A new blood test, which is basically a metabolic blood profile and still in its early stages – holds the potential of predicting breast cancer in women as early as two to…
Category: Health
Few teens who try E-cigarettes become regular smokers, study finds
According to a new research, few teens who have tried E-cigarettes become regular users and most of these who do start regularly using them are habitual smokers. Published in the online journal…
Maple syrup could help reduce antibiotic use, study suggests
Experiments by researchers at McGill University have shown that concentrated extract of maple syrup makes disease-causing bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, hinting at the possibility that this syrup could help us reduce…
Scientists find protein that boosts immune response against cancer cells
In an unexpected discovery during experiments in mice and human cells, a multi-university research has found a protein that promotes the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells, which kills cancer cells and cells…
Tumour-only genetic sequencing misguiding cancer treatment in 50% patients
Researchers have revealed that tumour-only genetic sequencing isn’t revealing the true picture thereby misguiding cancer treatment in almost 50 per cent of patients and to overcome this huge gap comparison to a…
Outbreak of E. Coli infections in Canada possibly linked to leafy greens
Health officials in Canada are investigating a widespread Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli) outbreak, which they believe has a possible link to leafy greens. At this time, the risk to Canadians is…
Scientists crack knuckle pops; question benefits or harms of joint cracking
Researchers have finally resolved the mystery as to why the popping sounds occur when we crack our knuckles paving way for further studies into whether there are any therapeutic benefits or harms…
Researchers peg 60-year-olds as middle aged
Researchers have revealed through a new study that 60 is the new 40 and those who are currently 60 years old are in fact middle-aged and not old. Faster increases in life…
Marijuana use among teens, young adults in Canada declining says survey
According to latest findings, marijuana use among teens and young adults in Canada is on a declining trend as compared to a decade earlier; however, marijuana use has increased in older age…
Julius Caesar may have suffered mini-strokes, not epilepsy
Based on fresh review of Julius Caesar’s symptoms, researchers have revealed that he may have suffered mini-strokes and not epilepsy. Doctors at Imperial College claim that a diagnosis of mini-strokes makes sense…
Possible link between autism and gestational diabetes found, researchers say
Researchers have established a possible link between increased risk of autism and gestational diabetes based on a research involving a group of more than 320,000 children. According to researchers intrauterine exposure to…
NHS could face GP exodus as one in three considering retirement by 2020
The National Health Services, UK could be facing a GP exodus as a new survey of over 15,000 doctors has found that one in three doctors is considering a retirement in the…
New evidence supports immune system’s potential role in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have been linking immune system with Alzheimer’s disease for quite a few years now, but the exact role of immunity in the disease is still a mystery. However, new evidence could…
Simple breath test could predict stomach cancer very early, study shows
Researchers have showed through early study results that a simple breath test holds the potential of predicting stomach cancer in very early stages – this they say is possible through a new…
Sedentary lifestyle, gadgets responsible for back and neck pain in youngsters
A new survey has concluded that increased instances of back and neck pain problems in youngsters are a direct result of sedentary lifestyle and increased use of gadgets such as smartphones and…