Health Update

How environmental stress causes cancer revealed

Washington, Nov 6 : Environmental stress causes cancer by reducing the activity level of an enzyme that causes cell death, say researchers led by Indian researcher Kapil Bhalla and Dr.

Chest pains, high blood pressure speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's patients

Washington, Nov 6 : A recent study has found that Alzheimer’s patients suffering from problems like high blood pressure, chest pains or irregular heart beat often tend to loose their memories faster in comparison to those with only the disease.

The study, which was conducted at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. involved 135 elderly people with newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease who had annual cognitive tests for an average of three years.

Urban kids with asthma need four or more check-ups a year

Washington, Nov 6 : A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center have revealed that urban kids with asthma need four or more check-ups a year.

Marijuana-like brain transmitter may work as antidepressant

Washington, Nov 6 : A study has found that by enhancing the amounts of a marijuana-like brain transmitter, called anandamide, antidepressant effects were produced in test rats.

Over-the-counter pain drugs may reduce Parkinson's disease risk

Washington, Nov 6 : A study has found that over-the-counter pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) might help reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease in a person.

Children with Alzheimer's risk gene display reduced cognitive function

Alzheimer's DiseaseWashington, Nov 6 : A new study has found that children who have a ge

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