Scientists zero in on three-drug cocktail crystal ball against brain tumors
Researchers at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have proposed a suited-to-all, three-drug cocktail treatment for a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). ANI
Tonsillectomy enhances quality of life in paediatric and adult patients
Researchers have revealed that Tonsillectomy, a surgical procedure to treat chronic and recurrent tonsillitis, significantly improves a patients quality of life in both children and adults. ANI
Antipsychotic drugs may not be triggering apt response in brain cells
Researchers at the Ohio State University Medical Centre have revealed that some of the antipsychotic drugs that treat depression, schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions by targeting a particular protein on brain cells, might not be prompting appropriate response in the cells. ANI
How breast cancer cells walk turns into a run
Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered that cancer cells, even in the early stage of breast cancer, are highly motile and might trigger the recurrence of tumors in the same breast by traveling through the milk ducts. ANI
Heavy peanut intake by parents can lead to allergies in kids
A new study has shown that infants whose parents gorge on peanuts have a higher likelihood of developing allergies to them. Conducted for the Food Standards Agency by researchers from Imperial College London, the study revealed that children under one year generally would become peanut-allergic in families where average weekly household peanut consumption was significantly higher. ANI
Heres how you can get in-shape without leaving the house
Keen on losing weight this New Year but lacking the desire, money or the time to sign up for a gym membership? Worry not, for University of Michigan Health System experts have devised a sustainable fitness regimen without joining a fitness centre. ANI
Doctors treating emergencies may be giving wrong adrenaline dosage due to labeling
Researchers at the Cambridge University have revealed that doctors treating life-threatening emergencies such as allergy attacks might give the wrong dosage of adrenaline (epinephrine) because of confusing labelling. ANI
Gene seen as target for anti-lung cancer drugs identified
Scientists have discovered a potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs, by identifying a gene called 14-3-3zeta, which when silenced, doesnt allow lung cancer cells to survive. ANI
Heres how you can stick to your exercise routine
Want to lose weight but finding it hard to stick to an exercise routine? Dont worry, for a University of Michigan Health System fitness expert has offered advice for setting reasonable fitness goals, and staying motivated for weight loss. ANI
Lack of deep sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Centre have revealed that lack of deep sleep in healthy young adults may reduce their ability to control blood-sugar levels, thus increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. ANI