Worm studies shed light on protein associated with human cancers
April 23rd, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 23 (ANI): University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists studying a worm have come closer to a protein associated with a number of different human cancers, which may point to a highly targeted ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Radioactive iodine detected in Tokyo tap water
March 19th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Traces of radioactive iodine were discovered in tap water in Tokyo in the wake of the disaster at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, Japanese media ... Read more...
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Traumatic events really can affect the genes
November 25th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 25 (ANI): Trauma is not just psychological, but biological and even heritable.New evidence has suggested that traumatic events - such as the September 11 attacks or London's July 7 bombings ... Read more...
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COPD could be an auto-immunity problem
November 20th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be an auto-immunity problem.The researchers from Spain studied the presence of auto-antibodies in ... Read more...
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Gene that triggers human cancer identified
November 10th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 10 (ANI): Early cancer diagnostic may now be possible, as researchers have identified the gene responsible for initiating human cancer.The study paves the way for developing early cancer diagnostic tests, ... Read more...
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Now, a disposable device to identify aggressive breast cancers
September 29th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new disposable device based on advances in microfluidics that may help identify advanced breast cancer patients who are candidates for therapy with the drug ... Read more...
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Vitamin D deficiency leads to obesity, stunts growth
March 8th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, March 8 (IANS) Vitamin D deficiency could be an unwitting invitation to obesity, weight gain or stunted growth among girls, says a new study.
The ground-breaking research by McGill University Health ... Read more...
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Low vitamin D levels linked to muscle fat, reduced strength
March 6th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 6 (ANI): Researchers have pointed out serious health issues after finding "epidemic" Vitamin D insufficiency that has been linked to increased body fat, decreased muscle strength and a range of ... Read more...
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Blood test to detect schizophrenia by year-end
January 21st, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) A simple blood test for diagnosing schizophrenia, the most serious form of mental illness, could be available by the year-end, according to a new study.
The disorder, with symptoms ... Read more...
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Now, blood test for schizophrenia
January 21st, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Schizophrenia diagnosis is set to become easier as a blood test will be available this year to detect the neuropsychiatric disorder, according to a reputed weekly newsmagazine of ... Read more...
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Olympic swimmer Thorpe drops doping defamation case
September 28th, 2009 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep.28 (ANI): Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has dropped a defamation case against the publisher of a French newspaper and a journalist over doping claims.Thorpe had sued the daily sports newspaper L'Equipe, ... Read more...
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Administering oxygen precipitates Alzheimer’s
August 12th, 2009 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A 65-year-old woman, who has routine hip surgery, develops memory loss six months later and is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Just a coincidence? Researchers at the University of ... Read more...
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High exposure to oxygen during surgery may hasten Alzheimer’s development
August 12th, 2009 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 12 (ANI): A routine administration of high concentrations of oxygen for several hours during or after surgery may hasten memory loss among people predisposed to Alzheimer's disease or with excessive ... Read more...
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Obesity not an effective indicator of high cholesterol in kids
August 4th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Body fat is a poor gauge for detecting high cholesterol levels in children, according to a new study."We found, actually, that using body mass index to find kids ... Read more...
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Five cups of coffee a day ‘keeps Alzheimer’s at bay’
July 6th, 2009 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): Coffee drinkers have yet another reason to relish their favourite drink - it can protect against Alzheimer's disease, say researchers.The research team from University of South Florida has ... Read more...
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Obese kids arteries found to look more like 45yr-olds
November 12th, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 12 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher has found that the neck arteries of obese children and teenagers look more like those of 45-year-olds.
Theres a saying that youre as old as ... Read more...
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Nanoparticle containing drug that fights cancer genes developed
September 16th, 2008 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Scientists at Penn State College of Medicine have devised a safer and more effective way of targeting cancer-causing genes in cancer cells.
They have administered nanoparticles filled with ... Read more...
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Ex Oz Olympian Thorpe to sue French paper over dope charge
August 4th, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug.4 (ANI): Former Australian Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe has decided to pursue legal proceedings against a French newspaper and the journalist he alleges defamed him by publishing claims he ... Read more...
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Scientists take a step forward in cystic fibrosis treatment
July 30th, 2008 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, a scientist from the Lawson Health Research Institute, affiliated with The University of Western Ontario, has successfully corrected the defect responsible for overproduction ... Read more...
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Study confirms protein as atherosclerosis marker
July 11th, 2008 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 11 (ANI): Researchers have confirmed that a protein previously suspected in hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis is indeed a marker for the disease.Atherosclerosis is a disease of the ... Read more...
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Cancer drug may help treat manic bipolar disorder
March 4th, 2008 - 12:29 pm ICT by admin
London, March 4 (IANS) Tamoxifen, a drug typically used in treating breast cancer, could possibly decrease symptoms of mania in cases of bipolar depression too, a new study contends. A low-key, three-week ... Read more...
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Oz swimmer Ian Thorpe laments loss of squeaky-clean reputation
November 26th, 2007 - 2:04 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov.26 (ANI): Ace Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe believes that he will never fully regain his squeaky-clean reputation after his alleged involvement in a drug sample controversy earlier this year.Speaking publicly for ... Read more...
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