Health News for November 15, 2008

Ramadoss announces national organ transplant programme
Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss today launched a National Organ Transplant Programme to improve the scenario for major transplantations like kidney, liver and heart in the country. ANI

Relationships with caregivers in childcare affect kids stress levels
Childrens relationships with their caregivers play a significant role in controlling their stress levels, according to a new study. ANI

Families, friends, neighbourhoods contribute to teens alcohol abuse
A new study has found that characteristics present in the four social environments in which young people live-families, peers, schools, and neighbourhoods- contributes to adolescent alcohol abuse. ANI

The bitter apple that can boost your longevity found
Scientists have found apples that contain a powerful chemical which can help us live longer. ANI

Children distressed by parental fights have higher stress levels
Children who get distressed because of constant parental conflicts have higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, according to scientists. ANI

Toehold behind HIVs brain assault identified
Scientists have uncovered a number of events that take place after brain cells are infected by HIV, a virus whose assault on the nervous system continues unabated despite antiviral medications. ANI