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Garam Berefek Adiktif

2011-07-27T08:48:00.000+07:00

STUDI tim dari AS dan Australia mengungkapkan garam dapat menyebabkan kecanduan. Seperti rokok dan narkoba, garam ternyata juga memiliki efek adiktif terhadap sel-sel dan jaringan otak.

Tim menggunakan sejumlah tikus sebagai objek penelitian. Tikus-tikus itu dikondisikan diet rendah garam kemudian aktivitas otak hewan tersebut diteliti. Peneliti juga menguji coba sejumlah tikus yang tidak diberi garam selama tiga hari, tetapi kemudian diberi minuman yang mengandung garam. Saat tikus dalam kondisi membutuhkan garam, sel otak mereka semakin aktif membentuk protein. Aktivitas sel otak tikus itu sama dengan aktivitas sel otak pada orang-orang yang kecanduan heroin, kokain, dan nikotin.

Profesor Derek Denton dari University of Melbourne mengatakan ada aktivitas klasik insting saat objek penelitian kekurangan garam. "Gen menjadi pasif saat kekurangan natrium dan dalam beberapa menit akan kembali normal ketika tubuh mulai mengonsumsi lebih banyak garam," ujarnya. (MI/ICH)

Sumber : www.metrotvnews.com

Cara Atasi Infeksi Jamur PAda Kaki

2011-07-27T08:46:00.000+07:00

Meski terletak di bawah dan kerap dipakai untuk menginjak, bukan berarti kaki harus diabaikan kebersihan dan kesehatannya.
Bila sampai kaki mengalami masalah, ini pasti akan mengganggu aktivitas sehari-hari.

Jika kita sering tak mempedulikan kebersihan kaki, gangguan yang terjadi seringkali berupa infeksi jamur, yang ciri-cirinya antara lain gatal, melepuh dengan warna kemerahan dan kulit di antara jari pecah.

Untuk mencegah munculnya infeksi jamur, berikut adalah beberapa kiat yang mungkin berguna bagi Anda:

* Lepas sepatu dan kaus kaki saat di rumah dan biarkan kaki Anda 'bernapas.'
* Ganti kaus kaki setiap hari dengan yang bersih, terutama saat cuaca panas.
* Pakai sandal, sepatu ket atau sepatu saat berada di tempat umum.
* Keringkan kaki usai mandi, mencuci kaki atau berwudu.
* Jangan biasakan meminjam sepatu dari orang lain.(go4/DNI)

Sumber: www.metrotvnews.com

Wah, 1.400 Bakteri Bersarang di Pusar

2011-07-27T08:44:00.000+07:00

DARI seluruh permukaan tubuh, bakteri ternyata sudah memiliki tempat persembunyian favorit yang kerap kita abaikan.
Dimana itu? Pusarlah jawabannya. Kok bisa ya? Berbahaya, kah?

Hasil mengejutkan didapat ilmuwan Universitas North Carolina State Belly Button Biodiversity, Amerika Serikat. Peneliti menemukan 662 jenis bakteri di pusar. Anehnya, bakteri-bakteri itu termasuk spesies baru.

Itu bermula saat ahli mikrobiologi meneliti pusar 95 relawan. Setelah diteliti, peneliti menemukan 80 persen dari 1.400 bakteri di pusar termasuk spesies yang cukup aman dan tidak berbahaya.

Tetapi jumlah bakteri yang terdapat di setiap pusar sukarelawan bervariasi, bergantung pada seberapa rajin mereka membersihkan pusar mereka. Contohnya saja seorang sukarelawan, New Petrus Aldhous yang membersihkan pusarnya secara teratur sehingga tidak ditemukan adanya koloni bakteri di pusarnya.

Sementara itu, peneliti Carl Zimmer malah menemukan setidaknya 53 spesies berbeda yang beberapa di antaranya memiliki berasal dari tempat yang mengejutkan. "Beberapa spesies seperti Marimonas hanya ditemukan di laut dan Georgenia hanya hidup di Jepang. Saya sangat bingung," katanya.

Tim peneliti pun meminya relawan untuk menggunakan kapas guna menyeka pusar mereka sebanyak sekitar tiga kali. Kapas itu kemudian ditempatkan di dalam botol dan supaya bakterinya tumbuh.

Setelah tumbuh cukup besar, bakteri difoto dan DNA diekstraksi untuk dibandingkan dengan bakteri yang dikenal. Tim peneliti mengungkapkan mereka ingin menyelidiki bakteri pada pusar karena setiap orang pasti memiliki satu.

"Namun, kita memang hampir tidak melihatnya dalam kehidupan kita sehari-hari. Maka itu, sebaiknya kita memang tidak mengabaikannya dengan rajin membersihkan pusar," ujarnya. (MI/RRN)

Kehamilan Bikin Urusan Ranjang Lebih Hangat, Lho

2011-07-27T08:41:00.002+07:00

SIAPA bilang kehamilan membuat urusan ranjang jadi dingin? Menurut sebuah penelitian, kehamilan justru membuat urusan ranjang menjadi lebih hangat, lho.

