Some ‘good’ cholesterol unable to protect heart
May 9th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 9 (IANS) A sub-class of high-density lipoprotein (HDl) cholesterol, known as "good" cholesterol, may not protect against coronary heart disease (CHD) and in fact may be harmful, says ... Read more...
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Study suggests being short may protect your from cancer, diabetes
February 17th, 2011 - 12:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): You might curse your genes for being really short but not anymore, thanks to a study, which suggests that lack of growth hormone activity may protect abnormally short ... Read more...
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Western diet linked to increased risk of breast cancer
January 7th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that elevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet play an important role in the growth and spread of breast cancer.Researchers at ... Read more...
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Red wine shields brain from stroke damage
April 22nd, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Researchers have discovered the way in which red wine consumption may protect the brain from damage following a stroke.
Two hours after feeding mice a single modest dose ... Read more...
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Antibiotics can prevent gastric cancer
March 13th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Japanese scientists have found that it is possible to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infections by using antibiotics.H. pylori can cause stomach ulcers and, in extreme cases, gastric cancer.Seiji Shiota ... Read more...
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Brits looking to Haryana for key to tackling Alzheimer’s
February 5th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, Feb 5 (IANS) The small town of Ballabgarh in Haryana has become the focus of a major international medical probe after figures this week showed more Britons than ... Read more...
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Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients
November 21st, 2009 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNTs), might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study.The researchers found that this method is effective ... Read more...
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Air France flight AF447 passengers naked and mutilated
June 20th, 2009 - 3:32 am ICT by John Le Fevre
Brazilian medical examiners have told the French Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses, the French accident investigation board, that the bodies of Air France AF447 passengers were found naked and mutated.
Paul-Louis Arslanian, director ... Read more...
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Turmeric may harbour Alzheimer’’s cure
December 17th, 2008 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Curcumin, the active ingredient found in Indian spice turmeric, is being investigated as a treatment for Alzheimer''s disease, it has been announced.A study will examine if chemicals ... Read more...
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Higher mineral intake cuts risk of heart disease: study
July 10th, 2008 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 10 (IANS) Increased mineral intake is likely to cut down the risks of coronary heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, according to a study. Potassium has been associated with ... Read more...
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Closely observing the first two patients may help predict TB Outbreaks
July 2nd, 2008 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 2 (ANI): Outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) can be predicted just by observing certain characteristics of the first two patients, says a study report.The study suggests that if the ... Read more...
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