st World face transplant was high profile: Isabelle Dinoire, who had made disfigured by a dog, had taken place at Amiens.

Eight patients are awaiting such a transplant in France: finding donors for simple bodies is not already obvious, but donate the face of a loved one is even more difficult and taboo.

Stop smoking before the 15th week of pregnancy reduces the risks for the baby

2009-03-31T01:28:00.000-07:00

Smokers who stop smoking early in pregnancy, before the 15th week, also little risk of having a premature baby than non smokers. Conversely, women who continue to smoke beyond the 15th week of pregnancy were twice as likely to have

a baby of low weight and three times more likely to have a premature birth.

Says a study published in the British Medical Journal, conducted from approximately 2500 nulliparous pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand. 80% were non-smokers, 10% had stopped smoking before the 15th week and the remaining 10% continued to smoke after this time.

Women who continue to smoke were generally younger, less educated and had a higher risk of drinking alcohol.

The author says that these results are important for public health: the effects of smoking on the child may be reversible, as the mother stops smoking before the 15th week of pregnancy. It is therefore important to stop smoking in the early weeks of pregnancy. But smoking in early pregnancy is therefore not so dangerous, what can reassure mothers who smoked without knowing they were pregnant.

Also according to the author, care must be more pregnant women and to encourage smokers to stop their use before the 15th week of pregnancy. It is important to note that one should not wait until the 15th week of pregnancy to stop smoking. Weaning can be difficult and long, and should be done early in pregnancy to protect the health of the child.

Oral opolaskivateli can provoke cancer

2009-03-31T00:12:00.000-07:00

Opolaskivateli mouth can cause cancer. Such a conclusion, Australian scientists have made McCullough and Camile Farah, testing some of these hygiene. Specialists from the Melbourne Dental School is seriously concerned, as many opolaskivateli mouth contain alcohol concentration of dose by 26% higher than a glass of wine or beer. Researchers believe that the funds should be used only on doctor's or in a very short period of time. Researchers found that among smokers the risk of human cancer of the oral cavity increased by 9 times, and the people who use alcohol - up to 5 times, if they use every day opolaskivateli. Experts suggest that toxic substances of alcohol can negatively affect the organism as a whole.

However, other researchers questioned the results of a study of Australian scientists. They believe that people who use opolaskivateli not monitor the hygiene of the mouth and just do not clean your teeth. And the lack of hygiene can be a risk factor for cancer.

New glasses not miss blue

2009-03-31T00:07:00.000-07:00

Filter in the glasses is designed to treat attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity (SDVG). Scientists from the University of Kerrola John (John Carroll University) set up the glasses, impermeable to blue light. The new invention is designed for people suffering from insomnia, postpartum depression and seasonal. The use of glasses helps regulate circadian rhythms, failure of which plays a role in the development of SDVG and other disorders, say developers.

Therapeutic glasses selectively delayed blue light by stimulating the formulation «hormone sleep» melatonin. In normal conditions, this hormone is produced only in the dark. However, when putting on glasses for two hours before going to bed, you can start the pre-formulation of melatonin, did not turn off the light, and continuing daily activity, the scientists showed, under the leadership of Richard Hanslera.

According to researchers from the University of Toronto, an earlier formulation of melatonin results in significant improvement in symptoms SDVG. Moreover, while improving the quality of sleep and to alleviate symptoms of depression, say scientists. As an alternative to glasses, researchers suggest using the filters on the lamp, not transmits blue light. The latter cost is cheaper - about $ 5 per bulb, while the glasses would cost about $ 50, told the developers.

Scientists have found dose of pain

2009-03-31T00:06:00.000-07:00

Rinat Neurosciences American company has developed a new anesthetic. The drug, code-named RI 624 contains monoclonal antibodies against - substances that are involved in transmitting nerve, including the pain impulses. According to the preclinical trials, the drug is well tolerated, has effectively against both the acute and chronic pain, it is addictive and disorders of consciousness.

Initially, the developers aim to get a new analgesic tool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, for obvious reasons, was interested in the development of U.S. military research agency perspective (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA). Of particular interest to DARPA is the fact that, from experimental data, members of the RI 624 antibodies have sufficiently long stability - for about a week after injection. This could mean that the "pain vaccine" can be made to soldiers before the start of combat operations.

Independent experts recognize the high value of this development. In doing so, they stress that in case of successful clinical trials of the drug, the main field of application will not only military medicine, but the treatment of postoperative pain syndrome and chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

Vitamins cause cravings for a healthy lifestyle

2009-03-31T00:05:00.000-07:00

This conclusion came to the University of Minnesota researchers who analyzed the state of adolescents. The study revealed that teens taking vitamins, lead healthier lives than their peers. In doing so, the scientists took into account weight, height and other habits of the 2500 high school graduates who take vitamins and no. 25% of respondents stated that there are some vitamins. And the girls took them more frequently than boys.

Among adolescents who took complexes, smoking has been extended to 4% less, and they suffer from obesity by 6% less than their peers. In addition, they were more physically active and less watching television: less than 60% of the host compared to 70% can not be accepted. The structure of diets in different groups under study also differed: drinking vitamins used, in general, more calories, but their diet was much more food and fiber by fiber products, fruits, juices and vegetables, which explains the fact that the caloric load was performed proteins and complex carbohydrates rather than refined sugar and fats.

However, experts do not see myself taking vitamins and mineral supplements attribute of "healthy lifestyle". In their view, neither adults nor teenagers should not rely on them to cover the needs of the organism in the minerals and vitamins, but should reinforce healthy dietary habits and greater use of fresh vegetables and fruits.

Scientists have found dose of pain

2009-03-31T00:04:00.000-07:00

Canadian scientists have determined that the child's organism is characterized by an important feature. Absolutely devoid of natural and mandatory for health factors (sun, air, water, exercise), it (the body) for some 2-3 months is able to almost completely neutralize the effect of ten factors of civilization, and restore normal physical form, think Canadian doctors.

To rest the brain - no longer to learn, to change the situation. It is important to emphasize that the phrase "stop learning" refers to the cessation of the forced acculturation of the child "enrich the memory of all those riches, which made the human race." Learning it can be quite different things, which previously (before the rest) did not have enough time.

Scientists from Canada have warned that the global change and the principal place of residence (height above sea level, atmospheric pressure, humidity and air temperature) often lead to the emergence of the so-called acclimatization syndrome - a general malaise, and increased propensity to disease in relation to adaptation to new conditions existence. And the farther from home, the younger the child, the more he gets sick, the greater the hazards of civilization around. Therefore, if your child was sick for a year, not walked, and suffer, just a trip can be much more useful than the rest on the Mediterranean coast.

Cockroach replace the human heart

2009-03-19T20:05:00.000-07:00

from the Indian Institute of Technology have created a unique city Kharagpura artificial heart for an unusually low price? It will cost a total of about 2 thousand dollars. And so with that, on average, the western counterparts are about 60 thousand U.S. dollars.

As promised in an interview with RIA Novosti leader research group of ten people, Sudzhoy Guha, the reliability of the new artificial heart to be an order of magnitude higher than that of previously established in other countries.

As explained to the professor, this level of reliability due to the fact that the basis for the establishment was a die heart of the insect on the ground - cockroach.