Orgasme datang lebih cepat
Saat hamil, hormon progesteron dan oestrogen akan meningkat jumlahnya. Itu menyebabkan payudara dan miss V lebih sensitif dan mudah terangsang. Wanita akan lebih mudah mencapai orgasme, bahkan tak dipungkiri multiple orgasme juga bisa diraih.

Berhati-hatilah dengan mual
Pada trimester pertama, umumnya wanita sering merasakan mual dan pusing. Untuk itu, jangan terlalu memaksa diri melakukan kegiatan seks saat pusing dan mual melanda. Cari waktu terbaik agar keduanya merasa lebih nyaman, atau setidaknya cari posisi yang nyaman.

Orgasme dapat terjadi saat tidur
Karena payudara dan miss V lebih sensitif dari biasanya, orgasme bahkan dapat dicapai saat Anda tidur. Mimpi atau fantasi seksual dapat menghantarkan wanita yang sedang hamil, meraih orgasme lebih mudah.

Boobs surprise
Ukuran boobs yang jauh lebih besar ternyata tak hanya membawa kebahagiaan pada diri Anda saja, tetapi juga bagi suami. Bila ingin meningkatkan intensitas intim, pilih maternity bra yang seksi dan nyaman untuk tubuh Anda.

Jangan terkejut pula bila kolostrum muncul di tengah hubungan intim. Pada beberapa kasus, rangsangan seksual dapat memicu pembentukan kolostrum lebih cepat.

Miss V lebih 'becek' dari biasanya
Pada masa kehamilan, hormon memberikan kesempatan pada miss V untuk lebih 'becek' dari biasanya. Kabar baiknya, miss V jauh lebih lembut.

Bayi Anda bisa merasakannya
Pada usia kehamilan tua, bayi juga dapat merasakan penetrasi mr Happy. Beberapa bayi memberikan reaksi diam, namun sebagian lainnya justru hiperaktif. Sehingga sangat disarankan melakukan hubungan intim dengan hati-hati agar tidak membahayakan bayi.

Info yang tak kalah penting adalah, bila terjadi pendarahan saat berhubungan intim di masa kehamilan, segera hubungi dokter. (kpl/RRN)

Sumber: www.metrotvnews.com

Do not Ignore Symptoms of Depression

2011-07-25T08:47:00.000+07:00

Stress apparently could no longer separated from the part of our daily lives.

Starting from work to family, a variety of situations and environmental conditions could easily lead to various pressures.

Experiencing stress is a normal thing. Mild stress can motivate us to become more productive. But be careful, if sustained stress can damage the health of both physical and healthy. So, do not ignore symptoms of mild stress because if not treated can progress to more severe. Indeed, everyone has ways of coping with stress.

Here are some mild symptoms of stress in the form of psychological changes commonly experienced:
1. Angry
2. Depression
3. Anxious
4. Always hungry or loss of appetite
5. Frequent crying
6. Sleeplessness and fatigue
7. Difficult concentration

As for the physical side, visible symptoms include:
1. Chest pain
2. Constipation or diarrhea
3. Muscle cramps or pain
4. Dizziness or fainting
5. Mild neurological disturbances arising as always nail-biting
6. Feeling restless
7. Experiencing sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction
8. Shortness of breath

If you experience some of the symptoms above, it is possible you are experiencing stress and this must be addressed.

When stressed, your body releases the hormone cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline. The condition is caused by physical symptoms that occur due to stress. After that, you might start sweating and blood pressure and heart rate will go up. This could damage the immune system, making us more susceptible to disease, and cause the body to release fat and sugar into the bloodstream and become involved in weight gain.

Automatic Stress also increases blood pressure. If sustained over the long term, can cause high blood pressure which in turn may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. If you feel the middle of stress, ask for help from a psychologist, counselor stress, relaxation therapist, hypnotherapist, or even an alternative therapist. (MI /****)

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Only 10 Minutes, Relax All Day

2011-07-25T08:41:00.000+07:00

Well, do not trigger your emotions bubbling up all over the status on Twitter.

Because the actual day is determined by the time you wake up 10 minutes of quality. Can not believe? Think back, what do you do when you wake up in the morning? Checking email, fuel and social networking sites? No wonder when the day you went wrong.

Starting today, change all of that habit with the quality of our 10 minutes.

The first minute ...

Have a quiet time in bed for 1-2 minutes, then make up your bed again, Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project has said that the routine that begins with the neatness will bring positive effects throughout the day. By making a bed, then one of the unresolved concerns in the morning.

The next minute ...

Listen to music that evokes the spirit of, any song which according to your taste to make a direct smiled brightly. Most of the research, revealed that listening to music can help balance blood pressure, reducing stress and uplifting.

Minutes later ...

Perform stretching. No need to warm up perfectly, but pull your hand up for a few seconds while inhaling the fresh morning air will give different effects. At least this will make you 100% get up and start your readiness to the bathroom and beberes themselves.

Last minute ...

