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 February 14, 2008

Bird flu scare hits poultry business in Tripura
Owners and workers of poultry farms in remote parts of Tripura have appealed to the State Government to relax the ban on the sale of birds to ease the crisis their industry is facing in the wake of the bird flu outbreak. ANI

Too much junk food and no exercise can harm the liver
A new study has revealed that eating too much of fast food and doing very little exercise can harm the liver. ANI

A heart-healthy diet may be good for the prostate
A heart-healthy diet, and even moderate alcohol intake, may help decrease the risk of prostate problems in men, a new study has found. ANI

3-D structure of gene regulator that plays key role in cancer solved
A team of researchers from The Wistar Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has made a significant advance in unravelling the three-dimensional structure and function of a gene regulator that contributes to some of the deadliest cancers in humans. ANI

Common genetic defect raises smokers risk of early heart attack
A new study has unearthed evidence that a common genetic defect significantly increases a smokers risk of an early heart attack. ANI

Stem cell studies give further clues to cancer proliferation and potential treatments
Swiss scientists are studying stem cells to deepen their understanding of how cancer cells grow and how they can be killed, while a UK research team has achieved a breakthrough in understanding the cause of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer. ANI

Individuals have distinctive approach towards physical fitness
When it comes to being physically fit, there is no common approach that influences people or which they follow. ANI