It reminded a scientist, there were cockroaches to appear and will likely live on Earth, where man as a result of some cataclysmic will not.

Heart cockroach consists of 13 cells, whereas a person of their four. Cockroach heart continues to work, even if one cell fails. The refusal of one chamber of the heart of man leads to his stop, and death. According to Suzhou Guhi, blood pressure in their sample, they have created injected gradually in five out of thirteen cells.

In western analogs, which have existed until now, only one chamber, the pressure is blown at one time that a devastating effect on living cells, scientists believe.

Scientists have for the new artificial heart used a combination of plastic and metal. They worked on the creation of an artificial heart for three years. Scientific research funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

There are currently undergoing testing a new mechanism for the frog? they pump the blood from amphibians, while the outside. As it became known, received permission for implantation in a living organism sample to continue the experiments. It is anticipated that in May 2009, the heart would be implanted Kose.

According to Professor Guhi to the end of the tests on animals will take another year, after which it will be possible to begin testing on humans. In the experiments will be leading a cardiac Kalkuttskogo Medical College and Hospital, and New Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

If all goes as planned after three years of the first artificial heart will be set up and man.

10 rules of healthy living

2009-03-19T06:10:00.000-07:00

Cancer, and easier to let cancer today is one of the most frightening. And they are afraid not only possible in curability in the case of tumors, for example, but treatable, and treatment. Pain, himeoterapiya, long periods of rehabilitation - a pleasant, certainly not enough. The number of cancer patients is increasing, despite the development of medicine. Nevertheless, there are some rules that will help you reduce the likelihood of cancer. Yes, and generally facilitate a healthy lifestyle. So, the rules:

1. Maintain a high level of physical activity (at least 30 minutes a day, its level may vary with age).
2. Avoid excess weight.
3. Eat more foods containing fiber and whole grains, and fewer - foods containing sugar and cooked wheat flour.
4. Try to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
5. Reduce consumption of animal fat, cook the food in vegetable oil.
6. Remember, fish and legumes are a good substitute for meat.
7. Drink plenty of water and alcoholic beverages should be reduced to less than two glasses of wine or beer a day.
8. It is important to select and store foods: Eat mainly local and seasonal foods or frozen foods.
9. Use for cooking temperatures low and cook the food a short time.
10. Do not smoke.

These are, in principle, simple rules, in any case will have a positive impact on your health and well-and will add vitality, vivacity and energy.

The risk of meat

2009-03-19T05:39:00.000-07:00

According to a study conducted at Harvard, consumption of meat products of industrial production increases the risk of leukemia in children by 74%. Children and teenagers should not eat sausage, hot dogs, smoked meat and fish more often than once a week. Neutralize harmful effect of meat products using fresh vegetables and soy products, which should exceed the amount of meat in the diet of children.

Instead of the more useful to prefer a diet

2009-03-19T05:36:00.000-07:00

There is Lent. During this period, many are trying to abstain from sweets, alcohol and smoking. However, the post of religious beliefs is quite different compared with fasting, with a view to slimming. Nowadays, people are beginning to comply with the Post, as well as diet, hoping the loss of extra kilos. However, this position often leads to side effects and diseases. Among them: loss of muscle mass, vitamin deficiency, and problems with the cardiovascular system. Therefore, anyone who wants to lose weight should not fast, but move to a full, balanced diet and add more motion in everyday life.

Broccoli helps to breathe freely

2009-03-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

A study conducted at the University of Carolina at Los Angeles, found that broccoli and other cruciferous family (different types of cabbage) contain sulforafan - a substance preventing inflammation of the respiratory system, which can cause rhinitis and asthma . Sulforafan contained in broccoli, stimulating the expression in the body of antioxidants that protect the airways against free radicals from the environment with cigarette smoke and automobile exhaust.

Long-term study has proven the futility of products rich in vitamin C and E

2009-03-18T03:58:00.000-07:00

Doctors from Boston (USA) in a new study could not confirm the protective effect of vitamin products for cancer. For several years they have witnessed in the history of the disease nearly 15 000 men, checking the availability of the beneficial effects of drugs and products enriched with vitamins C or E. We participated in the study of male middle-and older due to the additional use of vitamins and cancer risk have been found.

At that legumes can

2009-03-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

The American journal «clinical nutrition» (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) published a study showing that food legumes and vegetables reduces the risk of developing cancer more than doubled compared to the Western diet based on meat and starches. In another study, comparing the United States (meat), north-European (dairy), Southern European (vegetable) and Asia (fish, soy) diet found that vegetables and legumes also effectively prevent heart disease. This pulse provides the body protein is almost the same as products of animal origin. Consequently, replacement of meat at least in part lentils or other legumes - a significant step towards preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Green tea and mushrooms lower the risk of breast cancer

2009-03-17T04:18:00.000-07:00

Use of mushrooms and green tea reduces the risk of breast cancer, researchers believe the Chinese. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by more than 2000 Chinese women. It was found that the more fresh and dried mushrooms eat woman, so she has less chance of falling ill with breast cancer. The same applies to the daily consumption of green tea. According to new data, the low incidence may be explained by the traditional Chinese diet, which includes a large amount of mushrooms and green tea. Min Zhang and her colleagues from the University of Western Australia in the study included 1 009 patients with breast cancer (20 to 87 years) living in south-eastern China, and a similar number of healthy women of the same age. All women completed a detailed questionnaire regarding diet and frequency of consumption of products. It turned out that women who use more mushrooms than the other (10 grams per day or more), the risk of breast cancer was two thirds lower than in those who do not eat mushrooms. Women who eat at least 4 grams of dried mushrooms per day, the risk was 50% lower. Those who ate the mushrooms and drank green tea and the risk of breast cancer was only 11-18% of the risk of women not using mushrooms and green tea. Scientists argue that the exact causal relationships have not yet been proven. The experts took into account the main factors that can affect the health (weight, level of education, physical activity, smoking), but there may be other factors that explain the results of the study. Also, these experiments on animals confirmed that the mushrooms have antitumor effect and stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells. Green tea, in turn, contains antioxidant polyphenols that suppress breast cancer in experiments on animals, said experts.

On the benefits of buckwheat

2009-03-17T04:14:00.000-07:00

Buckwheat - cheap, easy and nutritious food. In buckwheat contains 8 essential amino acids, fiber, flavonoids, minerals and vitamins. Regular use of buckwheat lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood, strengthens the walls of blood vessels. The lack of gluten makes buckwheat an indispensable product for those who do not internalize the wheat. buckwheat (with white or light green), can germinate and the sprouts used in salads.

The correct choice of bread

2009-03-17T03:53:00.000-07:00

Grimes, Melanie (Melanie Grimes), editor of the American medical journal Simillimum, recommends the abolition of white bread, replacing it with black. White bread is not the nutritional value, as a «empty calories». White wheat flour after removing the shell did not contain vitamins, minerals and fiber, but rich in simple carbohydrates, which drastically increases the level of sugar in the blood that may contribute to the development of diabetes.

Meals for forgetful

2009-03-16T03:47:00.000-07:00

In the Americas, (Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association) published a review of substances that promote the preservation of mental function in old age. In addition to specially designed, medication, older persons should pay attention to vitamins C, E and B12. The extract of ginseng and ginkgo also helps to maintain the clarity of thought and memory. Of the available products described as the most valuable garnet.