Reflect. Surely you do not want to see your face is a mess with a look of sad is not it? Smile. This is the drug most effectual encouragement today, as well as a spell that will make you happy all day.

Never again started the day with a frown while reading email or the status of the former on your smartphone. Wish you happy? Begin by showering love on yourself. (MPA / RIE)

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Beware, Diabetes Can Attacking Our Children

2011-07-25T08:09:00.000+07:00

Who says diabetes mellitus (DM) was only identified by a human adult or parent?

Diabetes also can affect children, even babies aged seven months. Unfortunately, the initial symptoms can not be detected so clearly.

"Parents are well aware of the condition of children who show symptoms like frequent urination, always thirsty and hungry, tired, weight loss, shortness of breath, a fungal infection of the skin, blurred vision, vomiting or abdominal pain. But the hallmark of children who suffer from this DM, the acid or acetone smelling breath. Immediately consult a doctor, "said Dr. Aman Bhakti Pulungan, SpA (K), Project Program Manager World Diabetes Foundation and Chairman of the Association of Asia Pacific Experts Endocrinology Children (APPES).

DM has the potential to impair growth and development of children. DM may result from genetic factors, diet, and environment. Not to mention coupled with social factors and social welfare were minimal. Because of that, the DM became the most serious health problem in the world since more than 25 years.

Type 1 diabetes occurs as a result of glucose metabolism disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. It occurs due to damage-producing cells of the salivary glands insulindi stomach or pancreas. Insulin is a hormone essential to maintain the balance of sugar in the body.

Then how do I detect it? Early detection can be performed in the laboratory examination of blood sugar. The normal blood sugar levels that is 100-140 mg / dl.

When your child turns out to detect diabetes mellitus, then immediately consult with a pediatrician. Treatment is usually by injecting the insulin. Unfortunately, the price is quite expensive insulin. Because of that, the Indonesian Pediatric Association sought to bring the government subsidizes health care for the child's insulin which is the future of the nation.

So, better to know the potential of DM in children in order to handle any faster, right? (RRN)

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Personalize Treatment for Hepatitis B

2011-07-25T08:01:00.000+07:00

World health care has now reached the stage of the latest developments.

Through the implementation of personalized health care (personalized healthcare), all patients receive appropriate and optimal therapy according to individual needs.

One application is the latest Quant HBsAg test that gives new hope for treatment of Hepatitis B. Currently, it has available two types of tests to monitor hepatitis B patients when used appropriately. Both can complement each other and help doctors monitor patients' response to treatment and to tailor treatment to the needs of each patient.

The goal of therapy in chronic Hepatitis B is not the detection of HBsAg in patients. Recent data indicate that the detection of HBsAg is closely associated with reduced progression of the virus in causing cirrhosis and liver cancer, as well as increasing patient quality of life thanks to the immune system against viruses as well as remission.

In addition, studies show that the combination of the level of HBsAg by HBV DNA level, can determine who the patients are not carriers of the virus so it does not require therapy, and patients who will get the optimum benefit from the therapy. (G04Healthy /****)

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Grape Seed Can Restore Memory

2011-07-25T07:54:00.000+07:00

When to eat grapes, we tend to discard the seeds.

Yet according to research, grape seed extract can be reversed memory loss in people with dementia.

Grape Seed Extract polyphenolics (GSPE) or extracts of grape seed polyphenols are compounds that are very useful to restore the memory in the elderly. Not only that, GSPE also able to improve thinking skills and logic.

Some research suggests Alzheimer's is one cause of dementia, which occurs because of excess brain oligomeric compounds called A-beta protein. The presence of these compounds reduce the function of the brain, particularly in relation to memory.

The grapes have antidotes compounds, namely polyphenols which is known is contained in the flesh. Therefore, drinking grape juice or fermented grape juice is claimed to cope with Alzheimer's or dementia in general.

However, a study at Mount Sinai Medical School who is believed to reveal the content of compounds effective against dementia not only in flesh but also in grape seeds. Grape seed extract called GSPE proven to provide the same effect with its juice.

Alzheimer's is one cause of dementia in the elderly, which occurs due to brain function decline. The most common characteristic of this disorder is easy to forget, and eventually patients lose brain function as well as other cognitive abilities. (Go4Healthy /****)

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Internet Addiction Make Your Brain Wrinkles

2011-07-25T07:48:00.000+07:00

A study reveals that excessive Internet use can make the adolescent brain tends to wrinkle.

Because of that as a parent, it's time to supervise and restrict your children, including adolescents, in using the internet facility.

The scientists found no signs of atrophy (shrinkage) in the gray matter in the brains of adolescent heavy internet user gets worse over time. The results published in the journal Plos One.

According to researchers, the Internet can affect the level of concentration, memory, and the ability of adolescents to make decisions and objectives are implemented. In addition, the Internet also can reduce barriers and encourage teenagers to inappropriate behavior.

Researchers concluded that after doing MRI brain scans of 18 students aged 19 years who spend 8 to 13 hours a day to play online games, six days a week.

Students classified as Internet addicts after answering eight questions, including whether they have tried to quit using the internet and whether they lied to family members about the amount of time they spend online.

