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Cancer-fighting drugs being developed by Sanofi and other companies
Sanofi is joining hands with Evotect (from Germany) and Apeiron Biologics (Austria) to introduce to the market immune oncology pills (pills that fight tumors and blood cancers). Under the collaboration, Sanofi has the option of screening its own compound libraries […]
How to treat gout
What is Gout? Gout is a painful rheumatic disease. It’s caused when monosodium urate collect in tendons, joints and other areas of the body. Common Causes of Gout • Kidney failure • Hereditary factors • Obesity • Diuretics • High blood pressure • Alcoholism • Physical stress […]
Fighting insect bites
For many people, especially those living in tropical climates, battling insect bites may be a regular occurrence. Common Insect Bites Common insect bites and stings that can lead to allergic reactions are caused by the following insects- • Mosquitoes • […]
For Ebola survivors, bleak future ahead they face possible blindness
For survivors of Ebola, their battle is only half-won as they face possible blindness and pain ahead, the World Health Organizaton warns. WHO said that for these survivors, their health is becoming “an emergency within an emergency”. “The world has […]
For kids, eating oily fish decrease their risk of getting nasal allergies: Swedish study
Eating certain types of oily fish reduces children’s risk of developing nasal allergies, a new study from Sweden has found. The study tracked the diet of 8 year olds till they reached the age of 16. It seems that steady […]
Carbs, soda increase risk of depression among post-menopausal women
Post-menopausal would do well by steering away from cars, soda and refined foods in general as researchers say they cause depression and fatigue. Carbohydrates’ effect on blood sugar levels is highly variable, and a measure called glycemic index (GI) is […]
Obese people who undergo weight loss surgery regain pounds after 5 years
Those who undergo weight loss surgery tend to regain pounds 5 years after the surgery, a new study in Israel found. “The first year after surgery is usually a honeymoon period that should be used for coining new habits, and […]
Hackable drug pump gets warning from US authorities
Hacking fears are causing the US Food and Drug Administration to not use the Hospira made Symbiq Infusion System pump. The pump has been found to be hackable and Hospira had discontinued supplying it. The devices were previously revealed to […]
Texting while walking distracts you
A new study has found that texting while walking can be distracting and dangerous. 30 people in the study were asked to navigate an obstacle course while texting and were found to be slower in doing than when walking without […]
How you sleep affects your brain health
A new study has found that sleeping on your side versus on your stomach or your back, can help reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Researchrs from Stony Brook University in the US say this is because a […]
