Anti-depressants ease osteoarthritis pain
March 23rd, 2012 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Anti-depressants could also be effective in easing debilitating pain caused by osteoarthritis with fewer side-effects than traditional drugs, a study reveals.Leslie Citrome, professor of psychiatry and ... Read more...
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A drug that relieves you of constipation
May 11th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 11 (IANS) The acute bloating, discomfort and straining associated with constipation may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new drug.Mayo Clinic researchers have successfully ... Read more...
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Eating fish oil while pregnant may cut risk of postpartum depression
April 13th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Eating fish during pregnancy could cut risk of developing postpartum depression, according to a new study.It found that the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as ... Read more...
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Green tea and tai chi ‘improve quality of life in postmenopausal women’
April 11th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 11 (ANI): Previous studies have shown that people who consume the highest levels of green tea tend to have lower risks of several chronic degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease ... Read more...
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Major breakthrough in preventing premature birth
April 7th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 07 (ANI): A groundbreaking clinical study of a new method for preventing premature birth in millions of women each year shows that the rate of early preterm delivery in women ... Read more...
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Boys get greater rush, more energy from caffeine than girls
February 19th, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): A new study has found that boys get a greater rush and more energy from caffeine than girls.Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-response study of the response of ... Read more...
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New pill helps obese shed 2 pounds a week without changing their diets
January 12th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): A new fat-busting pill could help obese people shed two pounds a week - without changing their diets.Start-up U.S drugs company Zafgen have announced the results of a ... Read more...
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Evidence to confirm ginseng’s brain boosting ability is weak: Study
December 8th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 08 (ANI): A comprehensive review of research has failed to find convincing evidence of benefits related to popular herb ginseng which many people can improve thinking ability and prevent or ... Read more...
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Celebrex shows potential in preventing some skin cancers
December 1st, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): A new study has shown that the NSAID Celebrex may help prevent some non-melanoma skin cancers from developing in patients who have pre-cancerous actinic keratoses lesions and are ... Read more...
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Potassium citrate may effectively prevent and even treat osteoporosis
November 21st, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): Potassium citrate may be effective for preventing and even treating osteoporosis, suggests a new study.The Western diet creates an acidic environment in the body that removes calcium from ... Read more...
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Patients’ own stem cells could be used as treatment for their heart disease
November 18th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists are revolutionizing treatment of cardiovascular disease by using patients' own stem cells to regenerate heart and vascular tissue.Chief investigator Douglas Losordo, director of the Program in ... Read more...
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Cuddle chemical improves social cognition only in less socially proficient people
September 22nd, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 22 (ANI): Naturally occurring hormone oxytocin-the so-called cuddle chemical-selectively improves social cognitive abilities for less socially proficient individuals, but has little effect on those who are more socially proficient, according ... Read more...
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Drinking gallons of water does erase wrinkles
September 20th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) Recent research suggests that not only does water help the skin, but the extent to which it makes a difference may vary depending on the type one drinks.
Doctors ... Read more...
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Diabetes medication safe for Alzheimer’s patients
September 14th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 14 (ANI): The diabetes medication pioglitazone is generally well tolerated and could be a potential treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease."Alzheimer's disease is an immense and growing public ... Read more...
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Estrogen not linked to lung cancer mortality in postmenopausal women
August 14th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 14 (ANI): A new study has found that use of estrogen alone did not increase lung cancer mortality in postmenopausal women.In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial, which consisted of ... Read more...
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Pine bark extract naturally reduces hay fever symptoms
June 24th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, substantially reduces the symptoms of hay fever, a new study has shown.Hay fever ... Read more...
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Daily breathing exercise ensures more oxygen for muscles
June 7th, 2010 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Daily breathing exercises for six weeks freed more oxygen for other muscles by cutting down on the amount required by breathing or inspiratory muscles during exercise.
Louise Turner, researcher ... Read more...
