He is the First Vaccine for Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth in Children

He is the First Vaccine for Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth in Children

What is a disease of the hands, feet and mouth? Disease characterized by a rash on the three parts of the body is often perch on the children, especially those under the age of 10 years. So far no researcher who discovered the vaccine.

According to the WHO, outbreaks of foot disease, hand, and mouth it actually happens once every few years in various parts of the world. But lately these outbreaks occurred more frequently in the region with an increase in the number of cases of illness legs, hands, and mouth occured in China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Chinese lucky number of researchers claim to have developed the first vaccine that can protect children from the virus called enterovirus 71 or EV71, the main cause of foot disease, hand, and mouth are deadly.

Vaccines of EV71 virus that disabled Vigoo Biological Beijing's artificial is designed specifically for use in the Asia-Pacific region, where the most frequent reported cases of illness legs, hands, and mouth which can lead to serious other fatal disorders of the brain such as meningitis and encephalitis.

In an experiment, researchers revealed that Beijing Vigoo vaccine has been proven to provide protection against diseases legs, hands, and mouth caused by EV71 by 90 percent. Meanwhile, within the last 12 months, the level of protection reached 80.4 percent.

The experiments conducted at four locations in China, three in Jiangsu province and one location in Beijing, involving 10,245 babies and children aged 6-35 months who were given two doses of vaccine or placebo at random.

"The vaccine is safe and well tolerated. Effect is the same side, both in participants taking the vaccine or a placebo," said lead researcher Feng-Cai Zhu from Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control as reported nbcnews, Sunday (2/6 / 2013).

Even so, researchers warn that they have not been able to prove that the vaccine can protect children from other viruses that coxsackievirus A 16, which is often found circulating and causing illness along EV71 legs, hands, and mouth.

Responding to these findings, Nigel Crawford and Steve Graham of the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia said, "The results of this trial should be spread to all corners of the world. But of course by involving the results of experiments to see the effectiveness of this vaccine against type EV71 is more prevalent epidemics in other countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. "

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5 Misconceptions About the Mosquitoes and Disease You Need to Know

5 Misconceptions About the Mosquitoes and Disease You Need to Know

Identical to overdo mosquito disease vectors. Though usually a new mosquito can transmit the disease when 'ridden' by certain parasites, such as malaria. In other words, not only mosquitoes can cause disaster because it depends on the parasite riding on his body.

This shows the importance of knowledge about mosquitoes and the tendency to carry certain diseases because there are not many people who know. For more details, refer to the five biggest misconceptions based on the testimony of a related mosquito entomology expert in the Division of Vector-Born Diseases, CDC, the U.S., Janet McAllister, Ph.D., was quoted as saying Huffingtonpost, Saturday (01/05/2013):

Myth 1: All kinds of mosquitoes are the same or approximately the same

Most people often assume that the difference between one kind of mosquito with other mosquitoes do not seem so big. Yet according to McAllister, species of mosquitoes that are completely different from each other as well as between a lion with a domestic cat.

"They have very different behaviors, preferences and food choices where they live are also completely different," he continued.

Even for the affairs of this residence can be a big problem. Because the city mosquito species can not live in the interior and there are some species that can only breed in very specific areas. So what kind of mosquito that likes your neighborhood can have an impact on what diseases might eventually exposes you.

It is also important to note, only the female mosquito can bite humans.

Myth 2: All types of mosquitoes carry germs

"There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes throughout the world, but only a few hundred that can carry germs. This is because most mosquitoes can not bite humans, some actually prefer animals such as amphibians and reptiles," said McAllister.

The mosquitoes that carry the disease are usually concentrated in certain species. For example, West Nile virus and encephalitis viruses St. Louis 'ride' on the mosquito Culex species. "But that does not mean that the Culex species are the only insect that can spread viruses are the most dangerous," said McAllister.

But it seems the one Culex species that are known to be the sole cause of the outbreak of the second viral disease for reasons that scientists have not understood until now.

Myth 3: The number of mosquitoes in the dry season less than in the rainy season

"Mosquitoes breed indeed in the water, but the actual conditions of drought is the most potential to cause disease. Concentrated because water is much dirtier and more rich in organic materials look more attractive to the mosquitoes carrying the disease," said McAllister.

Moreover the lack of water resources in the dry season means that mosquitoes and birds carry many diseases will share resources, thus creating an environment that facilitates the spread of disease.

Myth 4: Mosquitoes only select those with a 'sweet blood'

It is true that mosquitoes only bite certain people, but it has nothing to do with blood sugar levels, the use of a particular scent or a variety of other factors that are generally considered to be able to attract mosquitoes.

"Different species, different also interest in something, even though experts have found that in general, mosquitoes like carbon dioxide, lactic acid and certain bacterial strains whose concentration is higher in certain people," said McAllister.

In addition, people can make themselves look more attractive to mosquitoes, especially after exercise because the body of the people that are a combination of sweat, carbon dioxide and lactic acid.

Myth 5: Garlic can keep away from mosquitoes

There are some people who are willing to take supplements or eat garlic raw garlic by distancing himself from the mosquitoes, but in fact there is no scientific evidence to support this.

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Not Only Smoking, Most Watch TV Also Cause Lung Cancer

Not Only Smoking, Most Watch TV Also Cause Lung Cancer

Cancer in the lungs identical to smoking or exposure to pollution in a long time. But a new study from Japan revealed that most watching television can cause lung cancer. How so?

According to researchers, men who watch TV more than four hours a day 36 percent higher risk for lung cancer within the next 15 years than men who only two hours a day watching television.

This finding is reinforced by the observation of 23,000 male participants. Of all participants, only 598 people or 2.6 percent of the total participants were diagnosed with lung cancer. But of those 598 people, only 79 people are known to have spent less than two hours in front of the television every day. While 163 others were able to watch television for up to four hours (the rest is between 2-4 hours of television viewing per day).

Although the percentage is small, at least these findings add to the evidence that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to loss of longevity or life expectancy.

"Long hours sitting in front of the television increased levels of inflammation-causing substances in the blood that encourages risk of lung cancer," says researcher Akiko Tamakoshi, MD, Ph.D., as reported Menshealth, Saturday (06/01/2013).

"Moreover, the man who adapted the sedentary lifestyle has blood sugar and insulin levels higher, including metabolic dysfunction that can interfere with the growth of normal cells and turn them into malignant cells," he added.

But according to Dr. Tamakoshi, this can be prevented by habit or adding a portion of physical activity on the sidelines watching television, for example, often to the kitchen to grab a healthy snack such as fruit. Because diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer by 23 percent.

The study has been published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

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Simple Ways It Can Relieve Sinus Disorders

Simple Ways It Can Relieve Sinus Disorders

Sinusitis is one of respiratory distress when a relapse will be very annoying, especially at night. Blockage of the nose to the incessant sneezing can be one sign.

Well, if you suffer from sinusitis, you can relieve the interference with some simple measures. As quoted from the Times of India, Saturday (01/06/2013) This is a simple treatment for sinusitis.

1. Make sure the body gets plenty of fluids. The body needs plenty of fluids to increase moisture, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids either from water, fruit, or vegetables.

