Low-cost pain killer can wipe out resistant TB, say researchers
September 13th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) A low-cost drug, which is widely used as a pain killer in developing countries, can kill drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) -- a feat few currently approved TB ... Read more...
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Milk compound keeps you slim despite lazy lifestyle
June 15th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Traces of a cousin of vitamin B3, found in milk, produces startling health benefits such as keeping you slim inspite of a fatty diet and lazy ... Read more...
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2-pronged approach required for inflammation prevention after heart attack, stroke
March 1st, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Albany Medical College researchers have come up with a new research which they claim will help refocus the search for new drug targets aimed at preventing or reversing ... Read more...
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Teenagers’ attitudes toward smoking influence use of multiple drugs
October 1st, 2009 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 1 (ANI): A new study by Cornell Medical College researchers has revealed that attitudes toward smoking influence teenagers' use of multiple drugs-smoking, drinking and using marijuana in combination-and that this ... Read more...
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Scientists find new genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction
September 21st, 2009 - 11:17 am ICT by ANI
London, September 21 (ANI): Weill Cornell Medical College researchers say that they have identified a new genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction.The researchers say that genes previously known to ... Read more...
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Reluctance to use seat belt kills 5,000 teens every year in US
August 28th, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Motor vehicle crashes claim nearly 5,000 teenagers every year in the US, because of their refusal to wear seat belts either as drivers or passengers.The study comprised over ... Read more...
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Blood pressure drug Telmisartan may help prevent stroke
December 13th, 2007 - 4:30 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): A new study has found that the drug Telmisartan has the potential of preventing stroke.Telmisartan is a drug widely used to help control blood pressure, the new study ... Read more...
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