Blackcurrant could ease asthma symptoms, find experts
Experts from Plant and Food Research, a New Zealand company, have found that a compound called epigallocatechin, an antioxidant found mainly in green tea and other plants including blackcurrant eases...
View ArticleBeta-blockers could cure breast cancer--study
Researchers at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospital, U.K., established that by blocking stress hormones in breast cancer, beta-blockers obstruct cell explosion which result in...
View ArticleZydus Cadila to conduct Phase 1 trial of new anti diabetic drug ‘ZYOG1’
The permission to carry out the phase 1 clinical trials for the latest anti diabetic drug named ‘ZYOG1’, has been granted by the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI).Seeing the rising number of...
View ArticlePharma critic claims 85% of prescription drugs offer "little benefit"
According to experts, despite stringent reforms to shield the public from harmful drugs, the harm-benefit ratio is worsening due to relaxed rules that allow companies to promote drugs for unapproved...
View ArticleSaliva test for early detection of oral cancer on the horizon
Researchers of Michigan State University are working towards a cost effective test that will avoid needless biopsies and reduce the mortality rate of those dying from deadly disease.News: CancerTags:...
View ArticleIs it true? Can Cannabis plant compounds slim the body down?
Cannabis PlantNews: ObesityTags: cannabisheart strokemetabolic syndromeclinical trialsTHCV and Cannabidolobesity and diabetesheart diseases.Section: In FocusRegion: US
View ArticleExercise away the urge to light up!!
The researchers found physical activity can reduce the urge to light up and decrease a smoker's chance of reaching for a cigarette.Tags: exercisereviewsmoking cessationclinical trialsNews:...
View ArticleNow, a magnetic device to zap debilitating migraines
The portable gadget which uses magnets was effective in reducing the magnitude of pain and frequency of a migraine attack.News: Misc.Tags: Migrainesclinical trialsneurostimulationSpring Transcranial...
View ArticleScientists developing cream to treat skin cancer
Australian researchers used an advanced new technique, called the resonant recognition model (RRM), to develop a new chemical from the myxoma virus that has the potential to kill melanoma cells.Tags:...
View ArticleA revolutionary drug for Alzheimer's is on the way
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive chronic disease that leads to a loss of brain function. It can drastically affect thinking ability, behavior and mood. There is no known cure for the disease.Tags:...
View ArticlePotential HIV vaccine shows promising results in early trial
According to a Discovery News report, phase I trials have determined that the vaccine does not cause any adverse side effects, and leads to a healthier antibody count in the body against the offending...
View ArticleFDA gives nod to J&J’s new TB drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Sirturo as a combination therapy for adults with multi drug-resistant tuberculosis who have exhausted all treatments options.News: Infectious...
View ArticleInjectible Cancer specific killer T-cells created by scientists
The research findingsNews: CancerTags: cancerAllergytumorimmune systemactiveclinical trialsimmunologycompoundshuman bodyCancer specific Killer T-cells'Yamanaka factors'anti-tumornon-specializedantigen...
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Clinical trials for HIV vaccine halted amid safety concerns
Researchers were of the belief that the vaccine could revolutionize the treatment of HIV/AIDS around the world if found to be successful.Tags: clinical trialsHIV vaccinestoppedamid safety...
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