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Why antibiotics are vital
70 years ago, a minor scratch could kill you, and so were surgery and childbirth. Penicillin had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, but human trials did not begin for over a decade. The first patient was an […]
Generic drugs for eczema may be costly
Patients, beware: those generic drugs for eczema that you had previously thought would be affordable can actually be costly. Researchers compared the average co-payments, or out-of-pocket prices, for several commonly prescribed topical corticosteroids, which have been used for decades to […]
Teens less likely to smoke and drink if peers counselled not to
Teens whose friends undergo counselling to not smoke and drink are less likely to smoke and drink themselves. The new study involved sixth graders in Iowa and Pennsylvania. These students attended schools that offered seven weeks of counseling to both […]
Endometrial cancer increasing in the U.S
A new study has announced that the rate of endometrial cancer is rising fast. Most of its victims are black women who tend to get the most aggressive types of tumour and die from it. Researchers analyzed cancer registry data […]
A gel that treats inflammatory bowel problems
A new hydrogel that sticks to ulcers and slowly dispenses a drug to help treat them has been developed. US researchers developed the gel to help patients with ulcerative colitis. Before, people with the disease had to rely on medicine […]
How to avoid getting sea sick
Here are some ways to prevent sea sickness from destroying your vacation: Vacation is often synonymous with travel, and when that travel involves boats, this can include some queasiness that quickly ruins the joy of being out at sea. Luckily, […]
Working long hours increases your risk of getting a stroke
New research has found a causal link between long work hours and one’s risk of developing a stroke. Researchers found that those who work 55 hours or more per week have a greater risk of stroke compared to those who […]
Stop using malaria drug mefloquine, army urged
The malaria drug mefloquine, or Lariam, causes depression and mental illness. The army is being urged to stop using it. Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he has received dozens of letters from service personnel claiming they have become affected since […]
MRI scans can also deliver cancer therapy
Scientists say that the hospital scan called the MRI can effectively kill hard-to-reach tumours in cancer patients. The UK team at Sheffield University deployed the magnetic power of MRI scans to control the movement of a specially designed injectable cancer […]
WHO urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to step up battle against polio
The World Health Organization urged on Monday for Pakistan and Afghanistan to up its efforts to stop poliovirus in its tracks. This includes stepping up screening for travellers going abroad. The WHO emergency committee of experts warned in a statement […]
