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 25, 2008

Now, virtual reality treadmill for speedier recovery of stroke sufferers
Stroke and injury sufferers may now rely upon a novel technology a scientist at Portsmouth University for fast recovery - virtual reality treadmill. ANI

Acne drug may cause more abortions
Using the controversial acne drug Roaccutane could lead to more abortions, according to specialists. ANI

Probiotics health benefits can extend to the entire body
New research suggest that the health benefits of a probiotic bacterial strain of human origin called Bifidobacterium infantis 35624-known for its ability to modulate the inflammatory response in irritable bowel syndrome-extend to the entire body. ANI

Daily dose of aspirin prevents heart attacks in middle age people
A daily dose of aspirin can help prevent heart attacks in middle age people, say experts. ANI

Gene responsible for childhood cancer neuroblastoma identified
Scientists at Childrens Hospital have identified the gene responsible for inherited version of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. ANI

Antipsychotic medications up elderly patients death risk
A new study has found that elderly patients who are prescribed a conventional, or first-generation, antipsychotic medication are at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases as compared to those who take an atypical, or second-generation, antipsychotic medication. ANI

Indian-origin researchers aggressive cocktail shows promise for drug-resistant TB cure
An Indian-origin researchers in the U.S. says that a cure for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is possible with a combination of at least five drugs. ANI