Health News for July 21, 2008

Scientists identify antibiotics to enhance gene-silencing tool
A class of antibiotics, known as fluoroquinolones can enhance RNA interference, the gene-silencing tool that can treat a variety of diseases if adapted in humans, say researchers at Emory University. ANI

Protein linked to bone marrow failure in humans identified
In a study of dark-skinned mice, Stanford researchers have found that a common protein plays a vital role in tumor suppression, a finding that may ultimately lead to new treatments for bone marrow failure in humans. ANI

Broccoli juice helps Brit beat bladder cancer!
A daily glass of broccoli juice can protect against bladder cancer, swears a 79-year old Brit who beat the disease by downing the drink everyday. ANI

World at risk of inevitable disease pandemic
The world is at the risk of an inevitable disease pandemic, which could kill 50 million people and wreak massive disruption around the globe, the Brit Government has warned. ANI

New inventions may make dentists drill and toothbrush obsolete
Get ready to bid adieu to the dreaded dentists drill and the floss-creating toothbrush, thanks to two radical new inventions by dental researchers that could change the way we take care of our teeth. ANI

New immune-based treatment may restore speech in Alzheimers
A new study into the treatment of Alzheimers disease reports improvement in language abilities using a novel immune-based approach. ANI

HealthMap website identifies disease outbreaks earlier than WHO
Website HealthMap has started to identify outbreaks of infectious diseases earlier than traditional methods, say reports. ANI

Junk food diet fuelling obesity epidemic in Brit pets
Pet owners in Britain are fuelling pet obesity epidemic by feeding their animals with unhealthy junk food, warns a charity. ANI

Skin cancer worries may make your bones brittle
Avoiding sun over the fears of developing skin cancer might be making your bones brittle, suggests a new survey. ANI