2. Rest and relax the body very  important. So, avoid to feel worried and lie down.

3. Be sure to get a lot of rest time, but if you have to work to avoid sleeping too late.

4. Take one teaspoon of honey and water from the juice of half a lemon. Then dissolve it in warm water and drink. For other options you can use herbal tea or regular tea.

5. Consumption of chicken soup. Chicken soup is believed to be good food at a time when cold. Although this is an old tradition, but it is still relevant done.

6. If you are tormented because of nasal congestion use pillows to prop up the head to help ease breathing.

In addition, you can also try one of the techniques of Yoga Master Jala Neti is taking in the warm salt water through one nostril while bending your head to the side and let it out through the other. Do this with the mouth open to breathe.

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Study: In addition to smoking, Unemployment Can Also Shorten Age Women

Study: In addition to smoking, Unemployment Can Also Shorten Age Women

Reduction in a person's life expectancy is usually caused by health problems they experienced. But apparently decreased life expectancy not only because of the physical condition but also the mental condition. A new study also found women with no education have a lower life expectancy.

"The death rate in women (especially white women in the United States) are educated to decline, but rather increased in women less educated," said one researcher, Jennifer Karas Montez from the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies.

As with the American men because any final education their life expectancy remains high. Unique, the death rate gap widens even more in white women who did not finish high school. In fact according to investigators, between the years 2002-2006 recorded deaths opportunities for women who did not graduate high school 66 percent higher than women who completed high school.

From which researchers found that conclusion? In this study, Montez and his colleagues collected data from 46,000 white women aged 45-84 years who took part in a national health survey in 1997-2006. Then the participants were divided into two groups: participants who did not complete high school and high school participants.

From there it is known that between the years 1997-2001 the death rate women who do not graduate from high school 37 percent higher than women who completed high school. But between the years 2002-2006, that number has increased to 66 percent.

To explain these findings, researchers looked at the economic factors, including ownership of the work, the level of poverty, home ownership, ownership of health insurance and health factors in participants such as smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption.

It turns out the researchers found that the two most prominent factors behind the decline in life expectancy in women is the ownership of the work and smoking habits.

"Our study found that ownership of the work and behavior of smoking is the most important explanation behind the increased risk of mortality in white women. Rather, we learned a little description of other factors such as obesity, mental health and marriage," Montez said as quoted from Health24, Saturday (01.06.2013).

To that end, according to Montez, policies aimed to improve women's health conditions in America needs to focus on improving social and economic conditions of women, given the less educated women tend to get a job with low pay and inflexible work schedules.

Though ownership of the work provides many advantages, such as the expansion of social networking and gives purpose to one's life. Not to mention can improve self-esteem and provide positive benefits for physical and mental health of a person.

"It would be much more effective if we increase the employment opportunities for women rather than raising taxes on cigarettes. Rather than simply observing the behavior itself is not healthy, better we tackle the root causes behind the unhealthy behavior and employment is an important means to achieve those targets, "said Montez.

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Which is Better for Body, Walking or Running ?

Which is Better for Body, Walking or Running ?

California, Walking and running are the most popular physical exercise. Various studies conducted to discover which is better effects on the body. Are the conclusions the researchers?

According to the researchers, large or small effect of this practice depends both on purpose to do it. If for example you want to control your weight, then you should run, as quoted by the NY Times, Saturday (01/06/2013).

In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers examined survey data from 15 237 32 215 runners and walkers registered in The National Runners and Walkers' Health Study, a large survey conducted at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California.

Participants asked for information about weight, waist circumference, diet, and weekly mileage walking or running when they join in this survey. This data was then asked again 6 years later.

As a result, people who exercise almost run leaner compared to those on foot. Over the years, people who ran maintaining body mass and waist circumference they are much better than walking.

Reason ran better in the regulation of body weight than is unclear. However, experts say that running burns more calories per hour than walking.

Another reason is the effect of running on appetite. In a study published in the Journal of Obesity, revealed that pedestrians take about 50 more calories than they burn during a 1 hour walk. While running to consume 200 fewer calories than they burn calories after running for 1 hour.

After each run and walk, runners proved to have increased levels of the hormone peptide YY. This hormone is proven to work to suppress appetite. While the people who walk not have elevated levels of peptide YY, appetite so they stay warm.

However, studies also show that walking can be just as beneficial as running.

"If you plan to walk, but want the same number of calories burned as running, then you have to walk about 1.5 times as much and takes about 2 times longer," said Paul T. Williams, a scientist Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories.

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Thirst at the Hospital, A Diabetes Patient Dies

Thirst at the Hospital , A Diabetes Patient Dies

Manchester, Bridget Callan (62) felt thirsty and repeatedly pressing the emergency button in the hospital for 20 hours for the nurse. Because no response, his condition worsened until finally he died.

Bridget who is a diabetic patient then feels thirsty and worry decreased blood sugar levels. Because when it comes to such conditions, he feared losing consciousness. This was quoted by the Daily Mail, Saturday (01/06/2013).

Because there was no nurse who came to his room, Bridget was calling her husband, Paul (54), which was then in the house. Paul immediately called Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester and talk to the nurse.

But after 20 minutes elapsed Bridget returned calls and says there is still no nurse came to bring him a drink.
In desperation, Paul finally called the police to ask for help, but the police just connect the phone back to the hospital.

After that, Bridget finally given sugary beverages to prevent hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a condition of diabetes in which blood sugar levels are very low. This condition can lead to coma and even death. Tragically, Bridget finally died after 4 days.

Paul is very sorry for the incident that made his wife's death. He felt Tameside Hospital failed to maintain his basic needs are very sick, such as drinking water.

"What happened to Bridget is very scary. He called me about 4 am and said he had low blood sugar. Bridget takes Lucozade," added Paul.

According to Paul, the phone Bridget said she had pressed the bell for more than 20 minutes, but no one came. "I just think, if it when it was Bridget can not call me, it could be once he coma or even death," he continued.

Paul has now made an official complaint to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on negligence in the treatment of his wife. "We are sorry for what happened to Family Callan. We will continue to monitor this case and will receive complaints Paul," said a spokesman for Tameside Hospital.

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WHO: Cigarette Company Like Mutated Virus

World No Tobacco Day

HealthNewsPoint.com, New York: Governments around the world should ban all forms of tobacco marketing, not only in the advertising billboards and television, because the tobacco companies finding new ways to penetrate the market, the statement said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Head of WHO's communicable diseases division, Douglas Bettcher, says tougher measures need to be taken to control tobacco use, which claimed six million lives a year.

"This is an industry that sells a product that kills more than half of its customers, but the industry is still able to attract a new generation of smokers despite a 2005 agreement on tobacco control."


"The majority of tobacco users started experiencing drug dependence before the age of 20 years," he said ahead of the World No Tobacco Day, as quoted from WHO.int, Friday (31/05/2013).

"Banning tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is the best way to prevent young people from taking up smoking and reduce tobacco consumption in the entire population of the world," he added.

Prohibition on advertising the open is very important, but employers are very good at finding other ways that are less visible to attract potential smokers and ensure customers remain loyal.

