New gene therapy to cure brain cancer
A study was conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in which a gene therapy was designed to treat brain cancer. This...
Labeling snacks as meal can prevent you from overeating
A new research says that calling snacks a meal could prevent you from over eating.
The research examined over 80 people. They were asked to...
FDA approves Zelboraf for rare blood cancer
Erdheim-Chester Disease or polyostotic sclerosing histiocytosis is a rare kind of fatal blood cancer. This is a slow-growing cancer, which initially develops in the...
Low carb diet for weight loss and reduction in cholesterol
It is generally believed that diets less in carbohydrates component lead to weight loss, but this is not healthy. Some feel it is as...
Consumption of nuts associated with decreased risk of heart diseases
According to a recent study, which tracked around 2 lakh adults, who regularly consume nuts like walnuts, peanuts, cashews, etc., have less likelihood of...
ADHD patients can be identified by studying brain MRIs
According to a study published in the journal, Radiology, brain MRIs can help to identify people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is...
Diet changes in patients with Parkinson’s may improve longevity
According to a new research conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, weight loss in people with Parkinson's is associated with reducing expectancy...
Smokers and tobacco users identify the link between their smoking and...
According to a new study, published in the journal Cancer, around 50% bladder cancer cases in the U.S. is due to cigarette smoking. Bladder...
Cataract Surgery in older women lowers the risk of death, reports...
A study reported that the women of old age with cataract surgery are less prone to the risk of death, in comparison to others....
Is diabetes associated with the risk of pancreatic cancer
Diabetes and pancreatic cancer affect the same organs, but there is more in common than just that. People, who have diabetes have greater likelihood...
Watching excess TV increases chances of blood clot
You may not be doing any good to yourself if you planning to watch television over that lazy weekend as by doing this, you...
Spinraza, a new drug, and Gene therapy to fight spinal muscular...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a degenerative nerve disorder, is an untreatable disease and found in some new born babies. In this disease, a new-born...
Strength training can reduce risk of early death
According to a new study, doing strength-based exercise reduces the risk of dying early. The research was conducted by researchers at Sydney University. The...
Genes responsible for peanut allergies, study suggests
Canadian researchers have established that genes play a significant role in the development of food allergies and common allergy disposition. This knowledge has opened...
