Sakthi  News -2009

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December  2009

• <="" b=""> <a href="<a href=">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091227212321.htm"> Citrus Surprise: Vitamin C Boosts the Reprogramming of Adult Cells Into Stem Cells
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091025091138.htm"> Aerobic Exercise No Big Stretch For Older Adults But Helps Elasticity Of Arteries
• Pomegranates: Latest Weapon in the Fight Against MRSA
• Negative Emotions Outweigh Intent to Exercise at Health Clubs
• Why Does a Human Baby Need a Full Year Before Starting to Walk?
• Eat Fruits and Vegetables for Better Vision
• Spices Halt Growth of Breast Stem Cells, Study Finds
• Weight-Loss Proves Effective Cure for Sleep Apnea
• Treatments for Asthma and Pre-Term Labor May Increase Risk of Autism in Developing Fetus
• More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes, Study Finds
• Food Industry Faulted for Pushing High-Calorie, Low-Nutrient Products

  November  2009

  Hyperactivity Associated With Shorter Nights for Young Boys

  Popular Diabetes Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure and Death, Study Suggests

  Aspirin, Tylenol May Decrease Effectiveness of Vaccines

  1.   Yoga Boosts Heart Health, New Research Finds
  2.  Fat Around the Middle Increases the Risk of Dementia

  Children Who Suffer Physical or Emotional Abuse May Be Faced With Accelerated Cellular Aging as Adults

  Baby's Sleep Position Is the Major Factor in 'Flat-Headedness'

  Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds
• Disrupting Male Fertility
• To Eat or Not to Eat? Mental Budgets Help Control Consumption
• Transcendental Meditation Helped Heart Disease Patients Lower Cardiac Disease Risks by 50 Percent
• Curry as Cure? Spicing Up the Effectiveness of a Potential Disease-Fighter
• Antioxidant Found in Vegetables Has Implications for Treating Cystic Fibrosis
• Mouth Is Indicator of Overall Health, Says Dental School Professor
• Tips to Reduce Gas and Flatulence
• Exercising To End Of Pregnancy Is Healthy For Baby & Mother, New Study shows.
• Wireless Phones Can Affect The Brain, Swedish Study Suggests
• Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health
• High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Recipe For Hypertension, Study Finds
• Babies' Language Learning Starts From The Womb
• Acetaminophen May Be Linked To Asthma In Children And Adults
• Green Tea Shows Promise As Chemoprevention Agent For Oral Cancer
• Perceived Parent-pressure Causes Excessive Antibiotic Prescription
• How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them)
• Exercise Is Good Medicine For Lymphoma Patients
• Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline

October  2009

• Vegetables Can Protect Unborn Child Against Diabetes
• Exercise Keeps Dangerous Visceral Fat Away A Year After Weight Loss, Study Finds
• Biofield Therapies: Helpful Or Full Of Hype? Review Looks At Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch
• Pumpkin Skin May Scare Away Germs
• Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems
• Latest Diabetes Figures Paint Grim Global Picture
• Increased Stroke Risk From Birth Control Pills, Review Finds

• Vitamin D Levels Are Too Low In Millions Of US Children, Latest Analysis Confirms

• Pesticides Exposure Linked To Suicidal Thoughts
• Eating Right -- Not Supplements -- Is Best At Keeping Your Good Bacteria Healthy, Dietitian Says
• Heart Disease: B-vitamin Pills Have No Effect, Review Finds
• Candy Bar Or Healthful Snack? Free Choice Not As Free As We Think
• Exercise Therapy Best For Knee Pain, Study Finds
• Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk
• People Who Work After Retiring Enjoy Better Health, According To National Study
• A High Fat Diet During Pregnancy Can Lead To Severe Liver Disease In Offspring
• Curcumin May Inhibit Nicotine-induced Activation Of Head And Neck Cancers
• Phthalates Hard To Avoid In Food: Junk Food No Worse Than Healthful Food For These Potentially Harmful Substances
• Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed

• Eating Sweets Every Day In Childhood 'Increases Adult Aggression'

September  2009

• <="" b=""> <a href="<a href=">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095219.htm"> Diabetes Weakens Your Bones, Research Finds
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090924153636.htm"> Vitamin D Deficiency In Younger Women Is Associated With Increased Risk Of High Blood Pressure
• Exercise Minimizes Weight Regain By Reducing Appetite And Burning Fat First, Carbs Later
• Natural Compounds, Chemotherapeutic Drugs May Become Partners In Cancer Therapy
• Do High-fat Diets Make Us Stupid And Lazy? Physical And Memory Abilities Of Rats Affected After 9 Days
• Large Thighs Protect Against Heart Disease And Early Death
• Inflammatory Diseases Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Risk
• Those Blinded By Brain Injury May Still 'See', New Study Shows
• Vitamin C Deficiency Impairs Early Brain Development, Guinea Pig Study Finds
• Fruit Is Even Better For You Than Previously Thought