Lemonade is dangerous for the kidneys

2009-03-16T03:45:00.000-07:00

Women who regularly consume large quantities of sweet lemonade, put themselves at greater risk of kidney disease, report researchers from the American University in Chicago. Men and research participants who use diet lemonade, show conflicting results. Scientists have studied the urine of almost 10,000 adult Americans and asked the research participants about their eating habits. Women who reported that they drink every day more polulitra sweet lemonade or cola, had elevated levels of protein in the urine. And this is the first sign of kidney failure.

The reasons why it is peculiar to women who have not yet been clarified. Just do not understand why,the corn syrup to a greater extent influence the development of renal failure. Until further studies are conducted, the Board of nutritionists is that people prefer diet drinks.

Children copy their parents' tastes

2009-03-16T03:43:00.000-07:00

The American journal(Preventive Medicine) published recommendations to parents on how they may affect the development and health of their children. Children copy their parents in many ways, including an addiction to certain foods. If the parents are trying to feed children vegetables, fruits and other useful products, they prefer the hamburgers, it is not surprising that the child will choose exactly hamburgers, if there is a choice. The only way to give your child a taste for useful products - is to eat them, not to speak about their usefulness.

D + Caf test for caffeine - the world's new

2009-03-16T03:41:00.001-07:00

Many people do not tolerate caffeine, for various reasons, however, did not want to abandon your beloved coffee. Often, caffeine is also in the so-called coffee without caffeine, which can have undesirable consequences.

The new invention - D + Caf test caffeine, it is possible to verify the drinks, which may contain caffeine. Currently, the test is simple: sink test strips in the liquid and shows the result of verification.

Energy drinks - coffee younger generation

2009-03-16T03:38:00.000-07:00

Scientists from the University of Montreal called energy drinks «coffee next generation». During the past 15 years they have become very popular among young people. Containing a lot of sugar and caffeine, coffee and energy can have a negative impact on health.

When an appropriate dose of energy drinks like coffee and cause the body to a condition which can not be achieved at the expense of its own reserves of energy. In doing so, the expected short and invigorating effect creates the impression that only the strong tide of energy. Caffeine contained in a quarter of the banks energy, consistent with its content in 1 cup of coffee. A power at the forefront of invigorating effect, and the main contents - water, sugar, Coloring substances and flavors. Only the high content of caffeine and additives such fashion as Taurin, Glucuronolacton Inosit and make them energy drinks.

Breastfeeding significantly reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis relapses

2009-03-13T20:58:00.000-07:00

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of recurrence of multiple sclerosis in the mother if she has such a diagnosis, U.S. researchers reported. Scientists from the American Academy of Neurology conducted a study, which was attended by 32 pregnant women who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For their health followed until fathered children younger than 1 year. It turned out that 52% of mothers did not breastfeed her child. The primary reason for not feeding - a continuation of the treatment drugs against multiple sclerosis. 87% of women of this group moved relapses of their illness in the first year after childbirth. Do mothers who fed their children at least 2 months, the probability of relapse was reduced by 70%. Scientists advise not to give up on breastfeeding because of the results can be seen that the multiple sclerosis effective against breast-feeding than the resumption of taking the drugs.

Extra weight around the neck increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

2009-03-13T20:35:00.000-07:00

The thickness of the neck may indicate human risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as increase the size of the waist, the Air Force. U.S. scientists conducted a study that found that people, even without excess weight around the waist have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease if they had increased thickness of the neck. Risk experts linked with reduced levels of "good" cholesterol and high blood glucose. It was attended by 3300 women and men aged around 51 years. According to Professor Jimmy Bell, one of the participants in the study, no excess weight in general plays a role in our health, but where it is located. We tested the average neck circumference was 40.5 cm in men and 34,2 cm - for women. It turned out that the greater was the neck, the lower the level of "good" cholesterol, and blood glucose levels rise in men and women. These changes contributed to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the future, say experts. Academic Council to monitor the weight, to avoid many health problems

What is oschelachivanie organism

2009-03-13T04:43:00.000-07:00

Those who care about healthy eating habits, and certainly heard about the need oschelachivaniya (lower acidity) of blood by nutrition «alkaline products». In fact, food is not directly but indirectly affect the pH of blood, because in the body are several filtration systems. The acid-base balance of human blood in normal ranges from 7,35 to 7,45. To maintain a level of nutrition in the predominantly «acidic» products, kidneys have to work to the bottom, and a substance to neutralize the acids in this case are taken from bone tissue. Go to the most «alkaline» food will reduce the burden on the kidneys and other organs. Alcohol, sugar, vinegar, bread, cereals, and most animal products are acid nature, while the plants - fruits, vegetables and herbs - have oschelachivaniyu organism. Healthy food - this is not necessarily a complete rejection of animal products, because meat and milk contain a lot of human elements. It is important to ensure that the number of «alkaline» products in the daily diet exceeds the number of «acid».

Healthy food with peas, beans and lentils

2009-03-13T04:39:00.000-07:00

U.S. studies have shown that legumes are useful for human health and protect against heart disease and diabetes mellitus type 2. Beans lowers cholesterol in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease and blood vessels. Regular consumption of legumes is a good prevention of excessive weight, sating us faster, which automatically leads to weight loss.

What to cook - Celery

2009-03-13T04:38:00.000-07:00

Celery - very useful vegetable, especially the stems and leaves. Unfortunately, the taste of celery inexpressive, bitter, that does not make him a welcome guest at the table. To get the maximum benefit without compromising taste, add a little celery in their favorite dishes: salads, vegetable juices, meat and fish dishes. Celery stalks can be «Boats» salad or slices of cheese and apples. Celery is well combined with savory cheese and seafood. It can be added to the soup at the end of cooking, and even stuff them with chicken for roasting. Celery stalks, you can lightly fry on a grill. With olive oil, lemon juice and pepper are good complement meat and fish dishes

The overseas temptations - GUAVA

2009-03-13T04:35:00.000-07:00

If you filled in the winter and want to get at least a breath of summer, it is quite possible. Until our latitudes there is a cold time of year, you can feel the spirit of summer, visiting a supermarket. Guava - assortment of exotic fruits is quite sufficient. The fruit, ripening under the intense sun near the equator, are not only good taste. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other valuable ingredients.

Properties pineapples

2009-03-13T04:32:00.000-07:00

Pineapples - not only a tasty exotica, but also one of the most useful plants that can prevent some diseases. For example, fresh pineapple helps digestion, and successfully combats indigestion stomach, promotes the conservation of bone strength and elasticity of ligaments, prevents the formation blood clots. Pineapple juice can be used against vermin. Enzymes bromelin contained in the pulp and pineapple juice, and splits protein acts as a mild painkiller. When cold pineapple can be used as an expectorant.

Kislov wine to become a competitor of lemon and vinegar

2009-03-13T04:30:00.000-07:00

Kislov wine, derived from immature grapes, soon will be culinary competition lemon and vinegar. It already has a lot of discerning cooks followers, reported in the journal "Der Feinschmecker". It can be used in salads, fish and meat sauces, and as a spice for soups. Undiscovered bottle light greenish-yellow wine is stored from 3 to 4 years, and in clear, cold - from 4 to 5 weeks. Name of the wine comes from the French «jus vert» - green juice.

