Daily aspirin cuts bowel cancer death risk
April 26th, 2012 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) People suffering from bowel cancer who take aspirin daily could cut their chance of dying from the disease by about one-third, a decade-long study has said.The ... Read more...
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Non-hormonal pill without side-effects soon
March 17th, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 17 (IANS) A scientific breakthrough claims to have opened the way to a non hormonal contraceptive pill for women, which will be free of side-effects.
Lab experiments show ... Read more...
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Banned energy drink gets new life as fuel source in Big Apple
January 7th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 7 (ANI): Fuel Loko-which was pulled from shelves across the New York City recently- could soon be found close to home: in your gas tank.The controversial beverage, originally advertised ... Read more...
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The latest drink and drive warning- but this time it’s for coffee
January 7th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 7 (ANI): Experts have challenged UK government's advice that urges drivers to drink caffeinated drinks if they feel tired, saying that the stimulant could have potentially dangerous side-effects.A motoring group ... Read more...
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An aspirin a day keeps bowel cancer at bay
September 16th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Taking just an aspirin a day could protect you from bowel cancer.
Scientists found that those who took a small, 75 mg aspirin tablet for a year were 22 ... Read more...
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‘Muscle cramp drug better than aspirin in preventing strokes’
September 12th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) A drug to ease cramps is more effective than aspirin in preventing a stroke and has fewer side-effects, a recent study says.
Researchers discovered that the drug cilostazol ... Read more...
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FDA rejects weight loss pill
July 19th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, July 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Food and Drugs Administration in the United States has rejected a highly anticipated anti-obesity drug from Vivus Inc.The panel set to approve the drug ... Read more...
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Eating reptiles could be hazardous to health
February 10th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Reptiles are becoming a delicacy in some places around the world, but researchers are expressing concern over the dangerous side effects that come from eating them.Experts warn ... Read more...
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John O’Quinn Dies
October 30th, 2009 - 8:31 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Houston, Oct. 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The attorney, John O'Quinn, lost his life in a vehicle accident, that occurred on Thursday near downtown Houston. 68 year old John was driving a ... Read more...
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3 in 4 Brit kids don’t know junk food could kill them
September 26th, 2009 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 26 (ANI): Three-quarters of British children are unaware they are risking an early death by bingeing on junk food, says a new survey.The shocking poll found that 73 per cent ... Read more...
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Nanoparticle-based battlefield pain treatment comes closer to reality
September 25th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 25 (ANI): Moving a step closer towards nanoparticle-based battlefield pain treatment, scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a combination drug that promises a safer, more precise way for ... Read more...
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Is Demerol Behind Jackson’s Death?
June 26th, 2009 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
The drug Demerol has come up in news in relation to the death of pop star Michael Jackson. According to sources, the pop star collapsed this morning due to excess intake ... Read more...
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Research on stem cells drug testing predicted to boom under Obama
December 18th, 2008 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI) Embryonic stem cells could be a viable and effective alternative for testing drugs for dangerous side effects, according to a leading British researcher.Christine Mummery, Professor of Developmental ... Read more...
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Cancer research breakthrough raises hope for patients
November 16th, 2008 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 16 (ANI): Research on cancer drug is entering a whole new era, which will lead to more successful drugs for patients, according to a charity.Experts at Cancer Research ... Read more...
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Scientists develop safe booster for cancer vaccine
October 30th, 2008 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 30 (IANS) Most vaccines need a booster, but the best ones are too toxic for human use. Now New Zealand scientists believe they have created a powerful and safe adjuvant, ... Read more...
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Daily dose of aspirin prevents heart attacks in middle age people
August 25th, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 25 (ANI): A daily dose of aspirin can help prevent heart attacks in middle age people, say experts.Heart attacks occur when a clot blocks a blood vessel, but aspirin ... Read more...
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Mend your lifestyle to keep Alzheimers at bay
May 27th, 2008 - 3:12 pm ICT by admin
London, May 27 (ANI): Some simple lifestyle changes may help delay the onset of Alzheimers disease, say experts."A large number of studies have shown that a number of factors may ... Read more...
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