Waking up early and going for a morning walk is something that everyone might not fancy, but is a recommended form of exercise and now researchers say that having vitamin C supplements…
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New test could pave way for early detection of Alzheimer’s, other dementias
A multi-institute effort has resulted in development of a novel test which could allow for better management of age-related diseases and identification of people most at risk of Alzheimer’s, other dementias. The…
Charity raises red flag over shortage of specialist breast cancer nurses
Through startling figures, Breast Cancer Care has highlighted the shortage of specialist breast cancer nurses, stating that the increase in number of breast cancer patients by a fifth is putting extra load…
Weight loss surgery more effective than medication in controlling type 2 diabetes
Weight loss surgery is effective than medication in controlling type 2 diabetes in obese people, a new research has found. In the new study, a team of scientists from the King’s College…
Siblings said to be primary source of whopping cough infection in infants
Infants are more likely to catch whopping cough or pertussis from their siblings rather than their moms, a new study based on government data has suggested. The study, published in the journal…
Deer tick test positive for Lyme disease causing agents
New tests have revealed that deer tick collected from Southwold Township, Canada have tested positive for the agent that causes Lyme Disease. The reports were obtained by Elgin St. Thomas Public Health…
Google, Sanofi to jointly take on diabetes
Google Life Sciences and Sanofi have joined hands to take on the menace of diabetes and to improve care and outcomes of people suffering from the disease. Google will be bringing in…
Defibrillator breakthrough alleviates need for wires
Researchers have done away with the need of placing a lead in the veins of the upper chest of patients who get fitted with the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for cardiac arrhythmias…
Pressuring teens to exercise won’t actually work
Starting to workout at an early age is always helpful, but pressuring teenagers to exercise won’t actually help and chances are that it may backfire, researchers have revealed through a new study….
Brain structures of girls and boys with autism are different
A new study has shown that girls and boys with autism differ in their behaviour and one of the primary reasons behind this discrepancy is difference in their brain structures. Researchers found…
Mild electric shock could help fend off seasickness: Study
Milk electric shocks delivered to the scalp could be the new treatment that millions of people suffering from motion sickness and seasickness and waiting for globally. With an estimated thirty per cent…
Aspirin said to boost cancer immunotherapy effectiveness
Time and again studies have pointed out aspirin as being helpful against cancer and a new study echoes this by showing that aspirin could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in cancer patients….
Personalized cellular therapy for leukemia yields promising results
The first of its kind personalized cellular therapy trial at University of Pennsylvania has yielded promising results with eight of 14 patients responding to the therapy, with some complete remissions continuing past…
CDA recommends tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to fight type 2 diabetes
Citing studies that link increased sugar intake with obesity and type 2 diabetes, the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has recommended imposition of tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to fight type 2 diabetes…
Lyme disease concern: Canadians likely to get false-positives from some US labs
Lyme disease is spreading its wings in Canada and with more and Canadians being affected, there are all the chances that few people may be looking to seek diagnosis from labs in…