Products with the best price and nutritional value

2009-03-13T04:28:00.000-07:00

Need to save on food, forcing many to think about the nutritional value of food. Specialists on healthy nutrition from the University of Colorado (Colorado State University) found that the ratio of price / benefit to the health and nutritional value are leading fresh vegetables and beans. The same amount spent on the green, orange, red and white, and vegetables, such as sausages or sweets, in the first case, you will not only energy and satiety, but also the prevention of multiple diseases, while in the second case - a lot of calories, preservatives and dyes in the absence of fat and almost total lack of vitamins.

Eggs are cholesterol bombs are not

2009-03-13T04:26:00.000-07:00

Saturated fats are more dangerous than the daily egg for breakfast.food should not be in direct relationship to the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Eggs contain cholesterol, but their regular consumption does not lead automatically to a higher level of cholesterol in the blood. The use of saturated fats are much more dangerous for the heart. This report, scientists from the University of Surrey, to compare the results of several studies. They concluded that at this moment there is no evidence that frequent consumption of eggs had a negative impact on the level of blood cholesterol and heart health. Quite the contrary, the eggs because of the high content of nutrients and vitamins are an important component of healthy foods. The organism is able to assimilate well glair. First of all, Vegetarians can not abandon the eggs.

What can replace sugar?

2009-03-13T04:24:00.000-07:00

According to statistics, in the American diet includes more than 100 grams of sugar per day. This is one of the main reasons «epidemic» of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and many other «diseases century». Replacing sugar corn syrup and artificial sweeteners does not solve the problem, while significantly reducing calorie foods. Nancy Eplton (Nancy Appleton), author of a book about the harmful effects of sugar «Sugar Addiction» (Lick The Sugar Habit), advises those who care about health, completely eliminate sugar from their diet, going to med. In the industrial production is a healthy alternative to sugar - Agave nectar and Stevo. They contain almost no calories, does not raise blood glucose levels and can be used in diabetics

Cost freezing meat

2009-03-13T04:20:00.000-07:00

Minced meat is kept short because of the fact that the meat to grind. Therefore, it is better to use immediately after purchase. If you want to freeze the meat quickly and save space in the freezer, roll it directly into a package rolling pin or bottle.

Food news (COCONUT Milk)

2009-03-13T04:17:00.000-07:00

The population of Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Pacific islands known problems high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity and other diseases of civilization. Scientists managed to identify the cause of the following experiment conducted in the islands of Pukapuka and Tokelau. The usual food of the population of the islands - coconut milk, meat and dairy products. About 60% of calories with this diet is obtained from saturated fats, while the American Association of heart disease (American Heart Association) recommends that the diet of no more than 10% saturated fat. However, in these islands are not known cases of diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular and other diseases typical of the western world. In the experiment of the population has moved completely to the traditional meal at a typical American. For several weeks, the health of Aboriginal people has worsened, but when they returned to their diet of coconut milk, the harmful effects of «civilized» power was neutralized. After returning to the traditional food of the first signs of disease are no traces. It follows that the fresh coconut milk can be used in combat

Cereal diet to cleanse the body

2009-03-13T04:15:00.000-07:00

Cereals, traditional Chinese medicine, attributed to the high therapeutic potential, based on their dewatering effects. They are an excellent vehicle for those who want to shed a few extra kilos. For example, the rice diet is ideal for people, often feeling weak and having problems with the stomach.

Boiled cereals perfectly complement the vegetables, fruit or fruit desserts. Herbs and spices enhance the taste of foods, and nuts, lentils or beans to make it more nourishing. But dietitians recommend to use no more than 150 grams of cereals a day (raw weight).

A meat, fried and acute food to avoid, like most beverages. Alcohol, coffee and black tea are best replaced with herbal teas and water.

Chicken soup good for cold and cough

2009-03-13T04:13:00.000-07:00

If a sore throat and runny nose hurts, proven homework help tool: a plate of chicken soup soothes cold symptoms and provides anti-inflammatory effect. This is proved by new research. Catarrhal disease most often caused by viruses transmitted by airborne droplets and activates the immune system. The implications of these processes - branch mucus, which is due to consumption of chicken soup can be mitigated. As meat and boiled vegetables - celery, onions and carrots - have a positive effect on the body. If the soup sips a drink, the cold will be much faster. In addition, the respiratory tract that will create a temperature contrast, detrimental effect on viruses.

Great Products

2009-03-13T04:12:00.000-07:00

Scientists have not yet invented a universal product that would benefit, taste, treating a variety of diseases and contributed to the preservation of youth and your body in good shape, but in the nature of such products exist. Here is a list of superior products, the value of which to date, scientifically proven: beans (rich in fiber and protein), blueberry (source of antioxidants), fish and seafood (contain omega-3 rich acid), garlic (antibacterial and anti-fungal means, rich in antioxidants) , walnut (the source of fat, protein and fat). It is also very useful for green tea, spinach, broccoli and flower pollen.

Salt excites

2009-03-13T04:10:00.000-07:00

French scientists of the study demonstrated that a lack of salt in the diet causes the loss of demand for sex and the weakening of erection. Salt regulates the elaboration of mediator dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for the perception of sexual excitation and has an enormous impact on what seems whether or not the sexual partner. In addition, fresh food during pregnancy can lead to serious complications.

In ancient times salt was considered to be not only relish but also aphrodisiac. Only in the last century, when salt did high blood pressure and many other diseases, its medicinal value has lost its meaning. However, it is essential for normal metabolism. In moderate salt regulates life processes in the body.

What is Nutt?

2009-03-13T04:09:00.001-07:00

Nutt - Japanese dish of fermented soybeans with a sharp odor - very popular at home, but only recently became aware the rest of the world. In 1980, the University of Chicago, a review of this product, with the result that found a unique enzyme, which prevents the formation of blood clots and helps to maintain healthy blood vessels and heart. Fermented beans contain many amino acids, vitamins K and K2, and have high nutritional value, with a caloric value. Nutt is a part of many Japanese dishes: sushi noodles, miso soup, various salads.

List mint - natural medicine

2009-03-13T04:06:00.000-07:00

Everyone is familiar taste pepper mint. However, not everyone is aware of its useful properties. Tea with pepper mint helps with diseases of the digestive tract and in the cold. The combination of pepper mint enhances therapeutic effect. A mixture of pepper, hops is a natural remedy for insomnia and relieve anxiety condition. Besides tea, there are other drugs, such as pepper mint essential oil used for aromatherapy and refreshing bath.

Edible flowers

2009-03-13T04:02:00.000-07:00

Many flowers can decorate our table, not only in the usual sense but also in the composition of foods. Petals Nasturtiums have a sharp taste; flowers and white acacia very sweet. Many flowers, such as roses, rich in vitamin C, and dandelion - vitamin A flower petals can be added to salads or in tea. Mixed with spices, petals can be the basis for sauces. Do not use to eat the flowers from the flower shop, because they certainly fertilize with chemical fertilizers. Grow flowers in his garden, or collect them away from the big cities.

