Australian researchers have found that Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a degenerative eye disease increases the risk of death from a heart attack or stroke two fold.
AMD affects the centre of the retina (macula) at the back of the eye that is used for fine central vision tasks, such as reading and driving. […]
Soon, a team of researchers in the UK will be conducting trials of a “silicon womb” which will be inserted into a woman’s own womb. Sounds like a story straight out from a sci-fi flick complete with aliens implanting their offspring into humans, doesn’t it?
But, this new device which incubates embryos to provide […]
British scientists claimed to have developed a medicine which if given to those with a family history of breast cancer could be effectively ”vaccinated” against it.
The drug known as AGO14699 will block BRCA genes, which women inherit from their mothers. It will block these genes from repairing their DNA and thus destroying their […]
A new study from Tel Aviv University has found that stress plays a crucial role in cancer progression even if the primary tumor has been removed through operation.
The study led by Prof. Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu has shown that stress before, during and after surgery impairs immune system functioning and leads to cancer recurrence.
“The psychological […]
A new study has found that chewing gum after undergoing a stomach-related surgery significantly increases the recovery process.
Chewing gum helped the recovery of bowel function, a problem that has troubled patients and physicians for decades, following gastrointestinal surgery, pediatric urologist Dr. Bradley Kropp said.
The study found that patients who chewed three to five pieces […]
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the most dangerous virus that causes AIDS. Scientists are trying to make vaccine and medicines to combat this virus.
Scientists say that some people have a genetic mutation that makes them resistant or partially immune to HIV. A 32-base pair deletion (delta 32) in the gene for the human chemokine receptor […]
According to a new study, the concentrated extract of dried broccoli sprouts cuts down the development of bladder tumours by more than half.
The findings throw light on studies suggesting that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are associated with reduced risk of bladder cancer.
“Although this is an animal study, it provides potent evidence that eating vegetables […]
We have all heard of smart clothes being developed to charge batteries and what not. But, here is a development which could have a great impact on the medical world. Soon anyone and everyone will perhaps own high-tech clothes made of intelligent textiles embedded with tiny sensors that can collect information about the wearer’s […]
Acupuncture, a well-known alternative therapy is being to treat a number of ailments today. Now, a new German study has shown that acupuncture could help relieve menstrual pain, thereby improving the quality of life for many women.
For the study, acupuncture patients were compared with a control group that received no form of therapy, […]
The world’s first microbial gel for women containing an AIDS drug has successfully crossed Phase II trials in three places, one of which is India. This gel could offer an effective method to prevent transmission of the deadly and fatal disease.
The microbicide gel contains the drug Tenofovir and has now crossed the wider […]