• Planned Home Birth With Registered Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth, Canadian Study Finds

A August 2009

• <="" b=""> <a href="<a href=">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827073252.htm"> Fruit Is Even Better For You Than Previously Thought
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090819123937.htm"> Friendly Gut Bacteria Lend A Hand To Fight Infection, Study Suggests
• High Serum Insulin Levels And Risk Of Prostate Cancer
• Evolution Of The Human Appendix: A Biological 'Remnant' No More
• Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy, Report States
• An Apple A Day Keeps Kidney Stones Away: More Fruits And Veggies, Less Salt Prevents Stones From Forming
• Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Chronic Disease
• Mango Seeds May Protect Against Deadly Food Bacteria
• Black Tea May Fight Diabetes
• Insufficient Sleep May Be Linked To Increased Diabetes Risk
• Beetroot Juice Boosts Stamina, New Study Shows
• Assisted Reproductive Techniques Alter Expression Of Genes Important For Metabolism
• Walk, Don't Drive: Community Promotion Of Physical Activity Has two-fold Benefit
• Workplace Yoga And Meditation Can Lower Feelings Of Stress
• Social Stress Linked To Harmful Fat Deposits, Heart Disease
• Popular Insect Repellent Deet Is Neurotoxic
• High-fat, High-sugar Foods Alter Brain Receptors
• High Cholesterol In Midlife Raises Risk Of Late-life Dementia, Study Finds
• Antidepressant Use Increasing In The United States
• Common Household Pesticides Linked To Childhood Cancer Cases In Washington Area
• Unripe Banana Flour Could Give A Healthy Boost To Pasta
• Common Household Pesticides Linked To Childhood Cancer Cases In Washington Area
• TV And Computer Screen Time May Be Associated With High Blood Pressure In Young Children
• Millions Of U.S. Children Low In Vitamin D
• Exercise Benefits Leukemia Patients
• Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-pocket On Complementary And Alternative Medicine In One Year
• Eating High Levels Of Fructose Impairs Memory In Rats
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• July 2009
• Tooth Gel: Healing Power Of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial For Teeth And Gums
• Starve A Fever, Feed A Cold, Don't Be Stressed
• Elevated Insulin Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk
• Vitamin D, Curcumin May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found In Alzheimer's Disease
• Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Pregnant Women Reduces Risk Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• Diets Bad For The Teeth Are Also Bad For The Body
• Mom’s Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter’s Risk Of Being Obese
• Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says
• Antibiotics Take Toll On Beneficial Microbes In Gut
• Orange Juice Worse For Teeth Than Whitening Agents, Study Finds
• Complications Early In Pregnancy Or In Previous Pregnancies Adversely Affect Existing Or Subsequent Pregnancies
• Dietary Influences Of Liver Disease Examined

•  Chemical In Common Consumer Products (Phthalates) May Play A Role In Pre-term Births

• • June 2009

    Stress Puts Double Whammy On Reproductive System, Fertility

    • C-section Births Cause Genetic Changes That May Increase Odds For Developing Diseases In Later Life

    • Toxic Chemicals Affect Steroid Hormones Differently In Humans And Invertebrates

    • For Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Acupuncture And Exercise May Bring Relief, Reduce Risks For Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Acupuncture And Exercise May Bring Relief, Reduce Risks

    • Dietary Fat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

    • How High Carbohydrate Foods Can Raise Risk For Heart Problems

    • Being Overweight, Obese During Early Adulthood Associated With Greater Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer

    • One Billion Hungry People: Multiple Causes Of Food Insecurity Considered

    • Exercise Improves Functional And Psychological Ability And Reduces Steroid Need In Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Pesticide Susceptibility In Children Lasts Longer Than Expected

  Green Tea May Slow Prostate Cancer Progression

   Father's Sperm Delivers Much More Complex Material Than Previously Thought

     Stress Makes Your Hair Go Gray

  Di Diabetes Patients Should Have Regular Exercise, Weight Training Meditation May Be An Effective Treatment For Insomnia

      Individuals Who Apply Pesticides Are Found To Have Double The Risk Of Blood Disorder

