Archive for March 25th, 2008

Parents’ high BP may increase hypertension risk for men

Mar 25 : Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, have found that men who have one or two parents with hypertension appear to have a significantly increased risk of developing elevated blood pressure throughout their adult lives.

Scientists identify memory development mechanism in fruit fly

Mar 25 : In a study on Drosophila (a type of fruit fly), researchers at University of Missouri have found a memory development mechanism that may help people suffering from Parkinson’s disease and depression.

How ’superbug’ Staph aureus evades body’s natural defences

March 25 : Washington University researchers claim to have discovered how the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus evades the body’s natural defences against infection.

Dieting, medication may help lower hypertension patients’ blood pressure

Mar 25 : Following a weight-loss diet or using the medication orlistat may help reduce weight and blood pressure in patients with hypertension, says a new study.

Liver disease may reduce cardiovascular fitness

Mar 25 : A new study at University of California San Francisco has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may lower cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength,

scientist discovers how HIV turns food poisoning into lethal infection

Mar 25 : Research at University of California - Davis (UC Davis) co-authored by an Indian origin scientist has discovered a mechanism by which HIV turns food poisoning into fatal

‘Mutant’ proteins could pave way for new heart disease treatment

Mar 25 : A researcher at Florida State University College of Medicine has developed ‘mutant’ proteins that could pave the way for treatment of heart disease.

Scientists identify 11 gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes

Mar 25 : With the help of a new mathematical model scientists at Michigan Technological University have successfully identified 11 gene variations associated with type 2 diabetes.

Periodontal disease causes gestational diabetes in pregnant women: Study

Mar 25 : A study at New York University has found evidence that pregnant women with

Cod liver oil may reduce arthritis drug use

Mar 25 : Daily intake of cod liver oil can reduce the need of drugs in people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers.