Study fails to conclusively prove existence or not of extrasensory perception
Harvard University psychologists have devised a new method to study extrasensory perception, which they believe can resolve the age-old debate over its existence. ANI
Novel anti-cancer strategy targets intercept points for cancer cells
Scientists at the Emory University have made an advancement in the fight against cancer, by developing an anti-tumour compound called SF1126, which represents a unique strategy of targeting one of the most important intercept points for cancer cells.The strategy was first used in human patients with solid tumors in 2007 and was shown to be active against prostate, breast, renal, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, glioblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. ANI
Most TV prescription drug ads lack risk information: Study
Researchers at the University of Georgia have revealed that a majority of prescription drug ads on television do not devote much airtime on informing the consumers about the risk and side-effects associated with the use of these drugs. ANI
Young women likely to drink more heavily than men at theme parties
Young women at theme parties, especially with sexualised themes and costumes, drink more heavily than men, a study has revealed. ANI
Human hormone blocker capable of preventing obesity, diabetes
A recent study on mice has revealed that gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor blockade is effective in promoting weight loss, improving insulin resistance and reversing diabetes. ANI
Gene therapy curtails urge to drink in rodents
Experiments on mice suggest that gene therapy may help reduce long-term drinking, say researchers. ANI
Antipsychotic drugs not the best cure for aggressive tendencies
Pills may no longer prove beneficial for the treatment of aggression in people with intellectual disabilities, for a new study has revealed that antipsychotic drugs may not be the best cure for aggressive tendencies like road rage, domestic violence, head banging etc. ANI
Bright light therapy could relieve bipolar depression in some patients
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicines Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic have found that bright light therapy can relieve some patients of bipolar depression. ANI
Acid reflux disease does not increase risk of death
A pair of experts at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine has found evidence that people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) a common problem that has been associated with cancers, asthma, recurrent aspiration and pulmonary fibrosis do not have an increased risk of death as compared to people without the disease. ANI