Invented a new drink for athletes

2009-03-13T04:01:00.000-07:00

Brazil has made a new nutritional juice Acai. This drink is made from palm fruit Acai, flowering and fertile almost all year round. Its fruits are rich in vegetable protein, antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids. The seeds of fruits are used as animal feed. Among the athletes in the fitness studios and bars, a new drink is very popular. However, like many of the same delicacy, produced their core trunk palm Acai, which leads to a rapid destruction of many trees. Therefore, consumers face a choice - to continue to destroy trees or enjoy a long, beneficial drink.

Orange and black currant

2009-03-13T03:59:00.000-07:00

A study by Danish scientists, whose findings are published in the British Journal of Nutrition (British Journal of Nutrition), showed that the juice of black currant and orange to prevent the development of tumors and inflammation. However, this property has only fresh juice, squeezed from fresh organically grown fruits. In juices, artificially fortified with vitamins, not found healing properties. Juices containing sugar or other sweeteners, according to the nutritional value slightly different from the soft drinks industry.

Herbalife can bring to the liver transplantation

2009-03-13T03:43:00.000-07:00

Citizen of Israel requires of Herbalife International and its Israeli subsidiary, Herbalife Israel, for damage to health caused by the use of our products. The amount of the claim - 2,5 million shekels.

54-year-old Mali Nir said that the products of California's giant network marketing undermined her health and her life destroyed. Nir claims that result from the use of Herbalife has become a chronic disease of the liver, treatment of which in the future may require transplantation.

Nir claims that she never warned that the products can be hazardous to her health. She began to use Herbalife in 1998, and even became a distributor of the product. In 2001, the first signs of illness, when she began to experience periods of fatigue and dizziness. Doctors discovered she had a serious liver disease.

Then Nir stop taking Herbalife, which has led to an improvement in her condition, but doctors determined she had cirrhosis of the liver.

To claim appended opinion doctor Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, who writes that in the literature mention that products such as Herbalife can cause liver disease have appeared as early as 90 years.

In addition, the case included the description of an additional 12 cases of serious liver disease of people who use Herbalife.

Poor quality water kills 3 million people a year

2009-03-13T03:21:00.000-07:00

Every tenth of the world's disease could be prevented by improving water, sanitation, hygiene and water resource management. Because of poor water kills nearly three million people in developing countries. This is the third report of the UN data, "Water in a Changing World."

"It may be that by 2030 more than five billion people (which would represent 67% of the world's population) still will not be provided with modern sanitation," - says the report.

Problems with access to safe drinking water and sanitation in most developing countries. This leads to the spread of malaria, parasitic infections, intestinal disease.

"By some estimates, each year in developing countries from diseases carried by water, premature deaths of about three million people" - the report says. From diarrhea due to intestinal disease die every day and five thousand children.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization estimates that every dollar invested in improved water infrastructure, to save from 4 to 12 dollars for medical expenses. Third report of the UN "Water in a Changing World" will be presented at the UN headquarters in New York.

Practicing yoga during pregnancy

2009-03-12T00:38:00.000-07:00

The body of a pregnant woman undergoes many changes throughout the 9 months of gestation, which is why a woman should be prepared both emotionally, and physically, and especially at the level of elasticity to forget the swelling, the dreaded stretch marks and pains in the back, legs.

Malodorous hydrogen sulfide gas causes erection

2009-03-11T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hydrogen sulphide - smelly gas which can be felt, if, for example, eggs, plays an important role in causing erection, Italian researchers believe. Scientists have studied the genitalia of eight men who received an operation to change sex in an Italian hospital. Experts have found that hydrogen sulfide is formed during biological decomposition of sulfur emissions. It turns out that a certain amount of this gas is allocated to the sexual act in the critical neyrotsitah, who are responsible for erectile function. Scientists intend to use the chemical mechanism for the creation of alternative "Viagra", which is based on the similar effect of nitric oxide. Although both substances act as a "cell mediation", about a third of men with erectile dysfunction unresponsive to nitric oxide. They should help the discovery of Italian scientists.

Infarction could be a consequence of the drug without a prescription

2009-03-11T18:34:00.001-07:00

More than 100 studies have shown that the risk of heart attack is doubled while taking ibuprofen. According to the 138 observations of Russian doctors, which was attended by more than 140,000 patients, found - this group of drugs increases the development of a heart attack.

The risk of attack - three cases in 1000. However, one of the companies producing this group of drugs to date has challenged their right to a multitude of trials, patients experienced a heart attack, believed that the effect of this was related to taking the medication.

Diclofenac and ibuprofen - one of the most widely used drugs, dispense without a doctor. And many patients who experience pain, often using them in high doses. Physicians argue that low-dose profile of the safety and efficacy of the drug would be high, with the condition that the appointment of the drug will be short-lived.

The test assesses the development of cardiovascular failure

2009-03-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

Scientists from the University of California identified in a blood protein called NT-proBNP. This protein is detected in the significant increase in hormone BNP, produced the heart muscle. In normal hormone BNP concentration is very low. New test may help assess the likelihood of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure in people suffering from heart diseases.

Increased levels of this hormone, and consequently the protein NT-proBNP suggests that the heart of a long period of time working with the overload, increased (for example, in heart failure), or insufficiently supplied with blood, said study leader Mary Vuley. Tests were conducted on the 987 test patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. During 3.5 years 256 patients have died of a heart attack or stroke.

The doctors found that people who had the highest levels of the protein, the risk of heart attack and stroke, and death was 8 times higher than among people with low NT-proBNP. According to researchers, the new test will allow doctors more accurately assess the condition of the heart muscle in people with diagnosed heart disease and identify patients who require higher doses of drugs.

In America, patients treated with marijuana

2009-03-11T18:32:00.000-07:00

In the state of Michigan has entered into force a law allowing medical use of marijuana. According to him, the right to keep and use the drug are patients suffering from several chronic diseases. However, because of the slowness of the authorities of using marijuana for medical reasons people are still could face criminal prosecution.

The law allows the use of marijuana with cancer, AIDS, glaucoma and other diseases, on the recommendation of the attending physician. In accordance with the law, such groups of patients have the right to grow at home to 12 bushes of marijuana, as well as to store a limited number - about 75 grams - addictive drug.

However, even these groups of patients are not protected from criminal prosecution for possession and distribution of drugs. The point is that the state Department of Health has not yet developed regulations governing the medical use of marijuana, and special identification cards, which were to be granted permission to grant the use of the drug to patients, are still at the stage of production, and will be ready no earlier than mid-year .

Living with AIDS in Indonesia will not have a microchip

2009-03-11T18:31:00.000-07:00

The authorities of the Indonesian province of Papua rejected the idea of forced implantation HIV electronic devices. Legislature Papua majority, voted for the removal of the item on the forced implantation of microchips local people, prone to risky sexual behavior, of the draft law on the development of the health care system.

Under the original version of the bill, subcutaneous microchips proposed mandatory to provide HIV carriers, engaged in sexual services, or the practice of polygamy, which is approved by the tradition of some local tribes. It was assumed that microchips will allow better control of movement and the possible connection of patients at risk.

Decision parliamentarians Papua abandon innovation was the result of criticism from the Indonesian and international human rights organizations. On the inadmissibility of such forms of control over the spread of HIV infection and said the Deputy Governor of Papua Hazegem Alex (Alex Hasegem).