The results of the comparison with the control group showed that teenage Internet addicts suffered damage to the gray matter in the wrinkled surface of the brain (cortex), which is where the processing of memory, emotion, language skills, vision, hearing and motor control.

Researchers also found changes in brain tissue called white matter, which pass messages between different regions of gray matter in the nervous system.

According to researchers, this disorder may make adolescents more dependent on the internet and have to face the risk of having IAD (Internet addiction disorder).

"Our results suggest that long-term Internet addiction will lead to changes in brain structure," said researcher who is a neurologist and radiologist at the university and hospitals in China. (Go4/RRN)

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Milk Containing Much Antibiotics

2011-07-25T07:41:00.000+07:00

Not only as a source of calcium, was also a glass of milk contains a mixture of more than 20 antibiotics and painkillers. The researchers concluded, after finding a number of chemicals used to treat diseases in animals and people in a sample of cow's milk, goat and human.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Thursday (14 / 7), the dosage is quite small for a drink, but at least it shows how the natural chemicals found in the food chain.

The team of researchers from the Spanish-Moroccan analyzed 20 samples of cow milk bought in Spain and Morocco, along with samples of goat milk and breast milk (breast milk).

The results revealed that the cow's milk contains anti-inflammatory drug niflumic acid, mefenamic acid, and ketoprofen are commonly used as painkillers in animals and humans.

In addition, the contained hormones 17-beta-estradiol, a form of sex hormone estrogen. There is also a niflumic acid in goat milk. Semantara it, breast milk contains ibuprofen and naproxen are also painkillers along with the antibiotic triclosan and some hormones. This study has been described in detail in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in July 2011 issue. (MI / ICH)

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Are The Way You Yrush Your Teeth Already Right?

2011-07-25T07:34:00.000+07:00

Have you clean your teeth properly?

Therefore, the toothbrush is right not just about rubbing with the direction of spin and do it twice a day. Well, here are some mistakes that you might do when cleaning your teeth:

Brushing the wrong time
The mistake that often happens is someone brushing your teeth twice a day, which is when morning and evening bath. Whereas before bed she does not brush his teeth again.

Brushing your teeth twice a day and should have a maximum of 3 times a day. But when that is required to brush their teeth before bed and after waking up. If you do not, then the dental remains threatened.

Too long
The ideal time to brush their teeth is around two to three minutes, and carefully done. Brushing your teeth too long will cause gum irritation. If too short and not thorough, germs and dirt will remain on the teeth.

Unusually gargle
Get used to rinse after eating or before brushing your teeth. This will reduce the remaining food in the oral cavity, so the brush would be more effective.

Toothbrush wrong
During this time, if you buy a new toothbrush into consideration what? One toothbrush, you could be suffering from irritation of the gums and jaw pain.

Guidance, appropriate a large toothbrush makes you do not need to open your mouth too wide. In addition, select a soft bristle brush but not weak so they can enter between the teeth without injuring the gums.

How to hold a toothbrush
You certainly know the teeth should be brushed with a small rotating movement, but do not forget you also have to hold a toothbrush so that the brush bristles forming an angle of 45 degrees with the gums.

As for the back of the front teeth, hold the brush vertically and do the twist. As for the molars, scrub with a bristle brush attached to the flat surface of the tooth, and do the movement towards the inside.

Brush your teeth are not flushed properly
Oral hygiene is not only time but also because of the brush to brush his teeth. Rinse with a clean toothbrush every time you run out use, make sure there are no remaining food or toothpaste are still lagging behind. After that dry the toothbrush by removing the remaining water and dry the rest with disposable wipes.

Old tooth brush is not replaced
Over the past has not been broken and his fur is still there, toothbrush still be used but are no longer effective. Do not wait until you break a tooth brush, tooth brush instead of a maximum of 6 months of usage. Especially if the feathers are sticking to the right and left, you have to replace them with new ones. (MPA / RRN)

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Kill Malaria Mosquitoes with Foot Odor

2011-07-25T07:27:00.000+07:00

Turn is not just humans who can smell the aroma of dizziness during foot odor, but also mosquitoes! Not just a headache, can even die. The method used by researchers in the fight against malaria to attract mosquitoes and then set him up.

The traps use the smell of human feet in socks to make sense of mosquito attraction becomes four times larger, said Dr. Fredros Okumu, head of research projects at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania. Mosquitoes that flew into the trap is then poisoned.

Socks in the form of nets was also shown to substantially reduce the number of malaria cases are fatal. However, unfortunately this method can only be done indoors and can not effectively fight mosquitoes outdoors.

"The goal of global eradication of malaria would not be possible without the presence of new technologies," said Dr Okumu who also suffered from malaria, as quoted from Yahoo on Wednesday (13 / 7).

Dr Bart Knols Dutch scientist who first discovered that mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of human feet. He found him standing naked in a dark room and let the mosquitoes bite body parts.

