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 26, 2008

Physical activity linked to dramatically decreased tobacco consumption
A new study suggests that physically active adolescents are less likely to smoke than their non-active counterparts. ANI

Drug, radiation therapy combo may help shrink established tumours
A new study has shown that anti cancer drugs combined with radiation therapy can help shrink well-established tumours. ANI

Breastfeeding may help cut cancer risk
Breastfeeding for 6 months or longer can reduce a womans risk of developing an aggressive form of breast cancer, says a new study, which explored how reproductive factors influence different types of breast cancer. ANI

Infections may be a significant cause of premature births: Study
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that previously unrecognised and unidentified infections of amniotic fluid may be a significant cause of premature birth. ANI

Scientists move a step closer to understanding depression
Researchers at the University of Manchesters School of Psychological Sciences have moved a step closer to understanding why some people may be more prone to depression than others. ANI

New technique raises hope for stroke patients
Researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill have reported a technique that potentially could restore functions to patients weeks or even months after a stroke. ANI

Alcohol consumption can lead to foetal malformations
A few glasses of wine in the first few weeks of foetal life, generally before a woman knows shes pregnant, increases cell death, thereby leading to foetal malformations, say a leading researcher. ANI

Caesarean babies more prone to diabetes
Babies born by Caesarean section have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes in childhood, a new study suggests. ANI

Fry-up breakfast dramatically increases cancer risk
A typical English breakfast of fried eggs, sausages, bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes can put you at an increased risk of developing cancer, researchers have warned. ANI

Scientists unveil nano-sized trojan horse particle to aid nutrition
Monash University researchers say that they have designed a nano-sized trojan horse particle that protects antioxidants from being destroyed in the gut, and ensures a better chance of them being absorbed in the digestive tract. ANI

Leptin jabs restore full health to diabetic mice
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have made a significance advance in restoring terminally ill rodents with type 1 diabetes to full health by injecting them with a substance other than insulin. ANI

Agarbattis can cause cancer
Burning agarbattis or incense sticks may fill a room with a sweet smell, but long term exposure to their smoke can put people at risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, according to a new study. ANI