Grape kills germs in the mouth

2009-03-11T18:26:00.000-07:00

U.S. scientists have proved that mnogofenoly contained in grapes, to effectively fight the infection in the oral cavity. These substances found in fruit skin and seed. Scientists studied the effects mnogofenolov bacteria streptococcus mutans. S. mutans plays a major role in the destruction of the teeth, turning sucrose in lactic acid.

Acidic environment created in the mouth this process is the reason that highly mineralized tooth enamel becomes vulnerable to destruction. The bacteria is circulating in the mouth enzymes, such as glue substance glyukany, and they in turn create a layer resistant to antibiotics.

These bacteria not only to the destruction of tooth tissue, but can lead to complex forms of meningitis, pneumonia, and disruption of the heart. Scientists have identified mnogofenol of red grapes, in which the content of this substance at 40% higher than in white. The result revealed that mnogofenol reduces the acidity in the mouth and the activity of bacteria by 85%.

Aluminum in drinking water increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease

2009-03-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

Higher content of aluminum in drinking water increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and the content of quartz, in contrast, reduces the risk of dementia, researchers believe the French. Alzheimer's Disease, multi disease, and the concentration of aluminum may affect the decline of cognitive brain functions, to specialists. Scientists have studied the influence of the association of aluminum and silica in drinking water on cognitive function and risk of dementia. Conducted surveillance of elderly people over 15 years. The study was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. It turned out that the daily consumption of 0.1 milligrams of aluminum in drinking water greatly reduces the cognitive abilities. People who use this water daily, the risk of dementia increased in 2,26 times. However, daily consumption of quartz in the drinking water of 10 milligrams reduces the risk of dementia by 11%. Further studies are planned to resolve the norms of aluminum and silica in drinking water to protect from the occurrence of neurological diseases.

Negative emotions - useful if you are able to demonstrate control over the process

2009-03-10T20:07:00.000-07:00

Uncontrolled anger can cause only harm themselves and others, but the ability to cause negative emotions, controlling them, helps to achieve greater success, believe researchers from Harvard. U.S. scientists conducted a study, which monitored a group of 824 people older than 44 years. Those who used to go in silence and did not express their emotions, three times more often claimed that have already reached the ceiling of his career. The head of the project, Professor George Velliant claims accepted that anger is a very dangerous emotions and to cope with it, recommend the practice "positive thinking", eliminate anger. Scientists have found that this approach is wrong and in the end turns against man himself. Negative emotions such as fear and anger are innate and are of great importance to specialists. According to researchers, the negative emotions are very important in order to survive. Professor Velliant, who is director of publications Study of Adult Development, published the results of the study, said that uncontrolled anger - destructive. We all feel anger, but those who know how to let their rage, while avoiding the serious consequences of unrestrained outbreaks of anger have made significant progress in terms of emotional growth and mental health, the professor contends.

Extra weight around the waist leads to problems in the Lungs

2009-03-10T20:05:00.000-07:00

Extra weight around the waist can lead to problems in the lungs, said the French researchers. Previously, scientists have linked excess weight in the abdomen with diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and a number of health problems, known as the metabolic syndrome. In this study, experts found that the fullness around the waist influence on lung function independently of other factors such as smoking and obesity. The researchers analyzed medical data of approximately 120 thousand people in France, appreciating the history of smoking, alcohol consumption, waist circumference, and various signs of metabolism. It turned out that there is a direct link between the deterioration of the lungs, and excess weight around the waist, still specialists were unable to explain the precise reasons for its appearance. The study was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Health of the prostate depends on the frequency of ejaculation

2009-03-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

American urologists believed that there was a correlation between sex and the development of prostate cancer. for the production of semen prostate and seminal vesicles are removed from the blood of substances such as zinc, citric acid, potassium, and then increasing their concentration up to 600 times.

Carcinogens are also present in the blood, is also concentrated. Rather than keep these concentrated carcinogens in the body, it is better to get rid of them. This can be done through sex.

However, if your goal is only cleaning of the prostate, it would be best to address masturbation. The study, published recently in the British Journal of Urology International, argues that men in the age of 20 due to ejaculation more than five times a week for one-third lower chance of cancer of the prostate.

More than 80% of Russians are complaining of back pain

2009-03-10T20:01:00.000-07:00

More than 70% of sick leave neuropathologists give patients osteochondrosis. More than 87% of city residents are complaining of back pain. 60% of children have curvature of the spine, neck birth injuries and other problems. Over 20 million Russians every year are injured joints. 56% of citizens under the age of 44 years have the disease of joints.

More than 80% of able-bodied citizens at risk of falling ill varicose disease. Varicose veins are 30% of women flourishing age, 50% of women gave birth, 25% of men over 40 years. More than 76% of the citizens of Russia and SGBV have flatfoot.

Diseases stop leads to problems with the joints of the lower extremities, spine and veins in the legs. Bedsores occur on more than the 70-90% of patients who are bedfast. A 3-7% inpatients bedsores are the leading cause of sepsis.

Scientists have received the blood vessels of the skin of salmon

2009-03-10T19:55:00.000-07:00

Researchers from Hokkaido University have created the world's first artificial blood vessels using collagen derived from skin of salmon. In fact - scientists have successfully tested their blood vessels, replacing the aorta of rats: in two weeks has shown no problems. This exotic material, like the skin of salmon, has been chosen not casually: on only one island of Hokkaido in the processing of seafood is on the emission of about 2 thousand tons of salmon skin every year, and find it a useful application of the Japanese have still not succeeded.
Now scientists say that these two can produce thousands of tons of 600 tons of collagen a year for the manufacture of vessels. Another advantage of the fish skin is that science is not aware of any virus that is transmissible from the salmon people. Thus, the use of the collagen can be considered as safe, compared with collagen obtained from the cows and pigs. Recent risk of transmission of infectious diseases, such as mad cow disease.

However, with collagen from skin of salmon has not been without problems, because he "feared" the high temperatures - tayal at 19 degrees Celsius. Because of this, it can not be applied in the human body. However, scientists managed to refine the process of formation of collagen fibers and increase the melting point of up to 55 degrees Celsius. For the rats were established blood vessels with an internal diameter of 1.6 mm and a wall thickness of 0.6 mm. During testing artificial blood vessels practically nothing less present. At the turn - to check on animal collagen pokrupnee, such as dogs.

Bracelet measures the level of harmful rays

2009-03-09T18:31:00.000-07:00

Scientists have released new escaping the scorching sun. Australian company Solar Care "has created a bracelet Solar seyf. This innovation sun protection products, which determines the amount of ultraviolet radiation received by the skin while staying under the bright sun.

Bracelet is also capable at the time to warn the owner that it's time to hide in the shade or put on the skin sunscreen. According to the inventors, new well-suited both adults and children. The decorating changes, signaling the danger. For children bracelets come with water-resistant pocket, which you can put a note with the names of the child, as well as his address and telephone number.

Adults may place on the face of the product logos of their companies and use the bracelets as an entrance ticket to corporate events. New product will be in great demand, as well as in Australia more than 382 thousand people have cancer.

2 glasses of juice a day strengthens immunity

2009-03-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

Japanese doctors have proven that fresh vegetables, fruit or berry juice contribute to the prevention of disease and cold seasonal depression. According to doctors, the daily consumption of 1-2 cups of food significantly enhances human immune system. Japanese scientists have found that great importance is the color of juice. For example, red - accelerates blood circulation, gives energy, heat. Make it out of tomatoes, red cabbage, red pepper, bitter pepper, radish, rye, wheat, melons and cherries.