Now, Dr Okumu has been awarded additional funding by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Grand Challenges Canada to create a mosquito trap at an affordable price that can be used outdoors. Dr Okumu also said more research is needed to find the right place for the trap. When the trap too close, people will have a greater risk to be bitten, but if too far, the device will not be too effective. (MI / ICH)

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5 Easy Steps to Healthy Heart

2011-07-24T10:48:00.000+07:00

May not many people know about their own heart health conditions themselves, whether high risk or low risk, as well as ways of preventing heart disease.

However, there are actually five simple steps that can help lower the risk of heart disease, says a leading preventive cardiology specialist.

Approximately 58 million Americans have heart disease and more needs to be done to educate the public about risk factors and prevention, said Dr. Holly Anderson, a director of the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute of New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Cardiologist gives some tips on heart health, including:

1. Know your numbers in the size of a probe.
Ask your doctor about numbers that are considered normal for blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride content.

2. Start exercising.
Walking is enough for 20 to 30 minutes several days a week can reduce the risk of premature death by more than 50 percent. Physical activity can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, reduce stress, improve sleep, improve mood, improve cognition and prevent dementia.

3. Laugh.
Took only about 15 minutes laughing with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise in terms of cardiovascular health. Research has also linked to laugh with reduced pain and anxiety, improve the function of vascular health, and meningkatkaan brain hormone levels that can improve your mood.

4. Give more attention to your waist rather than your weight.
Waistline is a better measure of overall health than weight, because the amount of fat around the waist is directly related to high blood pressure and high cholesterol and can increase the risk of diabetes.

5. Strive enough sleep.
Lack of sleep increases blood pressure, cause stress, increase appetite, slow metabolism, lower cognition and hamper your mood. (Go4Healthy /****)

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Saltpeter Indicates Unhealthy Body

2011-07-23T11:32:00.001+07:00

Normal belching is considered as a sign the body is already full.

However, if the belching occur repeatedly even when the stomach in an empty condition, there may be something wrong with the body.

Burping is one of the normal function of the body that are useful for removing the gas or air that accumulate in the stomach, thereby reducing discomfort.

When a person eats or drinks, then in fact not only are food and beverages into the body. But the air like nitrogen and oxygen gases as well into the stomach and if it has been piling up the air must be expelled through belching.

The incoming air or gas is forced out of the stomach and up into the esophagus (tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach) to be expelled through the mouth so there was saltpeter.

However, if the burping that occurs repeatedly or accompanied by other symptoms, then maybe there is an underlying medical disorder such conditions as:

1. Dyspepsia
Condition that refers to a group of symptoms related to digestive function. In addition to burping, also may accompany other symptoms such as abdominal bloating, pain, nausea, vomiting, feeling too full after eating, poor appetite or regurgitate some food that has been tucked into the body. Several things can cause it such as psychological stress, smoking, use of alcohol and drugs such as aspirin.

2. Disorders of the esophagus
The condition is usually not the only cause belching. Nsmun, sometimes followed by a flow of stomach acid or foods that turn from the stomach contents into the esophagus, causing discomfort.

3. Heartburn
The condition is caused by increasing the amount of stomach acid in the stomach, causing discomfort. It can make a person more likely belch, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

If the condition is persistent, then you should not underestimate the saltpeter that many times. (Go4health /****)

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Bacteria Cause Diabetes Pus

2011-07-22T20:53:00.000+07:00

A new bacterial sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea have become immune to antibiotics.

It was delivered according to the results of international research.

Analysis of the bacterium that causes gonorrhea showed a new variant that is very fast for the mutation. Scientists from the Swedish Reference Laboratory warned that infectious disease could be a threat to global public health.

New drugs to delay the spread of infectious diseases was necessary. The first case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea was found in Japan.

By analyzing the types of bacteria resistant gonorrhea antibiotic, called H041, researchers identify genetic mutation that has led to new types of highly resistant to all types of cephalosporin antibiotics. Cephalosporins are used to treat many types of infections caused by bacteria. This antibiotic is very similar to penicillin.

Dr Magnus Unemo of the Research Laboratory for Pathogenic Neisseria in Sweden said the findings were alarming but it is anticipated.

"Ever since antibiotics became the standard treatment for gonorrhea in the 1940s, these bacteria have demonstrated a remarkable ability to develop mechanisms of resistance to all drugs used to control it," said Dr. Unemo. "It's too early to assess whether new types of bacteria that has spread, usually a new immunity to the bacteria can spread quickly unless the drug or an effective new treatment programs are developed."

Rebecca Findlay, from the Family Planning Association, called it a worrying sign.

"Prevention is more important because we know that antibiotics are not always able to cure it. The disease gonorrhea can affect people of all ages and all people should pay attention to their sexual health," said Findlay.

Dr David Livermore, laboratory director who monitors antibiotic resistance in the UK Health Protection Agency, said the "latest in laboratory experiments showed that the bacteria become less sensitive to cephalosporins, and some reportedly failed. This means we must change the type of cephalosporin use and increase the dose . "

"There are concerns gonorrhea will become much more difficult to cure in the next five years," he said.

