Health News

Structure of key breast cancer target enzyme unraveled
A researcher at Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute has moved a step closer to a cure, and possibly the prevention, of the most common type of breast cancer. ANI

Smoking claimed 673,000 Chinese lives in 2005
A multinational research team, led by scientists at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has lent more force to the suggestion that smoking is a significant risk factor for mortality and disease. ANI

Genetic mutations can predict childhood leukaemia relapse
A collaborative study by American researchers has revealed that changes in a gene called IKAROS can help predict a high likelihood of relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). ANI

Health News for September 17, 2007

Hormone Replacement Therapy can protect menopausal women from asthma
A new study has revealed that hormone replacement therapy can provide relief to menopausal women who have nearly the double risk of developing respiratory diseases like asthma. ANI

Cholesterol byproduct hinders estrogens health benefits on heart: Study
Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism blocks the health benefits of estrogen. ANI

Exposure to pesticide doubles asthma risk
Researchers have found that exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma. ANI

Drug that kills cancer cells developed
A drug, called STA-4783, has been developed to kill cancer cells. ANI

Early death risk not enough to make Brits exercise: Survey
A survey has revealed that even the threat of an early death due to lack of physical activity is not enough to make Brit adults exercise. ANI

Blood test may help assess fat around organs
A team of US and German researchers has found that measuring levels of a specific protein in the blood may help assess accurately how much fat coats the bodys organs. ANI

Chemoradiation therapy with Paclitaxel shows promise to treat neck, head cancers
A new study has shown that chemoradiation therapy for cancers of head and neck leaves patients with fewer side effects if the process involves the use of generic drug Paclitaxel in conjunction with radiotherapy, rather than the use of other anticancer drugs. ANI

Divorce can predict childs future day-to-day care for aging parents
According to a study done by Temple University researcher Adam Davey, Ph.D., the impact of marital disruptions like divorce, remarriage etc can foretell whether a child would provide more involved care to parents in the future or not. ANI

Peptide, DNA combo may help fight autoimmune disease
A new research has revealed that a human peptide called LL37, when coupled with bodys own DNA, works as a natural antibiotic against invading microbes. ANI

Novel technique may pinpoint genetic causes of human diseases faster
Scientists in the US have devised a powerful, novel technique to pinpoint genetic causes of human diseases faster than ever. ANI

Updated GOLD report underlines new recommendations to prevent COPD
New recommendations for the diagnosis, management and prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have been made by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). ANI

Doctors traditional white coats axed from UK hospitals
The trademark long-sleeved white coat of doctors is all set to go, for the health ministry in the UK has decided to banish the apparel in an attempt to counter the spread of superbugs. ANI

Gene regulation key factor behind common human diseases
A research at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute suggests that common, complex human diseases are more likely to occur due to genetic variation in regions that control activity of genes, rather than in the regions that specify the protein code. ANI