New method to trick cancer cells to self-destruct shows promise
November 23rd, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): A new method that causes cancer cells to self-destruct while sparing surrounding healthy cells is showing promise as a fighter against the disease.Tulane University researcher W T. Godbey ... Read more...
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How omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation
May 3rd, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found new mediators that not only can explain how omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, but also hint at ... Read more...
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Thyme oil ‘can suppress inflammation’
January 14th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has shown that essential oils derived from common herb, known as thyme, could help suppress inflammation.Essential oils from plants have long been a component of ... Read more...
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Aspirin could compromise effectiveness of vaccines
December 2nd, 2009 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Researchers at University of Missouri have found that some over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin and Tylenol that inhibit certain enzymes, could impact the effectiveness of vaccines.Led by Charles ... Read more...
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Common pain relievers may blunt the effect of flu shots
November 4th, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Using common painkillers - Advil, Tylenol, aspirin - at the time of getting flu shot may weaken the effect of the injection and have a negative effect on ... Read more...
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Aspirin ‘cuts colorectal cancer death risk’
August 12th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Taking aspirin on a regular basis after being diagnosed with colon cancer has been found to reduce the chances of dying from the disease, reveals a new study.Numerous ... Read more...
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Pine bark extract ‘helps reduce inflammation’
July 16th, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): An antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree has been found effective in reducing inflammation, and soothing pain associated with various health problems, ... Read more...
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Gene that makes colon cancer resistant to treatment identified
May 19th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Researchers have found that low levels of a particular gene make colon cancer patients resistant to celebrex treatment.Lead researcher Dr Sanford Markowitz, the Markowitz-Ingalls Professor of Cancer Genetics ... Read more...
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Herbal extract inhibits pancreatic cancer development
April 20th, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A herb used in traditional medicine by many Middle Eastern and Asian countries not only kill pancreatic cancer cells but also appears to inhibit development of pancreatic cancer ... Read more...
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Oily fish may cut prostrate cancer risk
March 25th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Eating oily fish just once a week can help fight prostate cancer, new research suggests.According to the study, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in ... Read more...
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Brain study may pave way for better epilepsy treatments
April 15th, 2008 - 3:10 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Scientists have discovered in a study on mice how a neurotransmitter that the body releases during epilepsy seizures, known as glutamate, leads to an increased production of ... Read more...
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Scientists identify COX-2 expression as marker for cancer in benign breast biopsies
March 12th, 2008 - 5:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 12 (ANI): Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have announced a break through study, which may help doctors predict and treat breast cancer patients years before the cancer even develops.The team ... Read more...
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Popular arthritis drug Celebrex may disrupt heartbeat
January 25th, 2008 - 9:16 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Researchers at University at Buffalo have warned that a popular arthritis drug Celebrex can produce cardiovascular side effects with arrhythmia, or irregular beating of the heart.The study led ... Read more...
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Pine tree extract reduces Osteoarthritis knee pain
December 6th, 2007 - 5:11 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): A study has found that an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree improves physical function in patients suffering from OsteoArthritis of the ... Read more...
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