Researchers have discovered how cancer tricks the lymphatic system into spreading tumors – a mechanism, which researchers say, involves cancer cells disguising themselves as immune cells to infiltrate the lymphatic system and…
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Diet of eating companions influences one’s food consumption, study says
The answer to how much to eat doesn’t necessarily rely on how hungry you are, at least according to this research as the latest study shows that diet of eating companions plays…
People living in socio-economically deprived localities at risk of being obese
Researchers have brought to the forefront a completely new factor that needs to weighed in while deciding to buy or rent a house in a particular locality – social-economic status of the…
WHO: Best practices for naming of new diseases will minimise unnecessary negative impact
Swine Flu, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Spanish Flu, Japanese encephalitis, other such names for human infectious diseases not only create negative impact on trade, travel, tourism or animal welfare, but also may…
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here’s what you need to know!
Since the year 2000, the Mental Health Foundation observes May 11-17 as the Mental Health Awareness Week in a bid to raise awareness about mental health and well-being issues and how anxiety,…
WHO outs best practices for naming new human infectious diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has linked the naming of new diseases with unnecessary negative effects on nations, economies and people – so much so that it has also pegged disease names…
Obesity risk reduces at higher altitudes, researchers say
Obesity is a complex problem with many possible triggers, and a new research has now established a potential link between this disorder and altitudes at which people live. According to a study…
WHO’s latest Model list of Essential Medicines includes hepatitis C, cancer, TB drugs
The World Health Organization has released the latest edition of its Model List of Essential Medicines and in the list has included treatments for hepatitis C, a variety of cancers (including breast…
Cycling, walking to work will help you shed those extra kilos
In this fast moving world, very few people have the time to make room for special exercise regimes to lose weight and the best way to shed some kilos is to walk…
French lab becomes first to obtain human spermatogenesis in vitro
In a first, a French biotechnology company Kallistem has obtained human spermatogenesis in vitro i.e. created human sperm cells in a lab setup. Kallistem develops innovative cell culture technologies in reproductive biology…
Novartis gains EU approval for Zykadia
Novartis announced today that the European Commission has approved Zykadia (ceritinib) to treat adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with crizotinib. The approval…
Atkins diet doesn’t help you lose weight, but leads to weight gain in long run: Study
Atkins diet is one of the most followed diet regime by those who are looking to reduce their carbohydrate consumption and increase protein intake to get in shape and shed some kilos…
Measles virus said to suppress immune system for up to three years
Children affected by measles are said to be highly susceptible to host of other deadly diseases for up to three years, a new research as claimed, as the virus suppresses their immune…
Red wine compound could target gut to lower blood sugar in diabetics
Red wine has been in the news lately for its potential benefits to diabetic patients and another research claims that a compound found in red wine activates a molecule that triggers a…
Glass of red wine every night could help diabetics manage their cholesterol
A new research, to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Prague, has found that having a glass of red wine every night could be beneficial for diabetics as it…