Oral sex related cancer becoming more common: Study
The cases of oral cancer caused by a virus transmitted during oral sex appear to have increased drastically over the last 30 years, according to a study by US researchers. ANI
Intensive blood glucose treatment doesnt raise diabetics death risk
The largest-ever clinical trial of diabetes treatments has found no evidence that receiving intensive treatment to lower blood glucose raises the risk of death among diabetics. ANI
Protein-friendly chip offers rapid blood, urine tests to detect diseases
UK scientists have invented a device that can facilitate the detection of diseases in the tiniest drop of blood or urine. ANI
Economic prosperity may increase stroke risk
Economic prosperity may result in increased strokes risk due to subsequent changes in lifestyle and healthcare, according to a new study. ANI
Low intensity exercise may reduce fatigue
A regular low intensity exercise can effectively reduce fatigue and increase energy levels among sedentary individuals, says a new study. ANI
Surgeons carry out North Texas first single-incision gallbladder removal
Surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center have successfully conducted the first single-incision gallbladder removal in North Texas. ANI
Hydrogen peroxide in cigarette smoke causes cancer: Study
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered that hydrogen peroxide or similar oxidants are what actually cause healthy lung cells to become cancerous. ANI
Blocking signaling protein may help destroy prostate cancer
Researchers at Jeffersons Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia have found that by blocking a signaling protein, which is key to the cancers growth, might help kill prostate cancer cells and inhibit tumor development. ANI
POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has more antioxidant benefits than red wine
A new study has shown that pomegranate juice derived from the California-grown Wonderful variety of pomegranate is the most healthy beverage, as it has superior antioxidant power as compared to other beverages like red wine, grape and acai juices, and is the only pomegranate juice guaranteed to contain 100% pomegranate juice. ANI
Genetic cancer link between humans and dogs discover
Oncologists at the University of Minnesota and North Carolina State University have found one more association between dogs and humans other than friendship and companionship -the same basis for certain type of cancers. ANI
Music therapy may help ease depression symptoms
A recent review of five small studies has cited that music therapy might aid in easing depression symptoms but its efficacy as the sole intervention is not necessarily true. ANI
Tobacco use, second-hand smoke exposure during pregnancy may harm mother and child
A new study has found that tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy are major health threats in several low and middle-income countries, like India and Pakistan. ANI
Asian monkey gene that blocks AIDS viruses identified
A gene in Asian monkeys that may have developed as a defence against lentiviruses, the group of viruses that includes HIV, has been identified by researchers at the Harvard Medical School. ANI
HRT doesnt appear to raise risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women: Study
Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are not at a greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), says a new study. ANI
Potential target to treat sepsis identified
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified the enzymes critical for the growth and survival of bacteria in blood - opening a broad path to treatments for severe sepsis. ANI
Cancer-related protein that may play key role in Alzheimers identified
Researchers at the University of South Florida and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville have revealed that a cancer-related protein may play a critical role in Alzheimers disease. ANI
Gene that can block HIV spread discovered
University of Alberta researchers along with a scientist at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a gene capable of blocking HIV, thereby preventing the subsequent onset of AIDS. ANI