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New gene therapy to effectively treat severe heart failure
June 4th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): American researches have unveiled a new gene therapy that effectively treats severe heart failure.The SERCA2a (produced as MYDICAR), developed by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is ... Read more...
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Inspiratory muscle training can help improve sport performance
June 4th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises can reduce the amount of oxygen these muscles require during exercise, a new American study has found.The Indiana University research, ... Read more...
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Yogurt-like drink DanActive cuts rate of common infections in daycare kids
May 20th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): The probiotic yoghurt-like drink DanActive can cut the rate of common sicknesses such as ear infections, sinusitis, the flu and diarrhoea in day-care children, according to researchers.An additional ... Read more...
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Vitamin A supplementation ‘does not reduce maternal mortality’
May 5th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 5 (ANI): Vitamin A supplementation does not reduce maternal mortality, a trial in Ghana has shown.The finding contradicts previous findings from a trial in Nepal which showed a 44 percent ... Read more...
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Suffocate head lice for a cleaner scalp
February 24th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A treatment that involves suffocating head lice is quite effective in battling the itchy problem, says a new study.The non-neurotoxic treatment for head lice has an average of ... Read more...
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Fish oil ‘can help fight psychosis’
February 2nd, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Fish oil supplements can help prevent full-blown psychotic illness in individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis, claims a new study.The study has been published in the ... Read more...
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Ginkgo doesn’t seem to slow brain decline
December 30th, 2009 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Ginkgo biloba supplements, taken by older adults for several years, did not slow down their cognitive decline, says a new study.
Cognitive decline is a decrease in the ... Read more...
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Adult stem cells may mend broken hearts
December 3rd, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): Adult stem cells could help repair heart tissue damaged by heart attack, reveals a new study.According to results from the Phase I study, stem cells from donor ... Read more...
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Mangosteen juice may help prevent heart disease, diabetes in the obese
November 3rd, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): XanGo Juice- a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage-has anti-inflammatory properties, which could help prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients, according to a randomised, double-blind, ... Read more...
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Mangosteen juice may help prevent heart disease, diabetes in the obese
October 20th, 2009 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Exotic 'superfruit' mangosteen has anti-inflammatory properties which could help prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients.The study, published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition ... Read more...
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Seizure drug improves sleep in menopausal women with hot flashes
September 9th, 2009 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): A drug initially used to treat seizures improves sleep quality in menopausal women with hot flashes, claims a new study.University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have reported the ... Read more...
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Forehead lift can erase migraine headaches
August 1st, 2009 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): The traditional forehead lift or botox can not only erase the signs of aging, but can also eliminate the debilitating pain caused by migraine, according to a study.For ... Read more...
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Botox jabs ‘help improve quality of life for people with overactive bladders’
June 10th, 2009 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 10 (ANI): Besides banishing wrinkles, Botox injections can significantly improve people's quality of life if they suffer from another problem that increases with age, an overactive bladder (OAB).A study published ... Read more...
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‘Love hormone’ makes strangers look attractive
April 10th, 2009 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 10 (ANI): The so-called 'love hormone' oxytocin, which is linked to a mother's tender feelings for her child and long-term devotion between partners, can play a crucial role in picking ... Read more...
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Fast acting erectile disorder drug goes on trial again
February 16th, 2009 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) A new fast-acting oral drug for erectile dysfunction (ED) is ready for a crucial trial phase.It's going to be a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will ... Read more...
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Nicotine gum effective for smoking reduction
January 7th, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Smokers who are trying to gradually kick the butt can effectively to so with the help of nicotine gum, according a new study.Nicotine gum has been in ... Read more...
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Hypertension drug likely to reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease
December 31st, 2008 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Candesartan, a drug currently used in treating hypertension, may significantly reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease, according to a new study. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a genetic ... Read more...
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Hypertension drug may reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease
December 30th, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A new study has found that a drug used to treat hypertension might also help in reducing symptoms of genetic heart disease.The research team led by Dr. ... Read more...
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