Category: Features
Chemotherapy drug found to help spread cancer to the lungs
The front-line chemotherapy drug paclitaxel used to treat breast cancer has been found to have paradoxical pro-cancer effects as it also helps spread the disease to the lungs. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied the cascade of events that […]
Low-calorie diet helps maintain good metabolism, slow down aging
The body’s circadian rhythm, or biological clock, is directly linked to the process of aging and is also based on efficient metabolism of energy within cells. Paolo Sassone-Corsi, director of the Center for Epigenetics & Metabolism at the University of […]
Scientists look to silk for more sensitive, flexible wearable body sensors
Researchers say they are now one step closer to using silk, one of the world’s most sought-after fabrics, for more sensitive and flexible wearable body sensors. These multi-purpose devices that monitor a slew of body functions in real time, such […]
Human breastmilk contains a new class of non-toxic antibiotic
Some of the carbohydrates in a human mother’s breastmilk have been found to have antibacterial properties as well as the ability to improve the effectiveness of antibacterial proteins also present in the breastmilk. Human breastmilk, which consists of a complex […]
Antibiotic overuse reduces immune system’s effectivity against infections
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found that overuse of antibiotics lessens the immune system’s effectivity against infections and weakens the intestinal barrier against invading bugs. They found that antibiotic use reduces the effectivity of neutrophils, […]
Chronic lung diseases due to smoking, pollution killed 3.6 mn in 2015
Around 3.6 million people all over the world were killed by two of the most common chronic lung diseases in 2015, according to a study. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), caused mainly by smoking and pollution, was responsible for 3.2 […]
Oral peanut allergy treatment found to offer protection even after four years
Researchers from Australia have found that an oral peanut allergy treatment given to kids was still effective even after four years from its administration. A probiotic containing peanut protein was given to children every day for 18 months. When tested […]
WHO: Yemen cholera cases reach 500,000
The recent cholera outbreak in the war-torn Yemen has already affected half a million people in the country, with 5,000 people being infected every day, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. At least 1,975 people have died since the waterborne […]
Injectable tissue bandage can help repair damaged hearts
Biomedical engineering Professor Milica Radisic and her colleagues at the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in Canada have developed a new technique that can repair damaged heart tissues without the need for invasive open-heart surgeries. The […]
Asia’s factory farms pose major global health threats, report says
Factory farming in Asian countries could lead to major global health risks, according to the report “Factory Farming in Asia: Assessing Investment Risks”. In over just a decade, the use of antibiotics in factory farms in Asia is set to […]