Gonorrhea is a disease that is transmitted through sexual relations most common worldwide. Patients feel sore when urinating and sometimes secrete fluid like pus.

But about 50% of women and about 2 to 5% of men who suffer from gonorrhea show no signs. If left untreated gonorrhea can cause disease health complications that can not be cured in men and women.

The best way to avoid this is to wear a condom when having sexual intercourse, reported the BBC. (Go4/DNI)

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Who Said Diet Soda Not Make You Fat?

2011-07-22T18:10:00.000+07:00

Lately appear sodas without the sugar content and calories.

The drink is claimed to maintain ideal body weight remained. But in fact, diet soda is no different than regular soda. Diet soda actually causes weight gain.

Researchers from the United States conducted a study that links between diet soda with a trigger weight gain. Researchers collected data on height, weight, waist circumference, and dietary intake in 474 adults. After lebihd ari 9 years, researchers also re-measure these things.

The result, respondents who drank diet soda had a greater waist circumference 70 percent of its original size. That's compared to those who do not consume a diet soda. As for diet soda drinkers waist circumference greater than 50 percent of respondents who did not consume these beverages.

"Soda may be calorie-free diet, but that does not mean you can be free from the consequences of weight gain," said Helen P. Hazuda, professor and chair of clinical epidemiology University of Texas Health Science Center.

Not only obesity problem that would arise from eating a diet soda constantly. The second study was conducted, with rats as experimental objects. The researchers gave a diet containing aspartame - an artificial sweetener used in diet soda - the number of rats for three months.

After three months, the rats had higher blood sugar levels, compared to mice that did not consume aspartame. So, diet soda may be calorie-free, sugar-free but not necessarily. In fact, its sugar content can be higher than regular soda.

Explained again by Helen, artificial sweeteners contained in diet soda can lead to 'sweet tooth', ie a state in which one wants to always eat sweet foods. He was so easily tempted to eat sugary foods like cookies and candy.

Artificial sweeteners also trigger a change in appetite, potentially damaging brain cells and cause disorders of the pancreas that can result in pre-diabetes. (Go4/RRN)

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How to Overcome Fungus Infection On Leg

2011-07-22T18:04:00.000+07:00

Although located at the bottom and is often used to tread, it does not mean the feet should be ignored hygiene and health.

When it comes to foot problems, this will definitely interfere with daily activities.

If we often do not care about foot hygiene, disorders that occur frequently in the form of fungal infection, the characteristics such as itching, blisters with redness and cracked skin between the fingers.

To prevent the emergence of a yeast infection, here are some tips that may be useful for you:

* Remove shoes and socks at home and let your feet 'breathe'.
* Change socks every day with a clean, especially during hot weather.
* Wear sandals, boots or shoes ket when in public places.
* Dry your feet after bathing, washing the feet or ablutions.
* Do not get used to borrow shoes from others. (Go4/DNI)

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1.400 Bacteria Nested in Navel!?

2011-07-22T17:50:00.000+07:00

FROM the entire surface of the body, the bacteria were already have a favorite hiding place we often ignore. Where is it? Nevel is the answer. How could you? Is that Dangerous?

The results surprised scientists obtained the University of North Carolina State Belly Button Biodiversity, the United States. Researchers found 662 species of bacteria in the navel. Surprisingly, the bacteria including the new species.

It began when microbiologists studied 95 volunteers navel. After investigation, the researchers found 80 percent of the 1,400 species of bacteria in the navel, including a fairly safe and harmless.

But the number of bacteria contained in each navel volunteers vary, depending on how diligent they clean up their navel. For instance a volunteer, New Peter Aldhous who cleaned her navel on a regular basis so that there were no colonies of bacteria in his navel.

Meanwhile, Carl Zimmer researchers instead found at least 53 different species, some of which have originated from a surprising place. "Some species such as Marimonas only found in the ocean and Georgenia live only in Japan. I am very confused," he said.

The research team also meminya volunteers to use cotton to wipe their belly button about three times as much. Cotton was then placed in a bottle and so bacteria grow.

Having grown large enough, bacterial DNA is extracted to be photographed and compared with known bacteria. The research team revealed they want to investigate bacteria on navel because everyone would have one.

"However, we are hardly seen in our everyday lives. Thus, we should not ignore it diligently cleaning the navel," he said. (MI / RRN)

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Pregnancy Make More Romantic

2011-07-22T13:26:00.000+07:00

Who says pregnancy makes the bedroom so cold?

According to one study, pregnancy actually make matters of the bed becomes warmer, you know.

Orgasms come faster
During pregnancy, hormones progesterone and estrogen will increase in number. That causes the breasts and vagina are more sensitive and easily aroused. Women are more likely to reach orgasm, even multiple orgasms no doubt also be achieved.

Be careful with nausea
In the first trimester, most women often feel nauseated and dizzy. For that, do not force yourself to do sexual activities when dizziness and nausea hit. Find the best time so they feel more comfortable, or at least find a comfortable position.