"The tobacco companies as a mutated virus. When you ban one type of advertising, probably the most popular form of billboards, television, radio, they moved to the other way," he said.

He was referring to the tactics including selling branded products such as apparel, selling products through a reality TV show, using social media to form a community of consumers as well as sponsoring an event.

"That is why the ban should be complete so that it can be effective," he said.

According to Bettcher, to 2011 as many as 19 states have done and witnessed a total ban on cigarette consumption decreased by seven percent, while one-third of the countries in the world to ban the new minimum or no ban at the latest. Data will be launched in July.

With tighter restrictions in developed countries, tobacco companies have moved up demand in African markets.

Bettcher warned of the dangers to be faced by the continent, given the health services in the region are less able to overcome the consequences of smoking compared to developed countries.

He praised Australia cigarette packs related rules applicable from December, which requires tobacco products sold in green boxes with graphic images of smokers that tobacco caused disease.

New Zealand and Ireland has announced plans to follow suit, in addition to the challenges for Australia in forum World Trade Organization (WTO) by cigar manufacturers such as Cuba, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, plus Ukraine.

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600 Thousand Passive Smokers Die Every Year

World No Tobacco Day

HealthNewsPoint.com, London: Better late than not at all, this sentence may be appropriate for those who still choose to continue to smoke.
The worst risk is the exposure to secondhand smoke damage the lungs and other vital organs.

Passive smoking is just terrible impact, especially for active smokers.

The first global study shows secondhand smoke is estimated to cause 600,000 deaths annually around the world reported by the BBC, Friday (05/31/2013).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) one third of passive smokers who have died are children who are often exposed to smoke at home.

Studies in November 2010 in 192 countries, concluded passive smoking is very harmful to children, high risk of sudden infant death syndrome, pneumonia and asthma.

Passive smoking has been linked to heart disease, respiratory disease and lung cancer.
"It helps us understand the real victims of tobacco," said Armando Peruga, of the WHO's Tobacco-Free Initiative, who led the study.

In Southeast Asia and Africa estimated 165,000 children die from respiratory infections due to haze.
"Mixed infectious diseases and secondhand smoke is a deadly combination," said Peruga.

Research conducted in 2004 found 40 percent of children, 33 percent of men and 35 percent of women into the class of second-hand smoke.

This caused 379,000 deaths from heart disease, 165,000 due to lower respiratory infections, 36,900 from asthma and 21,400 from lung cancer.

According to the study, the highest number of second-hand smoke are in Europe and Asia and the lowest levels were in the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean and Africa.

This research also revealed that passive smoking killed about 281 000 women around the world, caused 50 per cent in all parts of the world is a passive smoker.

However, the researchers say is the study's limitations, including uncertainty about the underlying health data and gaps in the data associated with secondhand smoke.

Writing in the journal Lancet, Dr Heather Wipfli of the University of Southern California and his colleague, saying "There is also acknowledged uncertainty in the estimates of disease burden. However, 1.2 billion smokers in the world exposing billions of non-smokers to become passive smokers, which cause disease
indoor air pollutants ".

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Alert, High Blood Pressure Can Lower Brain Function

High blood pressure, aka hypertension synonymous with heart disease. But a new study has revealed that hypertension, especially in the arteries that supply blood to the head and neck may be associated with cognitive decline, brain.

The research team from Australia said that people with high blood pressure in the artery or central veins, including the aorta and carotid arteries (the vessels that supply blood to the neck and head) has a test score lower visual processing, including slower thinking speed aka slow and
recognition ability (recognize something) worse.

"Usually the blood pressure measurements taken from brachial artery in the arm, but it turns out to observe the condition of the central artery may be a more sensitive way to assess a person's cognitive abilities. Central controls Because arterial blood flow to the brain directly," said researcher Matthew Pase of the Center for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University, Melbourne.

"So if we can estimate the blood pressure in the central artery, then we can predict cognitive function and cognitive decline that may occur in a person," he added.

In the study, Pase and his colleagues looked at which of the blood pressure measurements from the arm or from a central artery that has a strong connection with the person's cognitive abilities.

In this case the researchers recruited 493 participants aged 20-82 years from Australia.
Most researchers are Caucasians and non-smokers with no history of stroke or dementia.

Then participants were asked to perform a number of tasks to measure their cognitive abilities such as visual processing, memory, recognition ability (recognize something) and information processing speed.
Not forgetting the researchers also measured the participants' blood pressure both arms and a central artery.

As a result, high blood pressure in the brachial artery is associated with performance on tests of visual processing is worse. But high blood pressure in the central artery is associated with a poor performer on other cognitive tests, including visual processing, recognition and information processing speed.

"This shows that central blood pressure is a more sensitive predictor of aging-related cognitive," Pase node as reported by FoxNews, Friday (31/05/2013).

Pase suspect someone with age then tightened and the main arterial elasticity decreases, the brain receives more blood high pressure, which in turn can damage the brain's cognitive abilities.

The study will be published in the journal Psychological Science.

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5 Facts About Corona Virus

Reappear after some time there are no reports of new cases, corona virus instantly seized the attention of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) as a new threat vote.

"We do not know where the virus is hiding. We also do not know how people could be infected. Until we can answer these questions, we do not have anything to prevent attacks of this infection," said Margaret Chan, WHO director of the 66th World Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland recently.

So what do I need to know about the novel corona virus (nCoV) is? Here's the explanation as quoted from Time.Healthland, Thursday (30/05/2013).

1. nCoV be transmitted individually

 

WHO has not been able to say exactly how the virus is spread from person to person , but from a number of suspected cases could be ascertained transmission through coughing and sneezing or display environment has been contaminated nCoV.

 

Despite this, the contact can cause infection risk for the casual nature or not yet be confirmed by the WHO.

2. nCoV comes from the Middle East

The virus began to be detected in 2012 in Jordan and has since spread to several countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The problem is many a traveler who 'accidentally' take the infection to their home countries, such as Tunisia, France, Germany and Britain.

This fact is reinforced by the least cases of transmission of infection in individuals who do not visit the Middle East but to interact with them when she gets sick traveler from the region.

3 .Dominated disordered breathing symptoms

 

Symptoms of infection due to serious respiratory disorders such nCoV accompanied with fever , cough and shortness of breath .Even a number of patients also showed cases of pneumonia or kidney failure up to this new infectious diarrhea .

 

It could be that the people who have disorders such nCoV also susceptible to infection , although symptoms may vary from case nCoV in general .

4 .No taboo associated traveling nCoV

 

WHO has not made disallowance or limitation of trading or traveling to countries where the reported cases of infection appear nCoV .

5. nCoV unlike SARS infection

 

WHO said that if SARS is a distant relative of nCoV. However, as part of the same family of viruses , both infections they cause can lead to severe symptoms, although SARS is only characterized by muscle pain and fever .The difference, nCoV not contagious from one person to another with ease as well as SARS.

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This is Food that Makes Your Exercise Becomes Useless

Exercise to reduce fat levels sometimes in vain due to the intake of food that is not your case.
Although apparently healthy, these foods would damage the success of your hard work.

Exercise to reduce fat levels sometimes in vain due to the intake of food that is not your case. Although apparently healthy, these foods would damage the success of your hard work. Our vanity reveals some foods and beverages that must be avoided when exercising:

1. Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs are a source of protein without the fat that is actually required for the functioning of a healthy body. But it was not the right choice of food before exercise. The problem is the protein in a boiled egg takes a lot to digest.

2. Protein Bar

Hey, do not be tempted by advertisements stating protein bars can help suppress appetite. Protein bars are not actually better than candy. These foods have more than 200 calories that can weigh on your workout.

3. Caffeinated beverages

Caffeinated drinks are very dangerous for you if consumed before exercise. In addition, all caffeinated drinks usually contain some sugar that will make you feel tired. Not only that, the energy drinks containing caffeine can cause gas and bloating.

Experts advise you better drink enough water compared with caffeinated beverages. Additionally, you can replace the protein bar with eating healthy food.

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Perform the following 6 Ways To Burn Body Fat Faster

Delicious foods such as junk food and fried food makes a lot of fat accumulate in the body. The only attempt to compensate is to burn fat.

 

You do this by doing physical activities such as exercise. But not everyone is happy to apply it. Besides exhausting, the impact on fat loss also invisible quickly.

 

Actually, there are several things you can do to burn fat faster as reported by Health.com, on Tuesday ( 05/28/2013 ):

1. Interval training

Interval training is exercising with increasing intensity over a certain interval , such as riding a bike faster every 10 minutes once, or add speed to run each time through the flower pot .In effect, the intensity of exercise will increase dramatically .

 

A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that after undergoing interval training, the amount of fat burned in 1 hour increased by 36% compared to regular exercise.

2. Divide time exercising

Do not have time to exercise? Can be tricked by dividing it into 2 sessions each of 20 minutes. Implementation could be done up all day. Its effects can sometimes be more effective than a full hour spent in the gym because your metabolism will rise for 1-2 hours after exercise.

3. Calms the mind

 

Stress can trigger the accumulation of abdominal fat. One study from the University of California says that the stress on cortisol can increase appetite and lead to fat storage around the abdomen .

 

The best way to fight stress is to lower it. Look for fun activities to reduce stress levels. Some activities are proven to reduce stress is yoga or a walk with a friend.

4. Perform a new sport

 

Challenge yourself by exercising new and has never been tried before. Although for someone who used to run sports, new activities will make the muscles work in new ways. The effect will be shocking the body so that makes it work harder.

5. Lifting weights

 

Once a week, try lifting heavier weights than usual. When lifting heavier weights, the muscles challenged and will produce more lean muscle mass and stronger.

 

If cardio exercise only burns calories during the exercise, the exercise muscle will burn more calories during the 24 hours after exercise. Lifting weights will also burn fat tissue exclusively, whereas only cardio to burn fat at a particular muscle.

6. Sleep

 

Lack of sleep can increase the levels of stress hormones, insulin and make it more difficult to process carbohydrates throughout the day, concluded a study from the University of Chicago. Sleep is the time to recharge the batteries that run the body's metabolism. We recommend a minimum of 6 hours of sleep at night to be more fresh and ready in the morning.

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WHO: 3 Of 4 Children Affected by Cigarette Ads

Support for banning tobacco sponsorship advertising and the focus of World No Tobacco Day this year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the many young people who are exposed to tobacco advertising later affected.

WHO SEARO (South-East Asia Region) in a release reveals, 3 of 4 children aged 13 to 15 years of exposure to the messages through billboards of pro-cigarettes.
Similar messages are also derived from sporting events or other activities sponsored cigarettes.

"These ads have been shown to influence them to start smoking," he was quoted as saying on the official release received detikHealth, Tuesday (28/05/2013).

Therefore, WHO SEARO WHO which is a representation for Southeast Asia calling for bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of cigarettes in all forms of its member countries. The goal is to reduce the number of deaths caused by smoking in Southeast Asia are estimated at 1.3 million people each year.

"Statistics show that a ban on advertising and sponsorship of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco demand," message SEARO WHO Regional Director, Dr Samlee Plianbangchang.

"A comprehensive ban on all forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco can reduce tobacco consumption averaged about 7 percent, with some countries consumption has decreased by 16 percent," he added.

WHO SEARO conducted research shows that 1 out of 10 students in Southeast Asia have objects that include the logo of a cigarette brand and one of the 10 students had given free cigarettes by a tobacco company. Not only that, 7 out of 10 students also find cigarette brands while watching sports on television.

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This Tool Can Measure 7 Symptoms of Vital Body Only in 10 Seconds

Many people think tricorder or medical device that can scan patients within a few seconds may only exist in movies or science fiction series such as Star Trek. However, a mobile application development company of U.S. managed to make it so real.

Tool called the Scout Scanadu is claimed to measure heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels, whether normal respiratory system, blood pressure, ECG or heart conditions to levels of emotional stress, as well as possessed the genius gadget Spock. When used, the device is placed on the patient's forehead then within 10 seconds, the results will be sent directly to their smart phones using Bluetooth.

Not only that, the tool is also able to store the results of previous measurements so that the patient can track changes in vital symptoms in the body over time. Later this application is also available in the Android and iOS versions and can be read with Bluetooth 4.0 so that users can share their data with their colleagues and their physicians as easy as turning the palm of the hand.

Tricorder uses a micro-USB adapter that can connect to the USB port and it only takes less than an hour to recharge the batteries. The battery also durable because it can last up to about a week.

But then shaped prototype Scanadu Scout. In order to collect the data needed for these devices may soon be approved by the FDA, the inventor of Scanadu Inc. team. offered to some volunteers to try it. That way the inventor team also hopes to get input from volunteers design modifications.

Through indiegogo site, the inventor team also launched a petition to raise 200,000 dollars for developing the prototype and without warning, they achieved the target in just two hours.

"We were very surprised by the enthusiasm shown towards Scanadu Scout community since the prototype was first shown six months ago," said founder and CEO Scanadu Inc.., Walter de Brouwer as reported by the Daily Mail, Wednesday (29/05/2013).

"Almost every day we get a lot of calls and emails from parents, researchers, students to lovers hacking body (a technique to improve the physical and mental health condition of a person) who would like to participate as consumers first generation of these devices in order to really understand the condition
their own health, "he continued.

Scanadu Scout is designed by a company called Scanadu Inc.., Based on Nasa Research Park, Moffett Field, California, USA.
This tool is made of Micrium RTOS platform 32-bit used to make instruments such as NASA's Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) and the Curiosity Rover.

"It is quite possible that later we will have a 'doctor' in our own hands and this embryo bakalnya," concluded a team of inventors.

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Could China new H7N9 bird flu reaches Boston?

You may have heard about the new bird flu, called H7N9, which has been simmering in eastern China has killed 36 people. Given that Beijing is the second busiest airport in the world, is a reasonable fear that the Chinese flu outbreak could quickly spread if an infected person traveling abroad. Can the flu come to the U.S. and turned into a global pandemic?

Can - but only if the virus spreads easily among humans.

