Health News

Extract of the plant cats claw may harbour dengue cure
A plant from the Amazon region called the cats claw has been found to be effective in combating dengue. ANI

Yeast studies provide clue about controlling cholesterol levels
Johns Hopkins researchers say that they have gained significant insights into the mechanism whereby a single-celled fungus regulates its version of cholesterol. ANI

Stress-related disorders deteriorates brains memory processing ability
Using functional MRI (fMRI), a researcher team, which was led by an Indian-origin scientist, has found that patients suffering from stress-related psychiatric disorders have impaired wiring in the area of the brain behind suppressing memory. ANI

Health News for August 21, 2008

Leptospirosis disease hits Surat
Surat city in Gujarat has been hit by Leptospirosis disease, a bacterial illness passed on through the urine of infected animals in water, soil or vegetation following days of flooding. ANI

Indian-origin researchers drug-delivery system may improve inflammatory diseases treatment
A Georgia Tech researcher of Indian origin has developed biodegradable polymers called polyketals that may improve treatment for acute inflammatory illnesses by delivering therapeutics to disease locations in the body. ANI

Naturally occurring brain fatty acids may help protect against Alzheimers
Scientists have found how brain cells can be protected from diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. ANI

Bone marrow stem cells may help treat inflammatory bowel disease
A new study in mouse model has shown that infusions of a particular bone marrow stem cell appears to control inflammatory bowel disease. ANI

Promising anti-cancer marine algae extract synthesized
Duke University chemists have come up with a way to synthesize a marine algae extract called largazole in sufficient quantities, to study its efficacy in inhibiting the progression of cancer cells without affecting the normal ones. ANI

Tomatoes may harbour cancer cure
Turning up the heat on red tomatoes while processing, can boost the garden staples disease-fighting power, say a group of researchers, who added that the effect may help fight cancer and other chronic diseases. ANI

Pregnant women with severe stress more likely to have schizophrenic kids
A new study has found that pregnant women who endure the psychological stress of being in a war zone are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia. ANI

Children inherit diabetes from parents
Kids and young adults, who become diabetic, should blame their parents, for a new study has found that the condition is inherited. ANI

Experimental drug shows promise for cystic fibrosis treatment
An experimental oral drug, PTC124, has been found to address the underlying genetic defect responsible for cystic fibrosis in the second phase of its clinical trials in Israel, say researchers. ANI