New drug treatment strategy may be effective in the deadliest cancers
UC San Francisco researchers have found a way to knock down cancers caused by a tumor-driving protein called “myc,” paving […]
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New Drugs For IBS, Hepatitis C
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores pharmaceutical advances for treating irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and hepatitis […]
First-ever small animal model of norovirus provides tool for future drug studies
An animal model of the human norovirus created at the University of Michigan Health System lays the groundwork for understanding […]
Vajpayee inspired Indians for knee replacement: Surgeon
India was exposed to knee replacements largely after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee underwent the knee replacement procedures, a […]
Fight against leprosy not over, warns WHO
The effort to eliminate leprosy is far from over as more than 2,00,000 new cases are reported each year, the […]
In patients with kidney disease, calcium linked to increased risk of heart disease and death
Kidney patients who take calcium supplements to lower their phosphorous levels may be at a 22 per cent higher risk […]
Genetic link discovered between obesity and asthma
Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new […]
Suicide risk increased by teen eating disorders
Is binge eating a tell-tale sign of suicidal thoughts? According to a new study of African American girls, by Dr. […]
Should cancer screening be stopped as dementia progresses?
Research from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research has found that many family caregivers of […]
Rare immune cells promote food-induced allergic inflammation in the esophagus
Food is an integral part of life; but, for some, it can be harmful. Allergic inflammation caused by inappropriate immune […]
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may affect learning and memory function in offspring
Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy has detrimental effects on fetal central nervous system development. Maternal alcohol consumption prior to and […]
Machine turns human sweat into drinking water
Soccer players and fans were able to get a sip of their own sweat at this year’s Gothia Cup in […]
Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%
Frequent heartburn increases the risk of cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nondrinkers and nonsmokers, according to a […]