Orange juice - creates a good mood, gives a sense of joy, increases vitality and helps to regain peace of mind. Get orange juice from oranges, carrots, apricots, pumpkin, sesame and pumpkin seeds. Yellow - from lemons, pineapple, grapefruit, apples, peaches, etc. - Stimulates the motor functions, refreshes, helps the nervous and digestive systems, and with constipation.

Green juices from all the leafy vegetables and Brussels sprouts, green parts of wheat, avocado cleanses blood, kills bacteria, serves as a natural sedative. Blue - from blueberries, plums, grapes, potatoes, parsnip, nuts, celery - is useful in headache, with a higher mental strain, tones. Thus, to fill the shortage of vitamins can help with natural products.

Gas stoves are rhinitis and asthma

2009-03-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Chinese doctors have found that cooking food on a gas can adversely affect health. A comparative study conducted by scientists from Hong Kong, found that while people in more than once increases the probability of rhinitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis.

The study led by Professor Tze Wai Wong from the Chinese University of Hong Kong selected 426 people from the area where the most frequently used a gas stove. Chronic respiratory diseases were found in a quarter of all involved in the study.

When using a stove, two or more times a day increased the risk by six times, and if it's cooked on the stove once a day, it tripled. As the Chinese doctors on the Archives of Disease in Childhood, most of all, it was revealed inflammation of nose, sinuses, bronchi and lungs of allergic diseases.

Obama will repeal the ban on funding stem cell research

2009-03-08T22:09:00.000-07:00

Within four months, Obama would instruct the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, NIH) to develop the bill.

According to the chapter adviser to the White House Office of Science Harold Varmusa (Harold Varmus), Obama on Monday will not talk about the basic principles of the new bill, and to assign this duty to the NIH, which will develop all the ethical and legal considerations.

NIH, comprising 27 medical and research centers and institutes, is a federal agency within the Department of Health of USA, responsible for biomedical research.

Recall that in August 2001, George W. Bush imposed a ban on the budget financing of embryonic stem cell research. He banned the holding of new experiments in the country in this field of science, basing its decision that human life begins at the moment of conception, and the use of embryos to obtain stem cells is tantamount to deprivation of life. The new president Barack Obama is a supporter of stem cell research and has repeatedly spoken out for the abolition of the prohibition of public funding, imposed by Bush.

January 24, the U.S. regulatory authorities for the first time in a world removed all obstacles to the development of therapeutic treatments based on stem cells of human embryos.

Scientists have found the enzyme responsible for the spread of cancer

2009-03-08T21:40:00.000-07:00

Scientists from the London Institute of Cancer Research stated that they have found a way to help prevent the spread of cancer cells to other organs.

As reported by the BBC, the results of a study published in the journal Cancer Cell journal.

As it became known metastasis or migration of cancer cells from the original tumor to other parts of the body, are the cause of 90% of deaths from cancer related diseases.

Researchers found that in the spread of metastasis leading role played by the enzyme LOX. It is reported that researchers hope that drugs that block this enzyme may help curb the progression of the disease.

The researchers conducted experiments on mice with breast cancer, but they are confident that their results are also applicable to people suffering from other forms of cancer. "The opening is a critical missing element puzzle that scientists have long tried to assemble" - said the head of research Janine Erler.

According to her, for the first time been able to identify a key enzyme responsible for the spread of cancer cells. "If we can affect the body's ability to produce new sites for the movement of cancer cells there, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of metastasis," - said Erler.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine

"Cancer metastasis is very difficult to treat, and this new discovery provides a real hope that medicine will be developed that will combat the spread of cancer," - she added.
Cubans invented the vaccine for lung cancer

Stresses the importance of the new results and scientific information of the Department of the British Center for Cancer Julie Sharp.

"A more accurate picture of how the cancer spreads, it is very important in finding treatments for the disease. Research on scientists one step closer to understanding this problem. The next stage of scientific work will determine whether it can destroy an enzyme LOX, to stop the spread of cancer "- she said.

Earlier, on 4 March, California researchers announced that tiny fluorescent nanoparticles can pinpoint the location of cancer and deliver to the necessary medicines.

Passive smoking can lead to depression

2009-03-08T20:26:00.000-07:00

Passive smoking harms not only easy, but it may also contribute to worsening of mood, say U.S. scientists.

The likelihood of depression among non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke at home or at work, more than two times higher than the rest, says the report, presented at a meeting of the American psychosomatic society in Chicago.

People, a blood test which confirmed their exposure to tobacco smoke exhaled by other smokers, more often showed symptoms of severe depression, a study author Frank Bandeira with the department of Medicine University of Miami.

This work became the first U.S. study that links passive smoking with depression. At the same time, another study with similar findings previously been held in Japan.

Investigation of the Americans, unlike Japanese, confirmed exposure to tobacco smoke by measuring the level of kotinina - a chemical that is formed in the blood after inhalation of tobacco smoke.

It should be noted, the study of British scientists, that passive smoking is many times higher risk of development of pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis and otitis in children living in a house with smokers people who has led the members of the district Redbridzh take a special order. According to him, in January 2012 in the area will be a ban on adoption of children by people smoke

Spanish died of mad cow disease

2009-03-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

The victim of a dangerous disease has become a resident of the city of Santander in the north country. She died on Friday, March 6. The girl was infected back in January this year.

"Isolated instances of the emergence of the disease does not mean that people's health at risk," - said the Ministry of Health of Spain.

Mad cow disease is a progressive dystrophic disease cortex of brain and spinal cord. The first fatal case was recorded in Spain in 2005.

In early February, from mad cow disease has died a resident of the Netherlands.

To date, around the world from mad cow disease have died at least 200 people, of which 167 - in the UK.

Internet contributes to the strengthening of friendly relations and intellectual development of adolescents

2009-03-07T04:09:00.000-08:00

Currently, the Internet poses to young people less dangerous than in the 90 th of the last century. Psychological benefits users of the network outweigh its adverse impact is felt by Dutch researchers. Scientists conducted a study in which researchers found that most teenagers today are using the Internet as a tool for communication. For comparison: in the late 90-ies, only one in ten adolescent went online, which means that young users of the World Wide Web should have a choice between real and virtual relationships, as they combine, it was extremely difficult. Today the situation is quite different: the vast majority of teenagers in Western countries have Internet access and use the network to strengthen existing relationships, rather than for new facilities. In addition, new communication technologies encourage teens to communicate, rather than to social exclusion. Recent studies show that all these technological changes have a positive effect on the psychology of teenagers. In particular, the XXI century, the Internet allows them to discuss very personal things that shy adolescents are usually difficult to say, the experts reported. And such a very personal online conversation facilitated the establishment of close friendships that help young people cope with stress and feel happier. Incidentally, Dr. Mitsuko Ito of the University of California, USA, the impact of the Internet on the ability of adolescents to education, concluded that the presence of a global network of positive impact on their intellectual development.

