Category: Education
New Class Of Antibiotics Found
Instead of killing the bacteria that caused an antibiotic-resistant infection, a new type of antibiotic can effectively treat the infection by disarming the bacteria. Researchers report their findings in the October 2 issue of mBio®, the online open-access journal of […]
New Zealand team edges closer to allergy-free milk
WELLINGTON, Oct 2 — A team of New Zealand scientists claimed to be a step closer to producing allergy-free milk Tuesday, using a genetically-modified cow for their medical breakthrough. The team at the AgResearch Institute said they had bred the […]
Confirmed: Indoor Tanning Increases Skin Cancer Risk
Study confirms indoor tanning increases the risks of developing non-melanoma skin cancer (known as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), especially among those exposed before the age of 25. The study is published on http://www.bmj.com. It follows a BMJ […]
Studies Present Positive Results for Development of New Drugs for Cancer
A number of new studies presented at the ESMO 2012 Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology in Vienna have presented positive results for ongoing trials into development of new medicines for a range of cancers. “These studies represent […]
Checking Work Email During Free Time Could Have an Adverse Effect on Health- Study
With new figures showing that nearly eight out of 10 people check their work emails during after hours, an occupational physician has said that indulging in work during free time could have an adverse effect on your health. The rise […]
Chinese children eating too much aluminum: study
BEIJING- More than 40 percent of 4-6 year-old Chinese children are exposed to excess aluminum from food additives, new research has indicated. About 43 percent of this age group eat 1.6 times the maximum daily consumption of aluminum suggested by […]
Your light bulbs could be making you sick
You may be unwittingly bringing harmful toxins into every room in your home. If, like most people, you’ve switched to energy-saving CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps), you may get more than what you bargained for. A recent study by scientists of […]
Invisible plastic particles in seawater damaging to sea animals
Plastic nanoparticles in seawater can have an adverse effect on sea organisms. Particles measuring about a thirty millionth of a millimetre, and therefore invisible to the naked eye, are responsible. Mussels that have been exposed to such particles eat less, […]
Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
A comprehensive look at the genetic blueprint of breast cancer has revealed new insights into the disease — including the discovery that certain breast and ovarian tumors may be closely related. Basal-like breast tumors — one of the most deadly […]
Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse: Study
A recent study has found that victims of high blood pressure, who habitually slept less than six hours at night carry a two-fold risk of suffering a resistant case of hypertension, as compared to those who slept well. The study […]