Sometime in early February this year, a middle-aged man who lives in the city of Shanghai to visit live bird markets. He chose chicken vendor who apparently healthy slaughtered on the spot. He took home freshly killed animals, in which he washed, prepared, and cooked.

Within 2 weeks of eating this food, man  body temperature rises to 106 degrees Fahrenheit and he developed chills and coughing up mucus. On February 20, he was admitted to a local hospital, where his lungs failed. A week later, the man died at the hospital from a sudden illness.

But here's what is potentially worrisome. Men from Shanghai do not live alone. Father and sister live in the same house. In mid-February, the two men developed a cough and high fever. A week later, his father also died. His brother, thankfully, improved. Both were found to be infected by avian virus we now call H7N9.

Because all three men lived in the same house - can we assume that the virus can be passed between people? "The investigation by an international scientific team concluded that the evidence so far is not enough to say that the person-to-person transmission has occurred," said Marc Lipsitch, Director of Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard School of Public Health.

In short - do not - we can not assume they catch it from one another. Instead, three people may have taken it from a visit to a local poultry market. Buy fresh poultry from the market is not unusual in China, where the stack of flattened several blocks and cages containing birds, ducks, quail, and other animals at close range, providing ample opportunity for viruses to mix and produce new strains, in a process called reassortment. Humans may take new viruses after exposure to these birds, which greatly increased risk during the cutting process, prepare, and cook (but not eat) chicken.

As a result, the Chinese government has been pursuing alleged exposure by covering the poultry market. The result, so far, decent. The epidemic has started to fade - the last known case was reported on May 8. So far, humans do not seem to spread the infection to each other at a detectable level. Even if the infected person boards the plane to the U.S., he is not likely to pass the disease to fellow passengers.

But neither the U.S. nor China CDC has put the guard down. There are alternative ways viruses can leave China than people in on the plane. Because birds are not sick as H7N9 infected humans, they can quietly spread the disease across the country. Some poultry from China were transported to nearby Vietnam. And the virus may be secretly transported by other winged bird that can fly great distances outside of China.

And what of the three people who live in the same house that all fall ill? Even if they visit the bird market, not too likely they do not really capture each other?

It certainly is.

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Stress Can Increase Your Good Habits Too

Under stress, we all tend to seek comfort - sometimes in ways that are not-so-healthy - but a new study suggests that the experience is challenging as possible to promote good habits as they are to support the poor.

In a different experiment, researchers led by Wendy Wood, a professor of psychology and business at the University of Southern California, found that under various types of stress, all kinds of habits become stronger - not just the people who caused the problem.

"When you lower the willingness and motivation you have less energy, you may fall back into old, bad habits of eating too much and do not exercise - but only if they are, in fact, your habits," said Wood. "Our novel finding is that people fall back into good habits in just the same way." The study was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Stress depletes the will, indeed, the brain is wired so that extreme stress is actually closed higher regions involved in long-term planning and thoughtful consideration. That's because these functions are redundant when lives are at stake. When threatened, the brain relies on fast, more primitive regions whose behavior is largely automated in such circumstances. Automatic built-in does not mean, however: much of our behavior automatically, such as riding a bike or eating french fries when feeling anxious, become automatic through repetition.

"People can not make decisions easily when stressed, low willingness or feel overwhelmed," said Wood. "This pressure limit our ability to make decisions." Default in those cases is to engage in habitual behavior, so, he said, "When you are too tired to make a decision, you tend to just repeat what you normally do." And no matter what the habit.

New research involving various kinds of habits and stress. In one experiment, 65 UCLA students followed for 10 weeks and asked about breakfast and the news-reading habits. During the first few weeks, they recorded how often they eat the food they are considered healthy, such as cold cereal, hot cereal and health bars. They also reported intake of what they labeled as healthy breakfast options, including pastries, pancakes and french toast. In addition, they detail whether they regularly read the news section of education such as local and national news, or lighter fare such as advice columns and comics.

The scientists collect data for a few weeks, students measure how strong breakfast and news habits are times when they do not face the stress of exams such as midterms and finals. Then, they compare it with the options that are made during the test period.

And indeed, those who have a strong habit - either healthy or unhealthy - engage in these behaviors more when they feel stressed by exam period. Whether it is eating french bread or regular health bar or read the news that they feel is important or a guilty pleasure, habitual behavior increases under pressure.

The second experiment involved 72 college students at Duke University. This time, they were asked to set a goal they hope to achieve, such as increasing the value or fitness. They also detailed the specific behavior they engage in on a regular basis to achieve their goals, as well as behavior that might get in the way.

For two of the four days of the study, they were randomly assigned to try to do as much of their daily behavior as reasonably possible using their non dominant hand. This task tends to deplete self-control because it requires a strong inhibiting habits. Once again, this experience increased stress habitual behavior - whether it's working towards or against the goals of students.

Another experiment, this one including 164 UCLA students tracked their learning ability, found that those with the lowest levels of self-control are the most likely to have a strong habit, but it is not clear whether the lack of self-control has caused people to get involved the more habitual behavior in the first place or whether to rely more on self-control behavior diminish.

"Our data suggest that stress and low willingness improved performance good and bad habits," said Wood.
"And this was after all kinds of activities that deplete willpower - taking exams, completing mental tasks are difficult, try to perform daily activities in an unusual way. Even people with chronic low levels of willpower and self-control rely more on habit. "

So why does it seem that only the bad habits arise when we face stress arena? Wood said it's a matter of attention. "We do not see so much as we fall back into good habits - these are the people who work for us to meet our goal, and so they are not problematic. It's a bad habit we focus on, so people are more aware of falling back into bad habits when they are low willpower. "Bad habits more prominent, in other words, because they tend to derail us from achieving our goals.

The findings may be useful to reinforce good habits that we cultivate to help our health. But it requires taking the time to establish healthy behaviors before the strike challenging situations. If you want the default to exercise when you're stressed - rather than grabbing a donut - you have to hit the gym again and again.

"Getting enough exercise, eating right, getting enough sleep, do not smoke - all of these must be a blind, automatic part of your day," said Wood. "If they are, then you will continue to do them even when your willpower is low and you can not muster the energy to 'do the right thing' for your health." The fact that habits are hard to break can work for you or against you.

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See young children to delay motor: Pediatricians

In the clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says panel diagnose and treat problems early can ultimately improve the prospects of children and help families get additional support.

"Identifying children with motor delays and, theoretically or hopefully will set them on a better path," said Meghann Lloyd, who studies motor development at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Canada.

Lloyd, who was not involved in the new report, calling it "a huge step forward for the field."

Dr. Garey Noritz and colleagues in neuromotor screening AAP expert panel lay out skills that a child must be developed by an office visit at the age of 9, 18, 30 and 48 months.

For example, a baby 9-month-old should be able to roll on both sides, sits well without support and grasp objects. At 18 months, the child should be able to walk, sit and stand on its own.

Pediatricians should also ask parents open-ended questions about their child's progress and watch the games children for signs of delay or loss of motor skills at well-child visits, the panel said.