Orgasm can occur during sleep
Because the breasts and vagina are more sensitive than usual, orgasm can be achieved even while you sleep. Dreams or sexual fantasies can deliver pregnant women, reaching orgasm more easily.

boobs surprise
Size much bigger boobs was not only brings happiness to yourself alone, but also for the husband. If you want to increase the intensity of the intimate, select maternity bra sexy and comfortable for your body.

Do not be surprised if the colostrum also appeared in the middle of intercourse. In some cases, sexual stimulation can trigger the formation of colostrum faster.

Miss V is more 'muddy' than usual
During pregnancy, hormones in the vagina provides an opportunity for more 'muddy' than usual. The good news, Miss V is much softer.

Your baby can feel it
Late in pregnancy, the baby can also feel the penetration of Mr Happy. Some babies react silent, but others just hyperactive. So it is advisable to have intercourse with caution so as not to harm the baby.

Info that is not less important is, if there is bleeding during intercourse during pregnancy, contact your doctor immediately. (kpl / RRN)

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Ways to Minimize Facial Pores

2011-07-22T13:20:00.000+07:00

Large pores make skin look rough and unattractive.

Even though it is impossible to reduce the size of the pores permanently, you can reduce the appearance so it is not too obvious.

There are a number of factors that can lead to enlarged pores, such as:

Genetic
Individuals with a thick skin (bare) and the oily pores tend to have large and clearly visible, compared to their dry skin. This last condition is hereditary and genetic factors influenced.

Sun
One of the negative effects of sunlight is an enlarged pores. Skin due to sun damage and aging cause the epidermis to thicken and circle the cells tend to collect around individual pores. Under the microscope, the circles are enlarging the pore diameter.

Bad treatment
The pores can be more clearly seen due to lack of maintenance and poor skin exfoliation. Too much oil and remnants of the buildup of skin cells to exfoliate naturally, can accumulate around the edges of the pores. As a result, the pores appear larger than actual size.

Blackheads
Blackheads can enlarge the pores and makes people's attention focused on the pores. So, how do I reduce the size of the pores to make them less visible?

Here are ways to shrink pores:
Routine maintenance
The best way to minimize the size of the pores is by adhering to the proper facial cleansing routine. Wash your face every day or twice a day, using a mild soap or soap facial cleanser, especially if you're used to using makeup.

Cleaning the skin helps remove blockages in the pores, by removing impurities and allow skin to breathe. Never sleep with makeup terpulas condition still faces.

Exfoliate
Exfoliate and toning helps remove dirt from his face, closing the pores and tighten skin. Use a mild exfoliater containing salicylic acid as the best way to shed dead skin cells trapped in the pores. Meanwhile, toning serves to constricts the pore size.

Sunscreen
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to avoid pores appear larger than actual size.

Moisturizers
Use a moisturizer every day even though you have oily skin. In this case, use a gel-based moisturizer to get the effect of oil-free skin. (MI / RRN)

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Avoiding the Causes of Migraines

2011-07-22T09:08:00.000+07:00

Patients certainly very tormented by migraine headaches side.\ Migraine sufferers are usually sensitive to certain foods, strong perfume, blinking lights, weather changes, as well as other factors. Here are some common factors that lead to migraine pain:

a. food
Some types of foods should be limited so that you do not get a headache:
1. cheddar cheese
2. chocolate
3. Salted foods, pickled, or fermented foods
4. Foods containing nitrites or nitrates such as hot dogs or MSG
5. Nuts
6. Papaya, avocado, citrus
7. Drinking more than two cups of caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, or soda per day
8. Alcohol (including red wine and beer)

b. menstruation
For many women, the menstrual cycle is a major trigger of migraine attacks. Attacks usually occur several days before or during a menstrual period. In some women the attacks appears even when ovulation. The decrease of estrogen is believed to be the culprit. Women who are approaching menopause, estrogen levels flukstuasi can also trigger an increased risk of migraine.

c. environment
Strong perfume scent is a direct trigger for some women. Thus, it is sometimes difficult for patients to be in public spaces such as offices and stores in the mall cosmetics. For others, flashing lights or a movie screen in a dark movie theater or the dazzling sunlight through the trees on the street or while driving can also trigger migraines.

d. stress
The most common migraine triggers is stress. Migraine sufferers considered highly responsive emotionally. Anxiety, worry, shock, and sadness, all able to release certain brain chemicals that cause migraine headaches. (MI / RRN)

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5 Foods To Reduce Your Weight

2011-07-22T09:05:00.003+07:00

Many ways to lose weight, such as diet.

Then how to lose weight but was able to maintain and establish a healthy body proportions?

You can start with five choices of food at the bottom which is a nutritious healthy food nan is good to eat while maintaining lean body proportions.

1. Apple
Apples are an excellent source of fiber. Fiber not only the digestive system and reduce cholesterol, but also did not contribute many calories while maintaining a sense of satiety. In one study, noted that women who ate three apples or pears per day is easier to lose weight.

2. Almonds
If you are looking for a snack for the day, chewing only a handful of almonds. According to a study in 2009 which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that women who ate almonds at least twice a week managed to maintain weight than those who do not eat.

