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Novel immunotherapy may beat brain cancer

March 4, 2016

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have shown that a next-generation cell-based immunotherapy may offer new hope in the fight against the most aggressive form of brain cancer called glioma. Despite improvements in surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, this type of […]

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Our hair and nails’ secret toxic tale

March 4, 2016

A team of scientists has discovered potentially harmful chemicals used in flame retardants in hair, toenails and fingernails. The Indiana University discovery of an easily available biomarker should ease the way for further research to determine the human impact of […]

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Poor oral health can lead to big health issues

March 4, 2016

While we are focused on doing regular health checks, most of us are guilty of ignoring our dental health. And, that, health experts insist isn’t good. Dental health deserves as much, if not more importance, as it could lead to […]

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Energy drinks trigger bad for the heart, blood pressure

March 3, 2016

A clinical trial led by researchers from University of the Pacific and David Grant Medical Center adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for your heart. “Our findings suggest certain energy drinks may increase the risk of […]

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Blood test could predict second stroke

March 3, 2016

A common blood test may be used to predict the likelihood of a second stroke. Researchers found a link between high levels of a protein found in the blood (C Reactive Proteins) with increased risk of recurring ischemic stroke. Ischemic […]

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Stress causes cancer to spread – study

March 3, 2016

 Australian researchers have established a link between high levels of stress and the spread of cancer, in a study that could affect the way doctors treat the disease. The researchers, from Melbourne’s Monash University, established that the psychological effects of […]

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Depression not just a mental disorder

March 2, 2016

A team of researchers prove that depression is linked with oxidative stress, and affects not just the mind, but the whole body. An international team of researchers lead by the University of Granada (UGR) has scientifically proven, for the first […]

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Why we should drink more water

March 2, 2016
Adequate hydration for healthy aging, longer life, study finds

Drinking eight glasses of water is an old advice. A new study shows that the advice has merit. The study found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water reduced their total daily calorie intake as well […]

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Seniors should socialize to get better sleep

March 2, 2016

Researchers from the University of Missouri find that older adults who have trouble sleeping, could benefit from participating in social activities, in particular attending religious events. “Social connectedness is a key component for health and well-being for older adults,” said […]

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‘Shocking’ method uses electricity to boost memory

March 1, 2016

Delivering weak electrical shocks to the brain boosted the memory of lab mice in Rome. A word of warning, don’t try this at home (yet). Researchers at the Catholic University Medical School in Rome significantly boosted the memory and mental […]

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