UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News Published: Jan. 4, 2008 at 5:45 PMPrint story Email to a friend Font size:Study says pesticides found in everyone GRANADA, Spain, Jan. 4 (UPI) — Spanish researchers say 100 percent of people carry at least one type of pesticide in their body. A study by the University of Granada… Seguir Leyendo Study says pesticides found in everyone
– New device measures ionizing radiation Spanish scientists have created a portable device that can measure ionizing radiation, thereby making quality control of radiotherapy treatments possible. The University of Granada scientists said the low-cost, tiny detectors not only can quickly measure radiation in different body areas, but also create a historical record of the information.… Seguir Leyendo New device measures ionizing radiation
– Bladder cancer may be linked to HPV University of Granada researchers in Spain have analyzed 44 papers and conclude it is probable that Human Papillomavirus is related to bladder cancer. Study leader Jose Gutierrez Fernandez said that determining the relationship between bladder cancer and HPV depends on the method used. Scientists found different results… Seguir Leyendo Bladder cancer may be linked to HPV
– Shaking baby may cause brain damage. Shaken baby syndrome, from shaking a baby to have it stop crying, may cause several injuries with no outward physical signs, says a Spanish study. If parents or caregivers cannot find the cause of the inconsolable crying of an infant, they might react sharply and shake the baby,… Seguir Leyendo Shaking baby may cause brain damage
– A cookie a day can pack on pounds A chocolate cookie a day can add 20 pounds on an energetically-balanced child in four years, University of Granada researchers said. Miracle diets, such as the South Beach diet, the Atkins diet or the Artichoke diet, lack a scientific foundation and are a danger for health,… Seguir Leyendo A cookie a day can pack on pounds
– Genes and life events predict depression A group of Spanish scientists has identified a specific combination of genetic and environmental factors that lead to the onset of depression. A single variation in a gene controlling the transport of the neurotransmitter serotonin, combined with exposure to threatening life events, led to clinical depression in their… Seguir Leyendo Genes and life events predict depression
– Controlling stress helps fight lupus Reducing stress in those with lupus decreases some symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, fever, pain and joint inflammation, says a Spanish study. University of Granada researchers found patients who received psychological therapy significantly reduced their levels of stress — daily stress which occurs in circumstances of little importance… Seguir Leyendo Controlling stress helps fight lupus
– Goats milk healthier than cows milk University of Granada researchers in Spain say goats milk has more beneficial properties to health than cows milk. Goats milk helps digestive and metabolic utilization of minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, according to the findings published in the International Dairy Journal and Journal Dairy Science.… Seguir Leyendo Goat’s milk healthier than cow’s milk
– Health Tips: Take a vacation, just go Surveys show more than one-third of Americans do not use all of their allotted vacation time — but they should, says a U.S. expert. Taking a vacation helps rest your mind and body so that you are more flexible and you have a better perspective when you… Seguir Leyendo Health Tips: Take a vacation, just go
– New drug test via pericardial fluid The University of Granada has developed a new technique to obtain drug test information using the pericardial fluid — fluid surrounding the heart. Antonio Hernandez Jerez determined that the pericardial fluid is an alternative to a drug test using blood for forensic purposes. One of the advantages highlighted… Seguir Leyendo New drug test via pericardial fluid
