Researchers Reveal Why Eyes See Things Changing Colour
...eople occasionally see things change colour before their eyes. Samo and Marko Kreft of the university, who conducted a study using pumpkin seed oil, say that it happens due to the unique makeup of the cells in the eye's retina, and specific physical properties of substances themselves. In the study...Stem Cells from Human Fat Tissue to Hunt for and Kill Cancerous Tumours
...m cells from human fat tissue, and after expanding their number in the lab, used a retrovirus vector to insert the gene cytosine deaminase into the cell. The gene can convert a less toxic drug, 5-fluorocytosine (5-FC), used in chemotherapy, to 5-FU inside the stem cells, and the chemotherapy can then se...Smashing Times for Stressed Spaniards
...t whittled down to 12 finalists. First, they had their pulse taken then it was on to a questionnaire to determine their anxiety level. By test three things had got physical, would-be participants urged to warm up by pu...Dark Chocolate Possible Medicine for Blood Pressure
...g "complex behavioral changes" to help them reduce their blood pressure. But over indulgence in chocolate is not good as it is high in fat and calories. Fruits and vegetables provide a range of polyphenols, as well as important vitamins and minerals. Eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a...Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Trials
...rding to the researchers, since they didnt achieve their primary endpoints, these vaccines may be abandoned as dead-ends, despite their real therapeutic value in terms of prolonging patient survival. Clinical data are providing eviden...Gene Variation Increases the Risk of Lung Cancer
...and cancer, Engels said. The researchers believe their findings will provide the basis for further lung cancer research as well as a model for examining the nature of inflammation in other types of cancer. While smoking is still the greatest risk factor, we still do not understand how other factors pla...Nutrition Education Has Proved to Be Futile
...that parents have the greatest influence over what their children will eat. Doctor Robert Trevino of the ...er in San Antonio says that if parents don't teach their kids good eating habits before puberty, the challenge to get them to eat healthier as teenagers will...Patients Find Healthy Vein in Old Austrian Mine
...unsuccessfully for the last traces of gold noticed their rheumatism, skin problems and respiratory difficul...ine treatment cannot cure ailments, only alleviate their symptoms. But he said the effect can last up to nine months. "There is as yet no cure for rheumati...Epilepsy Increases Suicide Risks
...osed with epilepsy are five times more likely than their peers to commit suicide in the six months followin...ients. Typically, these patients are found dead in their beds with no apparent cause of death." Cardiovascular mortality and cancer mortality is also highe...Survey Finds Wide HIV Ignorance in the UK
...ple involved in the poll 28 percent admitted about their misconception related to condoms. Twelve percent of the people believed that HIV can be transmitted by sharing cutlery while ten percent thought that sweat can also spread the disease. Only one in three people who were surveyed were assured about......ding snus to inveterate smokers who want to reduce their health risks and for considering public policies, such as lower taxes for snus and public information campaigns, to promote its use by smokers. However, Simon Chapman and Becky Freedman (University of Sydney, Australia) argue that Swedens experienc...Anti-depressants Do Not Increase the Overall Risk of Most Birth Defects
...and benefits of taking SSRIs during pregnancy with their doctors. Women, who are taking an antidepressant should not stop taking their medications if they discover they are pregnant, but should immediately contact their health care pro...Same-sex Marriage: Shahzina Tariq Vows to Live With groom
...the bridegroom , after the controversy surrounding their marriage ends. Recording her statement before ci...a said she was not abducted by anyone, adding that their marriage took place with mutual consent. I called Shumail and wished to be his life partner and he...Anchoring Lives Aboard Warship: Nimitz
...es as often as possible. Crew members need to wash their clothes on a regular basis if possible, avoid sharing clothes, and in the gym: wipe down the equipment! The latest bug to hit the crew was viral gastroenteritis. Several crew member complained of vomiting for two to three days and noticed bowel mov...Organic Tomatoes may Be Healthier for Your Heart Than Traditionally Grown Ones
...rtilising the soil in traditional farming leads to their lower levels. However, Gerry Hayman, the technical expert of the British Tomatoes Growers' is unsure about the findings. "We use similar growing techniques here whether the tomatoes are organic or not, so the nutrients are of a high standard," th...People With Higher IQs are More Patient in Financial Matters
...e participants could put this amount straight into their pockets. However, they could also invest it for a ... the one hand, they can be more successful, due to their cognitive abilities, than their less intelligent contemporaries. On the other hand, they are general...Cheap Indian Medicines Illegally Flooding Pak Markets
...nuing unabatedly through green channels because of their huge price difference in the two countries. According to the Daily Times, passengers coming from India prefer carrying cheap drugs, as the prices of Indian drugs are far cheaper than those of Pakistan. Dr Qaiser Waheed, President of Pakistan Pha...Major Gene Link Seen to Childhood Asthma
...ations, called single-nucleotide polymorphisms, in their ORMDL3 gene than healthy counterparts. "We are confident that we have discovered something new and exciting about childhood asthma," said Miriam Moffatt, from the National Heart and Lung Institute at London's Imperial College. "These novel findin...Furore Over Spa Planned on Active Philippines Volcano
...e project would displace some residents and damage their farms and fishing grounds. The department suspended the project's environmental clearance certificate last week and gave the company seven days to secure all permits, including from the seismology institute, and to revise aspects of the project....Diabetics Risking Health by Using Alternative Medications Without Consultation
A large number of diabetics are risking their health by using over the counter nutritional supplements and herbal medicines without discussing their pros and cons with the health professionals managing their conventional treatment. Annie Chang, a...