On general examination, the doctor recommended that measures the size of the child's head and see the muscles, reflexes and eye movements.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-backed expert panel, said in 2006 there was not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening instrument designed to detect voice and language delay in young children. The task force did not have to delay motor screening recommendations in general.

"The AAP ... recognized that we as a profession do not always do a good job screening for motor problems," Noritz, of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, told Reuters Health.

Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two of the most common diseases associated motors and both can be picked up and treated earlier than they usually are now, according to Noritz.

He said the family often refer to "diagnostic odyssey" involved in getting a definitive diagnosis for a sick child.

"We hope that people get to a specialist more quickly and thus can be diagnosed more quickly, but that the primary care physician at the same time when they were looking for a diagnosis, will refer to (the child) to therapy," he said

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There are normal variations in how children develop, Lloyd said - so if a child is a few months late running, for example, parents should not be too worried.

But the longer the delay, or a combination of some motor problems, is a good reason for visits to the pediatrician, she told Reuters Health.

"Another type of movement does not seem right, such as tremor or rigidity or some sort of repetitive motor movements will be another red flag for me," added Lloyd.

Typical motor delay was not the result of a more serious condition is treated with physical therapy or occupational.

Parents can bring their children to the early movements like Kindergym program to promote the development of motor skills, Lloyd said, regardless of other treatments and whether or not they are delayed.

Have poor motor skills in general "set you on the path of the low level of physical activity, which of course is related to obesity," he said.

"Prevention is the delay or the promotion of motor skills can really affect your health for your life."

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C-sections linked to child obesity

ShareHealthNews - More Babies born via Caesarean section grow into children and teens weight than those delivered vaginally, according to a new study of more than 10,000 British babies.

Eleven-year-olds delivered by C-section, for example, were 83 percent more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers born vaginally after other relevant factors - such as their mother's weight and how long they were breastfed - brought to account.

This finding is in line with a recent review of nine previous studies that also found an association between C-sections and obesity.

By C-section, "there may be long-term consequences to the children that we do not know about," said Dr Jan Blustein, who led the new study at New York University School of Medicine.

C-section rate in the U.S. has increased, causing concern about the possibility of complications for both mother and baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, C-sections accounted for nearly 1 in 3 births in 2010 - up from 1 in 5 in 1996.

For women, the procedure increases the likelihood of bowel or bladder injury and subsequent pregnancy complications.

Blustein said the size of the risk of obesity for children is "not great," and do not have to come into play for women who require C-section for medical reasons.

But, "a woman considering an elective C-section may need to know about these risks," he told Reuters Health.

The researchers analyzed data from children born in Avon, England in 1991 and 1992 were followed until the age of 15. Just over 9 percent of babies born via C-section.

On average, the children delivered by C-section birth is slightly smaller - less than two ounces - than those who go through vaginal birth.

Ranging from six weeks of age, however, C-section babies are consistently heavier than babies born vaginally-in almost all check-in. Very strong link between children born to overweight mothers, Blustein and his colleagues report in the International Journal of Obesity. 

In the entire study group of children, the rate of overweight and obesity ranged from 31 percent at the age of three to 17 percent by the age of seven and 15.

Blustein said the study can not prove whether the C-section, itself, is the reason some babies tend to gain weight.

If so, he speculated, might be something to do with the C-section babies lose significant exposure to friendly bacteria during passage through the birth canal.

"Generally, the beginning and the establishment of intestinal colonization with bacteria seems to be very important. However, more work is needed before we can explain the mechanism of early bacterial colonization," Teresa Ajslev, from the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Copenhagen, Denmark, Told Reuters Health in an email.

For example, there may be certain types of protective bacteria, said Ajslev, a PhD student and researcher who has studied the impact of pregnancy on the weight associated with childhood but was not involved in the new report.

Or more commonly a bacterial imbalance can disrupt bowel function in a way that promotes obesity. 

Either way, if the exact cause can be identified, it is possible to give a C-section babies are missing doses to restore the balance of intestinal bug.

But it's also the bacteria that may have nothing to do with obesity link to the C-section birth.

"Another possibility is (that) it is the children who will be heavier too," Blustein said.

"Being a woman's weight as a risk factor for the C-section, so that's the problem with trying to figure out if it's real or if it's just a matter of choice," because parents are overweight are more likely to have overweight children.

His studies were able to take into account the mother's weight, and did not find an association between C-section birth and childhood obesity is a "weak" among children born to mothers with normal weight.

But there may be other unmeasured factors that help explain the relationship between delivery method and the overall weight children.

"It is certainly not the last word," Blustein said.

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Diners badly underestimated the calories in fast food

Many visitors who ingest far more calories in fast foods than they realize them, a new study suggests.

Teens underestimate the calories in fast foods by 34%, the parents of school-age children by 23%, adults 20%, says lead researcher Jason Block of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

Block and colleagues surveyed about 3,400 adults, teens and parents of school-age children who visited 89 fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Dunkin 'Donuts and Wendy. People were asked to estimate the calories in their diet, the researchers collected their receipts and know how many calories the food actually contains. The research was conducted in 2010 and 2011.

Among the findings, published in the BMJ, a journal of the British Medical Association:
• One-fourth of participants underestimated the calories in the food they are at least 500 calories.

• Adolescents' orders fast food contains about 756 calories, but they underestimate their orders with an average of 259 calories.

• Adult book average meal contains 836 calories, but they are underestimated by 175 calories.

• School-age children who have food gets an average of 733 calories, but their parents are guestimates 175 calories too low.

• Diners at Subway underestimate calories in their orders with a greater number of visitors than at McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Wendy's and Dunkin 'Donuts.

"It's too low suggests that the visitors do not really know what they eat in terms of calories, and they need this information to help guide their choice," Block said.

"They can get it from the company website or in other forms in the restaurant, such as wall posters, napkins or cups, but soon they will directly deal with it when they see it on a restaurant menu boards before they order their Customers eat can already do this at McDonald - and in some cities, "he said.

The study was funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Experts consider the findings of H7N9 bird market, assess the rapid test

Chinese officials are wrapping birds sampled part of an investigation into the novel H7N9 bird flu virus, as international experts to consider the effect of live-bird market closure assessing diagnostic tests, and explores candidate vaccine virus.

Meanwhile, no human cases have been reported since May 8, keeping the number of cases at 131. No new deaths have been reported since May 15, holding the number to 36.

China's agriculture ministry said today he has "basically" finished collecting and testing samples of 899 758 across the country, Xinhua, China's state news agency, reported today. Of that number 53 were positive for H7N9 virus, all but two of them from 18 different markets in the city of live-poultry Shanghai and eight provinces: Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Henan, Shandong, Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Fujian.

Positive samples from the remaining two pigeons. One is the wild pigeons of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, one domestic and the other is from another city in the same province.

None of the positive samples came from farms or pig.

Agriculture ministry statement said the exposure of poultry markets pose the most danger to humans and that the farms must increase efforts to guard against viruses, according to the Xinhua report.

Findings bird market
Meanwhile, a team of Chinese and World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) surveyed the impact of the closure of live-poultry markets in the wake of the outbreak of H7N9 human cases and concluded that the officials declined sharply after the market closed. Their findings appear in the current issue of the Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal.

