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How female hormones are linked to asthma

Health February 19, 2018 at 6:53 pm 0 comments

Washington DC: Variation in female sex hormones could be linked to the development of allergies and asthma, according to experts. Analysis of studies involving more than 500,000 women highlights a link between asthma symptoms and key life changes such as puberty and menopause. Further investigation could help explain why asthmaRead More

Blood pressure drug may help prevent Type 1 diabetes

Health February 19, 2018 at 6:53 pm 0 comments

WASHINGTON: A drug commonly used to control high blood pressure may also help prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes in up to 60 per cent of those at risk for the disease, a study has found. The drug, methyldopa, has been used for over 50 years to treat highRead More

Scientists find link between chronic pain and diet change

Scientists find link between chronic pain and diet change

Health February 17, 2018 at 6:34 pm 0 comments

WASHINGTON: Scientists have found that dietary change could be an effective low-cost treatment for people with chronic pain. Preliminary research from a small pilot study carried out in Meru, in eastern Kenya, shows a link between chronic pain and consumption of glutamate, a common flavour enhancer found in western andRead More

Blood pressure drug may help prevent Type 1 diabetes

Health February 17, 2018 at 6:32 pm 0 comments

WASHINGTON: A drug commonly used to control high blood pressure may also help prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes in up to 60 per cent of those at risk for the disease, a study has found. The drug, methyldopa, has been used for over 50 years to treat highRead More

How female hormones are linked to asthma

How female hormones are linked to asthma

Health February 16, 2018 at 6:13 pm 0 comments

Washington DC: Variation in female sex hormones could be linked to the development of allergies and asthma, according to experts. Analysis of studies involving more than 500,000 women highlights a link between asthma symptoms and key life changes such as puberty and menopause. Further investigation could help explain why asthmaRead More

Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases

Health February 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm 0 comments

NEW YORK: Higher intake of yogurt may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among hypertensive men and women, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, clinical trials have previously demonstrated beneficial effects of dairy consumption on cardiovascular health. Yogurt may independently be related to cardiovascular disease risk. “Our resultsRead More

Sibling bullying may increase schizophrenia risk

Health February 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm 0 comments

London People bullied by siblings during childhood are up to three times more likely to develop psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia in early adulthood, a study has found. “Children spend substantial time with their siblings in the confinement of their family home and if bullied, this can lead to socialRead More

Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases

Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases

Health February 15, 2018 at 11:08 am 0 comments

NEW YORK: Higher intake of yogurt may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among hypertensive men and women, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, clinical trials have previously demonstrated beneficial effects of dairy consumption on cardiovascular health. Yogurt may independently be related to cardiovascular disease risk. “Our resultsRead More

Tweaking gut bacteria may cut obesity, diabetes risk

Tweaking gut bacteria may cut obesity, diabetes risk

Health February 15, 2018 at 11:08 am 0 comments

Washington, February 15 The gut microbiome — a “garden” of bacterial, viral and fungal genes — may play a substantial role in development of obesity and diabetes in humans, say scientists. The findings, published in the journal Mucosal Immunology, highlights the potential to prevent obesity and diabetes by manipulating levelsRead More

New molecule that can fight cancer identified

Health February 15, 2018 at 11:07 am 0 comments

London: Scientists have identified a molecule that can rapid kill tumour cells and could potentially be used to develop new cancer therapies.   Humans need the chemical element selenium for good health. The selenium-containing enzyme thioredoxin reductase 1 (TrxR1) can be used to support the growth of cells and toRead More