Category: Education
Caterpillars Hold Key to New Anti-inflammatory Drugs- Research
Caterpillar fungi (Cordyceps) in Tibetan mountains could offer new hope for sufferers of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, finds study. For centuries they have been highly prized as a traditional Chinese medicine – just a small amount can fetch hundreds of […]
Pesticides in Fruits, Veggies may Up Cancer Risk- Study
Pesticides and other poisonous chemicals used in fruits and vegetables may raise risk of cancer in young children, warns study. Pre-school children are in particular danger of exposure to the dangerous compounds, the Daily Mail reported. Research leader Professor Irva […]
Survival in Women With Breast Cancer Improved By High-quality Personal Relationships- Study
Kaiser Permanente scientists report that the quality of a woman’s social networks appears to be just as important as the size of her networks predicting breast cancer survival. The report can be found in the current issue of Breast Cancer […]
‘No Smoking’ Campaigns Could Have Opposite Effect: Researchers
Researchers have claimed that “Just say no” public health campaigns, which are aimed at stopping people from drinking or smoking, may in fact be having the opposite effect. Although public health bodies frequently post signs and advertisements warning people not […]
Vitamin D in pregnancy may prevent multiple sclerosis- Research
Researchers said Thursday they have found evidence that Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women in the world’s colder, darker countries may stave off multiple sclerosis (MS) in their offspring. The finding adds to a growing body of work showing a […]
Gene variations linked to lung cancer susceptibility in Asian women- Research
An international group of scientists has identified three genetic regions that predispose Asian women who have never smoked to lung cancer. The finding provides further evidence that risk of lung cancer among never-smokers, especially Asian women, may be associated with […]
Pesticide Exposure Added to Head Injury Triples Risk for Parkinson’s Disease – Study
A new study found people who have had a head injury and have lived or worked near areas where the pesticide paraquat was used on crops, may be three times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. The study is published […]
Audio Therapy Can Reduce Patient Anxiety During Cataract Surgery
Using an audio therapy known as binaural beats can significantly reduce patients’ anxiety during cataract surgery, research shows. The 141-patient study, conducted in Thailand, is the first of its kind in cataract surgery, which is one of the most frequently […]
Heavy Use of Facebook Could Make You Fat, Broke and Lazy, Say Researchers
Facebook users who interact with large number of friends are more prone to impulse shopping and overindulgence in junk food, reveal researchers. “Simply browsing Facebook makes people feel better about themselves and momentarily enhances their self-esteem,” the Daily Mail quoted […]
First Trial Of Delivering Anti-Cancer Drugs In Humans- Research
For the first time a completely new way of delivering anti-cancer drugs to tumours, using ‘minicells’ derived from bacteria, has been tested in humans. And it was found to be safe, well-tolerated and even induced stable disease in patients with […]