Furthermore, only 1 ounce of almonds contains 167 calories, 6 g protein, 3 g fiber, making you feel full longer.

3. Salmon
Sea food can indeed be part of a healthy diet. Moreover, there is some evidence that fat in foods such as salmon can increase the level of satiety.

A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that people who eat salmon several times a week, losing about 2 pounds more weight when compared with those who do not eat seafood hobby. Selian it, salmon is also a good source of protein.

4. Eggs
There is no doubt that a protein, such as fiber, can make us to a longer. Although eggs avoided by some people, but the actual egg is also good for maintaining weight loss. Research shows that eating eggs for breakfast can help you fight weight gain throughout the day.

A study reported in 2008 in the International Journal of Obesity found that eating two eggs for breakfast five days a week will make us lose weight 65 percent more than those who eat bread in the morning. Some scientists suspect that eating eggs in the morning can make us feel more full throughout the day.

5. Tomatoes
Of the many vegetables that can help you stay slim, tomatoes can be an excellent choice because it tastes so delicious. A red tomato fruit contains only 43 calories, but it was still delicious but not least with high-calorie foods. And tomatoes will also help keep your waist size. (MI / RRN)

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8 Foods That Boost Brain Sharpness

2011-07-22T08:55:00.000+07:00

Would you believe a food capable of increasing the brain's performance?

Scientists and nutritionists believe that. They believe that the food we eat directly affects the performance of the brain, improve intelligence quotient (IQ), focus on concentration, sharpen memory, and create a 'mind' stay young.

Food of course have an impact on child growth and development. Dr Ang Poon Liat, a senior consultant pediatrician at the Paediatric Centre in Thomson Medical Centre, said that one gene consists of 20 percent and 80 percent of food.

"Food is very important for a particular purpose. You have to eat for brain growth and development, preventing cancer and hormones stabilize, "said Dr Ang.

In addition to breast milk, food was shown to increase the IQ of children and infants as well as academic potential.

Dr Ang identifies eight foods that can 'sharpen' the brain should be given to children. But not only children, even adults can benefit from these foods.

1. Fish
Salmon, sardines and cod is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for brain growth and function. But not only the salmon, all fish consumed either.

"You could even use cod fish oil rich in vitamin A for dietary supplements. Our brain consists of 60% fat, so fish is a good resource for that, says Dr Ang.

2. Eggs
Aside from being a source of protein, egg yolks also contain choline, a nutrient in the family of B vitamins that help brain development. The best way to eat an egg is boiled. Eggs fried or boiled until cooked to destroy the protein, can cause allergies.

3. Beans
Nuts are also rich in vitamin E and antioxidants that protect cell membranes of brain cells against free radicals. Macadamia nuts and almonds are highly recommended. Peanuts are not ideal because it generally produces an allergic reaction.

4. Colorful vegetables
These foods are rich in antioxidants that maintain the strength and health of cell membranes. Choose the color of fresh vegetables so as to provide enough antioxidants. The more brightly colored, generally contains high antioxidants that have the benefits of preventing cancer.

5. Whole wheat
These foods release glucose gradually it takes the brain to function because the fibers adjust their spending. Whole wheat also contains vitamin B.

The process of slow release of glucose which also prevents the occurrence of 'glucose swings' process in which the child is very energetic and then quickly becomes tired. Changes in mood is not good for children.

6. Berries
The fruit is rich in antioxidants, like vitamin C, which can help prevent cancer. Numerous studies also show give can improve memory. The best that can be selected fruits are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and even cherries.

Fruits were not too sweet so it does not cause problems in the sugar. Moreover, these fruits have the highest antioxidant levels.

7. Green beans
This food is either consumed because it provides protein and complex carbohydrates which are good food for the brain. Protein required for synthesis of nucleic acids from the brain cells. Red beans and green beans as good for consumption. Fermented soya is the best choice.

8. Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in vitamins B and D, which is essential for the growth of brain tissue and neuro-transmitters. Yogurt is preferred instead of milk for semi-solid foods is the best choice for a growing child. Because through fermentation, the yogurt is also easier to digest. (Go4/RRN)

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Relieve Stress With Sleep 9 Hours Every Night

2011-07-22T08:48:00.000+07:00

Had enough of your sleep time each night?

Do not underestimate the duration of your sleep. Therefore, getting enough sleep can make your life better because it protected from depression. So how much actual sleep time is right so that our lives could be qualified?

Through a study, experts concluded that we need at least 6-9 hours of sleep each night. Their results also showed that people with sleep duration 'normal' ie 6-9 hours per night have a better quality of life. Risk of depression is lower when compared with those who sleep in no time.

"These results are important because they provide more information about the importance of adequate sleep 6-9 hours a night," said principal investigator Charles Bae, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center in Ohio.

"However, do not be mistaken, does not mean that the longer sleep time the better quality of life. Too much sleep can also have a negative impact," he said.

"It's shocking to see that less sleep time than 6 hours or more than 9 hours were both associated with decreased quality of life and increased symptoms of depression," said Bae. (MI / RRN)

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