The researchers focused their sights on the closing market in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces plus. For example, Shanghai officials unveiled steps on Apr 6, which also includes culling poultry at wholesale markets and environmental disinfection of poultry. The researchers noted that the incidence of the disease from infected patients from the city last April 13.

They found a similar pattern when they look at the market close in three cities in four provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. The last case was reported from the cities that have a market closure is 17 April, according to the report.

Drop-off in the case of humans support the hypothesis that the live-bird markets are a major source of virus in the region, but the group's surveillance data in the coming days will show if the control measures are very helpful in other provinces.

The researchers also noted that further studies are needed to measure whether a certain behavior at the poultry market workers or visitors put them at greater risk of H7N9 infection.

Health officials should consider the benefits and drawbacks to extend or make permanent closure of live-poultry market, with decisions tailored to the local situation and needs, the team concludes.

Rapid tests for H7N9 overdrawn
In another development, researchers from Australia and the Netherlands tested six influenza rapid tests are widely available to see how they would be useful for the detection of H7N9 infection in a clinical setting and found that they probably will not detect most cases, especially at the end of the course the disease.

The team reported its findings yesterday in Eurosurveillance.

When real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the gold standard for the detection of a new virus, but tests for H7N9 may not be available in settings where infection occurs. They also require a fairly high level of laboratory expertise.

The researchers, therefore, eager to see if the rapid test would be a useful addition to identifying infections, especially in resource-limited areas.

The group tested the ability of a test to detect the H7N9 virus and compared the performance in detecting some other flu viruses, including three low-pathogenic H7 strain of avian another, two seasonal human H3N2 virus, and two 2009 H1N1 virus.

Testing found that four of the six test sensitivity is lower for H7N9 than seasonal flu virus and other strains of H7 bird flu. For all viruses tested, test point-of-care Sofia, which uses automated reader, has the highest sensitivity. The Clearview and SD Bioline test had a sensitivity of the poorest.

They concluded that RT-PCR is still the best method for testing suspected H7N9 patients.

Virus vaccine candidate
In front of preparedness, WHO said yesterday that the two candidate H7N9 vaccine viruses are now available, increasing the total to four. Candidate vaccine viruses developed for routine flu viruses that have pandemic potential.

Although no decision has been made to produce a vaccine against the new virus, scientists can use the virus candidate to start the first step in making the vaccine, which can speed up the process in case one is needed.

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The mystery of why we itch revealed by scientists

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research says the answer is a mixture of commonly held beliefs along with some exciting new research.

While it is true that the irritation of the skin, such as rashes or insect landing on us, can trigger itching through nerve cells, the process of how we are made aware of sensations, clinically known as "pruritus," take part in the different parts of the body.

Tests on mice, scientists found that molecules released in the spinal dorsal horn began to biological processes. Molecule, neuropeptide natriuretic polypeptide b (Nppb), then travels to the brain, creating a sense of itching.

In their study, the scientists were able to isolate the mice without Nppb. "When we Nppb-deficient mice exposed some itch-inducing substances, it was amazing to watch," said Santosh Mishra, lead author of the study. "Nothing happened. Rats will not scratch."

"The receptor was exactly in the right place in the dorsal horn," added study co-author Mark Hoon. "We go a step further and removed the NPRA neurons of the spinal cord. We want to see if their removal would short-circuit the itch, and it was."

Through their research, the scientists learned some other interesting facts about Nppb too.

"It is released by the heart," said Hoon Time, "to control blood sodium and blood pressure.'s Biological foundation that many neurotransmitters are used in various parts of the body for different purposes."

So, does that mean it's time to take a celebratory dive into poison ivy? Are humans no longer have to worry about disturbing itch?

Not exactly. Hoon said doctors now will be faced with two undesirable options: Influence of blood pressure control or Nppb injected directly into the spinal cord, which, he noted dryly, "is not a trivial thing to do."

Meanwhile, the authors of the study hope to solve the other end of the equation, to find out why the itching stops.

"Now the challenge is to find a similar biocircuitry on people, evaluates what is, and identify unique molecules that can be targeted for lethal chronic itching without causing undesirable side effects," Hoon said in a release accompanying the study. "So, this is the beginning, not the end."

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Some Sunscreens Not Protect Like in the Advertised

Sunscreen industry has undergone a major overhaul recently. Broad-spectrum sunscreens, namely those that protect against ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation, must be labeled as such, and that sunscreen does not protect against both of them should be recorded, with a warning label on the bottle.

Changes and more have been enacted since the FDA issued new guidance in 2011, but a recent study by Consumer Reports has found that sunscreen SPF may not be honest about the company using the bottle.
Interestingly, not necessarily cheap sunscreen fool consumers. While some of the Target brand and Walmart brand sunscreens tested high, some of the more expensive brands of sunscreen, including Badger unscented lotion SPF 34 and SPF 30 All Terrain AquaSport, fail to protect consumers adequately from UV rays.

The Badger unscented SPF 34 and SPF 30 All Terrain AquaSport cost consumers $ 5.52 and $ 4.33, respectively.

There is good news for buyers sunscreen, too. The Consumer Reports testers saw a dozen broad-spectrum sunscreen and found several brands that offer better protection than expected, including Up & Up (Target) Sport SPF 50 spray and equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection SPF 50 lotion, which topped the charts with offer protection after 80 minutes of sunbathing and water play, as well as from UV rays.

Additionally, if you are 50 users Coppertone Water Babies lotion or Walgreens Sport Continuous Spray SPF 50, you should be good to go.

While 12 sunscreen is not a ton to test and there are certainly other good brands out in the market, it is still interesting to see what brands are doing well and what fell short. I'm sure you do not suspect that Walmart did the best products when you started reading this article. Tested 12 sunscreens for summer 2013 and the July issue of Consumer Reports. With information and avoid dangerous behavior, you can have lots of fun this summer without putting yourself at risk.

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Parents can prevent teen drug use despite doubts

More than one in five parents of teens think what they say has little influence on whether their children using alcohol, drugs or tobacco, according to a report out Friday.

The report, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), said almost one in 10 parents (9.1%) said they did not talk with their children ages 12 to 17 about the dangers of using drugs of alcohol, tobacco or other last year.

The findings are based on SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual national survey of 67,500 Americans age 12 and older.

National survey showed that teens who believed their parents would strongly disapprove of them using materials less likely to try them than their peers, said Peter Delany, director of the Center for Health Statistics and Quality at SAMHSA Behavioral them.

"Every time is a good time to talk with your kids when you have a chance," said Delany.

"But if you do not start talking to your children, before school is out is a very good time.

"In the summer months, especially around the holiday weekend, the kids are more likely to engage with the substance," said Delany.

Children may have more access to substances when they are out of school and in holiday parties, he added.

"Parents need to initiate age-appropriate conversations about these issues with their children at all stages of their development in order to help ensure that their children make the right decisions," said SAMHSA administrator Pamela Hyde.

Conversations about alcohol can change as children get older, said Robert Lindsey, president and CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD.)

"Initially, it may be very basic information," he said.

