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ASCO Releases New Guidelines For Cancer Gene Tests

09.02.2015 00:46 AM

The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated the guidelines for tcancer gene tests and treating pacients suffering with advanced lung cancer.

New Drug To Lower Bad Cholesterol Levels

09.01.2015 22:48 PM

FDA has approved a second class medication for lowering LDL cholesterol. For a long time, doctors have used to prescribe statins to lower heart attack risk and cholesterol levels.

Cyclosporine Is Not Helping After Coronary Intervention -- Research

09.01.2015 21:25 PM

A new study suggests that the immunosuppressant drug cyclosporine cannot not improve much the condition of patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention.

Naps Can Save Your Life -- Research

09.01.2015 21:22 PM

Research suggests that naps have many health benefits. A new research has found that a nap at the mid-day doesn't just have the power to revive your energy, but it could also reduce blood pressure and protect from heart disease.

Saudi Arabia Deals With Surge In Fatal MERS Cases

09.01.2015 02:16 AM

Saudi Arabia's health officials are alarmed by the high number of deadly cases of MERS in the country.

Health Advances By 2025 -- Study

09.01.2015 01:53 AM

A research study has come up with a list of emerging technologies and advances in medicine that could widespread by 2025.

Neurotics Are More Creative -- Research

09.01.2015 00:21 AM

A new study comes to back up the common sense perception that people who are more ttense and moody neurotic could also have more imagination and creativity.

People May Live Longer But Sicker -- Study

08.31.2015 23:26 PM

According to a new study, the global life expectancy is increasing but many just live sicker lives for longer.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Might Be At Higher Risk of Recurrent Stroke -- Research

08.31.2015 22:29 PM

According to a new research, childhood cancer survivors suffering one stroke have double the risk of suffering a second one, compared with non-cancer stroke survivors.

Fatal Plague Case In Utah

08.31.2015 01:57 AM

The first person to have been diagnosed with plague in Utah since 2009 died from the disease arlier this month, according to state health officials.

The Recommended Diet Before and During The Pregnancy -- Study

08.31.2015 01:31 AM

New studies bring light on the best diet to follow for pregnant women and women planning to conceive.

Teens In The US More Likely To Be Obese -- Study

08.30.2015 22:33 PM

A new study reports that the U.S. child and teen obesity rate has climbed to levels much higher than in neighboring Canada.

First Child To Ever Receive A Double-Hand Transplant

08.30.2015 22:24 PM

On Wednesday, August 26, the Children's Hospotal of Phiadephia released its first child patient to ever had a double-hand transplant.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Warnings - Report

08.30.2015 21:42 PM

A new report announces that NICE has updated diabetes guidelines to promote better adherence to normal blood glucose levels among young people with diabetes.

Dementia Is Incurable But Lifestyle Can Still Make A Difference

08.30.2015 18:58 PM

Study shows the proportion of elderly people with the condition in the UK has fallen, contrary to predictions that cases would soar.

Link Between Low Vitamin D And Multiple Sclerosis - Study

08.28.2015 02:48 AM

A link between low vitamin D and multiple sclerosis was proved by researchers. A new research study has linked low vitamin D with increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).

A Daily Dose Of Aspirin Can Protect Against Colon Cancer - Study

08.27.2015 00:45 AM

Researchers announced they have found that by taking aspirin daily the risk of colon cancer is significantly reduced.

Steroid Injections Have Limited Benefits For Lower Back Pain -- Research

08.26.2015 23:46 PM

A new research has found that spinal steroid injections have just limited and short time benefits for lowerback pain.

Australia Will Have The First Proton Therapy Device for Cancers

08.26.2015 23:23 PM

South Australia is lobbying for federal support in order to establish a proton therapy and research centre.

New Cancer Treatment Proven To Turn Cancer Cells Healthy

08.26.2015 22:54 PM

A new research might have found the way to turn cancerous cells back into normal healthy tissue. A lab-based research suggests there is a biological way to can restore cancer cells to normality and stop them replicating out of control.

Carbon Trading Fails To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study

08.26.2015 19:30 PM

The amounts of carbon credits generated under the carbon tax scheme by Ukraine and Russia did not reflect cut in emissions, according to a new study.

Researchers Design Elastic Drug Delivery Technology

08.26.2015 00:37 AM

Researchers have developed a drug delivery technology that release drugs whenever a patch applied to the skin is stretched.

Scientists Design Self-Replicating DNA Nanostructures

08.26.2015 00:30 AM

According to scientists, it is possible to engineer self-replicating DNA nanostructures. According to South Korean and Japanese scientists from the Sungkyunkwan University and Tohoku University, it possible to engineer self-replicating nanomaterials and nanostructures.

Nanoscopic Pores Are Used By Researchers To Investigate Protein Structure

08.25.2015 23:02 PM

Researchers designed a new method of gene sequencing a strand of DNA's bases that can also be applied to proteins as a way to better undertand their structure.

New Technique Allows Lighting Up Cancer Cells To Discover Diseased Cells In Low Concentrations

08.25.2015 22:40 PM

Researchers in China have developed nanocrystals to be used in the next generation of medical imaging technologies.

Study Finds That DNA Can Assemble Into Nanostructures

08.25.2015 19:13 PM

Experiments performed by a physicist at the University of York have provided new understanding of how DNA assembles into nanostructures.

Some Health Systems In Illinois Oppose Medical Marijuana

08.24.2015 01:23 AM

According to reports, several health systems In the state of Illinois have decided to say no to medical marijuana.

Study Reveals The Key To Success In Weight Loss

08.24.2015 00:02 AM

According to a new study, the ket to succedd in weight loss is not diet, exercise or a "magic pill" but rather physician support.

More Cases Of MERS Reported In Saudi Arabia

08.24.2015 00:01 AM

As the Saudi Arabian kingdom prepares for annual hajj pilgrimage, it has to deal with the lastest MERS outbreak.

Study Finds You Can Still Enjoy Life With Alzheimer's Disease

08.23.2015 21:35 PM

New study found out that people living with Alzheimer's disease can still enjoy life. In general, Alzheimer's disease is regarded as a cruel and devastating illness that destroys its 'victims' as well as their relationships with friends and family.