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Thursday, April 22, 2010

NEW HUMAN MALARIA SPECIES

NEW HUMAN MALARIA SPECIES-Scientists investigating ovale malaria,a form of the disease thought to be caused by a single species of parasite,have confirmed that the parasite is actually two similar but distinct species which do not reproduce with fai other.

GENE THAT REGULATES HAIR GROWTH IDENTIFIED

GENE THAT REGULATES HAIR GROWTH IDENTIFIED-Researchers have now discovered that activation of the gene Lhx2 leads to more hair growth.The gene is more active in the growing hair follicles and absent in the non growing hair.

Top five dishes that can keep you healthy!!!

Food for heath:- Here are the top five dishes that can keep you healthy so you live to see another day! 1. Cooked fish: Surprised? The 'omega 3 fattyacids', which it has in plenty, will clean up ur system of harmful fats. You can say byebye to heartattack and stroke. But dont even think about frying it! 2. Green leafy veg: Sacred of cancer? Then u'l have to eat ur veg. Their antioxidants will protect u against most of the cancers. Not to mention the precious vitamins and fibers they have in plenty. 3. Wheat: The king of cereals. Good source of energy, protein and fibers. Keeps you sharp and fit at the same time. 4. Fruits: Are you overweight?Then you need an apple a day!Low on calories but rich in vitamins and minerals.Best to have it along with breakfast.
5.Oats:You or your parents diabetic?Then start on oat meals.It fills your tummy without elevating your blood sugar.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

NEW ALTERNATIVE FOR OPEN HEART SURGERY

NEW ALTERNATIVE FOR OPEN HEART SURGERY-interventional cardiologists have developed a new method to treat patients having defective heart valve.Earlier an open heart surgery was needed to relieve valvular defects.The latest development is the introduction of MITRAL VALVE CLIP.It is introduced into the femoral artery through the groin along with a catheter.Then it is guided into the heart chamber.Clip effectively tightens the valve so that regurgitation is prevented.This novel technique is under trails in various hospitals across the globe.
                                
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