"As children get older, we need to talk about the impact on health, academics, relationships, driving and the dangers of alcohol and prescription drugs."

It is also important to talk about family history and genetic predisposition to alcoholism, he added.

Lindsey says parents should listen to their children and take care of their own communication non-verbal like this: "Children learn a lot from watching what you do than what you say."

For more information: SAMHSA has a guide Exploring Adolescent Years: Parent Handbook for Improving Adolescent Health, and the NCADD website has general guidelines for talking to children about alcohol and drugs.

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FDA warns pharma Tennessee tied infection

WASHINGTON (AP) - Public health officials are investigating several reported complications with potentially contaminated drugs made by a specialty pharmacy Tennessee.

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that the investigation involved seven reports of patients who received steroid injections of Main Street Family Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy in Newbern, Tenn.

Injection contains methylprednisolone acetate, the same drug at the center of last year's deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis. More than 55 people were killed and more than 740 others have been sick after receiving contaminated injections of compounding pharmacies Massachusetts. Steroids are commonly used to treat pain.

The FDA said at least one of the seven cases seems to be a fungal infection. The government recommends doctors stop using sterile drugs distributed by pharmacies.

Main Street Family Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy, which means a mixture of custom formulations based medicine physician specifications. Compounding pharmacies have long operated in a legal gray area between state and federal regulations. Since the outbreak last year, the FDA has increased inspections of compounding pharmacies across the country, triggering a potentially contaminated drug given state.

A woman contacted at Main Street Family Pharmacy on Friday afternoon could not immediately comment.

In a separate announcement, the North Carolina Department of Health said it is investigating two cases of complications reported by patients who received injections at a clinic in Greenville. State officials said the problems reported to date involves skin infections. There were no reports of meningitis, stroke or death, according to state broadcaster.

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This is Made in Japan New Therapy for Breast Cancer

Patients with cancer, especially breast cancer may be satisfied with chemotherapy or other cancer therapies that long-term average and can cause side effects such as hair loss.
Unlucky Japanese scientist, discovered a new radiation therapy accurately claimed disable tumor but short term.

Is Kumiko Karasawa, an expert on radiation oncology and breast cancer specialist who discovered a new therapy for breast cancer called 'heavy ion radiotherapy'.
In this therapy, patients are exposed an ion beam contains particles that can 'attack' directly to the tumor cells are malignant accurately and paralyze it.

Recently with the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Karasawa started the first trial for the therapy.
In these experiments, Karasawa will treat 20 patients at least 60 years old with small tumors that have not spread in the body.

Each patient will be asked to undergo treatment for one hour per day over a period of four days, much shorter than conventional radiation therapy that may last for months.
This trial will be undertaken during the five-year patient and the overall development of participants will be observed closely by researchers.

"Eventually we managed to conduct this experiment because we have a better understanding of the types of breast cancer can derive any benefit from this therapy," said Karasawa was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail, Saturday (05/25/2013).

Karasawa but also did not deny the contribution of the progress of medical devices that can keep the soft breast tissue does not move so much irradiation procedure to be accurate.

For business technology in the medical field, so far it has not been a lot of countries that can rival Japan.
Moreover, this is the land of rising sun 'home' for three of the six largest medical center in the world with a variety of high-tech facilities valued at 97.2 million U.S. dollars, or around Rp 949 billion.

Kyodo News also reported that this therapy proves effective for disabling types of other cancers, including prostate cancer and lung cancer, but heavy ion radiotherapy have not been tested in patients with breast cancer earlier.

Especially noticeable is the difference of the therapeutic power of rays used in radiotherapy.
In the conventional radiotherapy, X-rays and gamma rays only show their full potential on the surface of the body but will continue to weaken as the rays into the tissues.
But the ion particle therapy used Karasawa style is different because the power of the light remains the same despite having to go into the deeper tissues of the body.

"Hopefully this will give you an alternative therapy for patients who do not want surgery and can not undergo radiation therapy usually requires regular patient to visit the clinic regularly for months," he concluded.

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Actress Angelina Jolie Do a Double Mastectomy

WASHINGTON - Actress and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is currently in the spotlight for his decision to perform a double mastectomy to reduce the chance of getting breast cancer, even though he is free of cancer.

The decision was based on a genetic test done, and the other options available to women at risk of breast cancer.

Decisions cut both her breasts when she did not have cancer has drawn attention to preventive surgery.
Angelina Jolie says the death of his mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand, to cancer in 2007 at the age of 56 years, also plays a role in the decision to undergo a double mastectomy.

Jolie says that her children wondered if he too would die of cancer.
According to him, the genetic tests showed she had a 87 percent chance of breast cancer and 50 percent for cervical cancer.

The doctors found that certain genetic mutation can increase the possibility of getting breast and uterine cancer.
Two major genes associated with breast and cervical cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2 derived.

One study found that if a woman has a BRCA-related cancer earlier in his life, then his daughter will get cancer even earlier than in real him, if he inherited gene mutations.

Women with BRCA-related breast cancer has a survival rate similar to other cancer patients at the same stage. But Dr. Marc Boisvert of MedStar Washington Hospital say there is a significant difference.

"The problem is these cancers often occur in women younger and younger women tend to have more aggressive cancers, and they did not suspect him," said Boisvert.

The women in the 20s and 30s are not likely to get breast cancer screening.
Those most likely to have the most BRCA mutations is of European Jewish descent.
But "you can still have it if you are black, white, Hispanic, Chinese descent, Asian, or any tribe," said Boisvert.

National Cancer Institute recommend genetic testing if close relatives had breast or uterine cancer.
But do not have a BRCA1 or 2 mutation does not mean freedom from cancer.
And have an inherited gene does not mean that you will definitely get the disease.
But genetic experts can come up with a percentage, in terms Jolie is 87 percent for breast cancer.

Genetic testing costs alone can reach thousands of dollars.

Preventive surgery can reduce the possibility of a less than 5 percent, but according to Boisvert was not the only option.

"I think the important educational role here because your mind at ease investagate that you are being watched carefully and find out how much the numbers, and how the possibility of recurrence of it," said Boisvert.

Boisvert said that ultimately, the patient needs to feel comfortable with the treatment, whether it's prudent oversight or operation.

In an article published in the New York Times on Tuesday (14/5), Angelina Jolie says she decided to perform the procedure after knowing that he was carrying a gene that increases the risk of developing breast cancer and cervical cancer.

Jolie says some surgical procedures performed starting in February and ending in late April, lowering the risk of cancer from 87 percent to 5 percent.

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WHO Warns Polio outbreak in the Horn of Africa

WHO World Health Organisation warned the outbreak of polio in the Horn of Africa .

According to WHO a four-month old girl near Dadaab develop symptoms of polio last month, and two others were involved in contact with the boy later was found positive for Type 1 polio virus.


WHO says this is the first case of polio were confirmed in Kenya in nearly two years.


Added, one more case of Type 1 polio virus was confirmed this month in Banadir, Somalia.


WHO confirms that vaccination campaigns for children are taking place in Somalia, and the second round of vaccinations scheduled start on Sunday in parts of Kenya region.

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