  • Reproductive Health Effects Found From Low Doses Of Bisphenol-A
  • Diabetes Patients Should Have Regular Exercise, Weight Training
  • Meditation May Be An Effective Treatment For Insomnia
  • Stress Puts Double Whammy On Reproductive System, Fertility
  • Having A Higher Purpose In Life Reduces Risk Of Death Among Older Adults
  • Laptops Linked To Male Infertility
  • Successful Weight Loss With Dieting Is Linked To Vitamin D Levels
  • Moderately Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Keeps People Feeling Full Longer
  • Bisphenol A Exposure In Pregnant Mice Permanently Changes DNA Of Offspring
  • Bisphenol A (BPA) Found In Many Plastics May Cause Heart Disease In Women, Research Shows
  • Exercise Improves Functional And Psycological Ability And Reduces Steroid Need In Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Stopping Diabetes Damage With Vitamin C
  • Semen Quality May Depend Upon Antioxidants In Man's Diet
  • Feeling Close To A Friend Increases Progesterone, Boosts Well-being And Reduces Anxiety And Stress
  • Omega Fatty Acid Balance Can Alter Immunity And Gene Expression
  • Oxygen Plus MRI Might Help Determine Cancer Therapy Success
  • May 2009
    
  • What Is The Function Of Lymph Nodes?
  • Easier Access To Media By Children Increases Risk For Influence On Numerous Health Issues
  • Coco cola causes muscles problems
  • Green Tea Extract Shows Promise In Leukemia Trials
  • Following A Healthy Lifestyle Is On Decline In U.S.
  • Assisted Reproduction Increasing: Almost 250,000 Babies Born In One Year
  • Diabetics' Heart Attack Risk Can Be Reduced, Research Finds
  • 'Eating For Two' Has Consequences For Mom And Baby
  • Compound In Turmeric Spice May Stall Spread Of Fat Tissue
  • Turmeric Extract Suppresses Fat Tissue Growth In Rodent Models
  • Triglycerides Implicated In Diabetes Nerve Loss
  • Disruption Of Immune-system Pathway Key Step In Cancer Progression, Study Shows
  • Children Who Get Flu Vaccine Have Three Times Risk Of Hospitalization For Flu, Study Suggests
  • Ginger Quells Cancer Patients' Nausea From Chemotherapy
  • Diet And Exercise Intervention Helps Older, Overweight Cancer Survivors Reduce Functional Decline
  • Conflict Between Doctors, Midwives Over Homebirth
  • Early Childhood Health Interventions Could Save Billions In Health Costs Later In Life
  • Blood Glucose Control More Important For Patients With Diabetes Than PreviouslyBelieved
  • Walking Often And Far Reduces Risks In Heart Patients
  • More Evidence For The Benefit Of Exercise In Cardiovascular Disease -- And Even In Heart Failure
  • Teach Your Children Well: Focused, Happier Kids Grow Up To Be Healthier Adults, Study Finds
  • How Plants Protect Us From Disease
  • Worst Baby Foods Patients
  • Popular Diabetes Treatment Could Trigger Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Study Suggests
  • April 2009
    
  • Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes And High Blood Pressure In Women
  • Even Modest Exercise Can Reduce Negative Effects Of Belly Fat
  • Too Much Sugar Is Bad, But Which Sugar Is Worse: Fructose Or Glucose?
  • Adding Walnuts To Good Diet May Help Older People Improve Motor And BehavioralSkills
  • Grapefruit Juice Boosts Drug's Anti-cancer Effects, Study Suggests
  • Turmeric: India's 'Holy Powder' Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old Secret
  • Herbal Extract Inhibits Development Of Pancreatic Cancer
  • Antioxidant Levels In Cooked Vegetables Vary With Cooking Method Healthier To Griddle-Cook Or Microwave
  • Physical Activity Improves Life Expectancy And Decreases Need Of Care Among Older People
  • Buddhist Deity Meditation Temporarily Augments Visuospatial Abilities, Study Suggests
  • Even Modest Exercise Can Reduce Negative Effects Of Belly Fat
  • Acupuncture Eases Radiation-induced Dry Mouth In Cancer Patients
  • How Plants Protect Us From Disease'
  • Laughter Remains Good Medicine Giving Birth: Upright Positions Shorten First Stage Labor
  • Music Reduces Stress In Heart Disease Patients
  • Homeopathic Medicines: Can They Help Relieve Side-Effects Of Cancer Therapy?
  • Home Tooth Bleaching Slightly Reduces Enamel Strength
  • Snacking On High GI Foods During Late Pregnancy May Lead To The Birth Of A Heavier Baby With An Increased Risk Of Childhood Obesity
  • Blueberries May Help Reduce Belly Fat, Diabetes Risk
  • Keeping Slim Is Good For The Planet, Say Scientists
  • Fatty Liver Disease: The Next Big Thing
  • Pesticide Exposure Found To Increase Risk Of Parkinson's Disease
  • Charred Meat May Increase Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer
  • Effects Of Maternal Exercise On Fetal Breathing Movements
  • Review Identifies Dietary Factors Associated With Heart Disease Risk
  • Attitudes, Obstacles To Walking And Biking To Work
  • Sleep: Spring Cleaning For The Brain?
  • Your Oral Health Is Connected To Your Overall Health
  • Autism Linked With Stress Hormone Levels
  • Tea Tree Oil And Silver Together Make More Effective Antiseptics
  • Babies Born To Women With Anxiety Or Depression Are More Likely To Sleep Poorly
  • Diet Affects Diversity Of Microbes In Human Gut, And In Turn, Colon Cancer Risk
  • Common Fragrance Ingredients In Shampoos And Conditioners Are Frequent Causes Of Eczema
  • March 2009
    
  • Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums
  • Can Cherries Relieve The Pain Of Osteoarthritis?
  • Proteins From Garden Pea May Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease
  • Cholesterol-reducing Drugs May Lessen Brain Function, Says Researcher
  • Strong Links Between Mothers' Diets And Health Of Their Children
  • Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Higher Risk Of Prostate Cancer, Study Shows
  • Depressed People Have Trouble Learning 'Good Things In Life'
  • Hatha Yoga Practice Lessens Fear Of Falling In Older Adults, Study Suggests
  • Why People Often Get Sicker When They Are Stressed
  • Being Overweight Worsens Osteoarthritis'
  • Short-sleepers' May Develop Blood Sugar Abnormality That Can Lead To Diabetes
  • Not So Sweet: Over-consumption Of Sugar Linked To Aging
  • Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk Of Gout In Men
  • Injectable Birth Control Causes Significant Weight Gain And Changes In Body Mass, Study Find
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    February 2009
    
  • Vitamin B12 can prevent major birth defects, researchers say
  • Long-Term Use Of Nutrient Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk
  • New Test For Detecting Fake Organic Milk
  • Yoga Provides Emotional Benefits To Women With Breast Cancer
  • Dry Beans Inhibit Development Of Mammary Cancer
  • Unhealthy Lifestyle More Than Doubles Stroke Risk
  • Excessive Dietary Fat Caused 300 Percent Increase in Metastasizing Tumor Cells In Animal Models
  • Cholesterol-reducing Drugs May Lessen Brain Function, Says Researcher
  • Babies Learn Music While Sleeping
  • Lowering Your Cholesterol May Decrease Your Risk Of Cancer
  • Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk Of Colds, Flu
  • Weight Loss Improves Fatty Liver Disease, Researchers Find
  • Estrogen Found To Increase Growth Of The Most Common Childhood Brain Tumor
  • Only Exercise Effective In Preventing Low-back Problems, Review Suggests
  • Shortening Telomeres Linked To Aging In Population Studies, But Original Telomere Length Varies Between Individuals
  • Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy, Study Suggests
  • Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss
  • Few Women Follow Healthy Lifestyle Guidelines Before Pregnancy
  • Higher Blood Sugar Levels Linked To Lower Brain Function In Diabetics, Study Shows
    • Obesity During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk Of Birth Defects
    • Dry Beans Inhibit Development Of Mammary Cancer
  January 2009
• Most Heart Attack Patients' Cholesterol Levels Did Not Indicate Cardiac Risk
• Salt Reduction May Offer Cardioprotective Effects Beyond Blood Pressure Reduction
• Low Glycemic Diets Help Diabetics Control Blood Sugar, Review Suggests
• Early Childhood Diet May Influence Future Health
• Spirituality Is Key To Kids' Happiness, Study Suggests
• Grape-seed Extract Kills Laboratory Leukemia Cells, Proving Value Of Natural Compounds
• Evidence For Protective Effect Of Fish Oil Not Conclusive
• Teens Girls Smoke Now, Pay Later With Larger Waistlines As Adults
• Doctors Not Properly Diagnosing Overweight And Obesity In Children
• Trying To Eat Less Becomes More Important To Fend Off Middle-Age Weight Gain
• Women Double Fruit, Veggie Intake With Switch To Mediterranean Diet Plan
• Another Reason To Avoid High-fat Diet: It Can Disrupt Our Biological Clock, Say Researchers
• Blood Sugar Linked To Normal Cognitive Aging

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