Driving a motorcycle contributed to the development of cognitive brain

2009-03-07T04:06:00.000-08:00

Driving a motorcycle can save and develop the cognitive ability of the brain, argues the Japanese researcher Ryuta Kavasima. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by 22 people aged from 40 to 60 years. All members having the right, not sat behind the wheel motorcycle for a period of ten years. They were divided into two groups. One resumed riding on a motorcycle and did it for two months and the second is still used bicycles and cars. Then, all participants re-tested at the level of cognitive ability. It turned out that participants in the experiment, which resumed riding on motorcycles, have shown better results. For example, it was necessary to remember the sequence and play it in reverse order. Riders have improved their results by 50% compared to the test two months ago. Indicators of the second group, by contrast, fell slightly, said experts. According to Ryuta Kavasima, mental health - a big problem in modern society. In a familiar environment, when the brain does not have to deal with complex tasks, it is rapidly aging. Driving a motorcycle makes us stay in constant tension, and that enough to sustain the necessary tone. But, of course, this is just one of many possible solutions to the problem, the scientist contends.

Toys of soft plastic can be hazardous to the health of children

2009-03-07T04:03:00.000-08:00

Soft plastic toys are dangerous to health as contained in these chemicals can cause early puberty, different sexual dysfunction in the area of boys and even lead to infertility, researchers found. Scientists conducted a study that found in soft plastic toys harmful chemical components of Soft plastic toys are dangerous to health as contained in these chemicals can cause early puberty, different sexual dysfunction in the area of boys and even lead to infertility, researchers found. Scientists conducted a study that found in soft plastic toys harmful chemical components of phthalates - are substances to which vinyl and other plastics are soft. It phthalates found in many plastic toys. The researchers gave some tips on how to avoid buying these hazardous toys. First, do not take toys containing PVC. Secondly, we can not allow children to play with cosmetic products containing Ksila, toluene, or phthalates. And thirdly, let's not kid cheap jewelery, as it contains harmful substances. But the views of scholars are mixed. Other experts argue that parents should not be too worried, as many stuffed toys do not contain phthalates, and if they contain, in very small quantities, are safe for health. In addition, children products is always a strict quality control, so do not worry about it. However, the results of the study will not be left unattended, and in February 2009 in the United States imposed an official ban on the production of soft plastic toys. - are substances to which vinyl and other plastics are soft. It phthalates found in many plastic toys. The researchers gave some tips on how to avoid buying these hazardous toys. First, do not take toys containing PVC. Secondly, we can not allow children to play with cosmetic products containing Ksila, toluene, or phthalates. And thirdly, let's not kid cheap jewelery, as it contains harmful substances. But the views of scholars are mixed. Other experts argue that parents should not be too worried, as many stuffed toys do not contain phthalates, and if they contain, in very small quantities, are safe for health. In addition, children's products is always a strict quality control, so do not worry about it. However, the results of the study will not be left unattended, and in February 2009 in the United States imposed an official ban on the production of soft plastic toys.

The oldest remedy for scurvy was found in the cookbook

2009-03-07T04:00:00.000-08:00

Medicine for scurvy was found in 46 years earlier than thought. This became known after the accidental discovery cookbook Ebot Mitchell (Ebot Mitchell), dated 1707 year, which includes the appropriate recipe.

For the treatment and prevention of scurvy (as it became known much later, a shortage of vitamin C) Mitchell suggests the use of different plant extracts mixed with orange juice, white wine or beer. Such a mixture, of course, contains a sufficient number of the desired vitamin.

100-page book with recipes britanki was discovered accidentally in a house in Hasfilde, county Glostershir. In addition to prescription drugs from scurvy, it contains a variety of culinary and medical records, for example, drink recipe, like absinthe. The owners gather at the end of the month to sell it at auction in London.

Previously it was thought that pioneer the treatment of scurvy was a British physician James Lind (James Lind), published its «Treatise on scurvy» in 1753. This work was based on systematic experimental data and thus went down in history as one of the first clinical trials in history.

Unpalatable food causes mental disorders

2009-03-07T03:57:00.000-08:00

Unpalatable and monotonous food can cause severe nervous shock and mental disorders, researchers believe the Israeli. Scientists conducted a study, which found that a tasteless food reduces emotional mood makes people apathetic and, at best, a cause of chronic fatigue. Strict diet, in which the products are not used to taste, this could lead to a nervous breakdown. According to experts, people who already have depressed background, even more positively perceived monotonous food. People with such a psychological perception of the food seem all the more painful and even cause revulsion. Patients without feeling familiar and favorite taste, eat and do not automatically recognize the number, which is absorbed. Therefore, and begin to add weight. In 30% of depressed individuals with normal body mass polluted. The victims of diet depression are women, they are more men using various debilitating diet. As a result, the brain is deprived of nutrients and sends signals throughout the body of anxiety and tension. The man begins to feel unhappy, dissatisfied and irritable. Scientists have found that if a long time to apply the same diet, the disturbed metabolism and accumulate in the body which adversely affect the brain, and even lead to heart disease.

Master Rapper - Francis Magalona - Suffering Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

2009-03-05T22:37:00.000-08:00

Francis Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila, was a prominent Filipino rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He is credited as being the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to successfully crossover to the mainstream. He was also popularly known as the "King of Pinoy Rap" and was one of the most idolized, celebrated and influential rappers within the genre. On in March 6, 2009, it was reported that Francis Magalona died at 12:00 noon that day, due to acute myelogenous leukemia.

Remembering Francis M.

Am at a room in the Medical City now, and it's day 9 after my chemotherapy. I am transfusing 2 red blood packs at 3 hours each. The other day I transfused a bag of Apheresis Platelets.

And as expected, after chemotherapy as always, my blood parameters have dropped. I usually check for 3 things, Hemoglobin, White Blood Cells and Platelets.

Hemoglobin are the red blood cells that are important because they, being the most in number of the components, are responsible for carrying the oxygen to your brain, which in turn, gives the order to the heart to pump the blood. I think this is how it goes, hehe, I may be wrong. If my hemoglobin drops, I become anemic, and weak, and I have to transfuse red blood packs. (Which is what I am doing now)

White blood cells are the defenders of our body. They fight the germs and anitbodies and are very integral to our immunity. Low wbc, means, low immunity, which means we get infected with diseases, viruses and bacteria easily.

Platelets are the yellow components of our blood, they resemble ground corn. Platelets are responsible for our clotting. Without platelets, we would bleed to death. Most of Leukemia and Dengue patients suffer from low platelet count. They can be harvested from our blood, and if taken from us, it will regenerate in 48 hours. Unfortunately for me, since leukemia is a blood cancer and that means my bone marrow produces abnormal cells that never mature.

The blood that YOU donated to me has saved me today to type and post this blog. Thank you Lord, and THANK YOU MY FRIEND, whoever you may be.

CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF FRANCIS MAGALONA

Family chat strengthen relations

2009-03-05T18:28:00.000-08:00

Physicians from the United States presented an ideal model of the family. Researchers have established a link between tea and household relationships of children and parents. It was found that the more families are going to chat, the stronger their friendship and love.

The largest family attachment and sensitivity in communication observed in 94 American couples from the 100 observed during the year. Spouses aged 20 to 40 years and children between 5 and 18 gathered at the family dinner and tea at least 3 times a week.

At the same conflicts that have arisen in their daily lives in such «parties» subside by themselves, new interests, jointly reviewed and addressed the crises in family life. Martin Vens, head of research finds that in this way may resolve the problem of ordinariness, chat give zest relations and strengthen family bonds.