A naturally occurring compound in medicinal cannabis may help extend the lives of patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy, according to a study conducted in mice. Medicinal cannabis is a cannabis plant extract used to relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions.   Researchers led by Queen Mary University ofRead More

In a bizarre new trend, a Japanese company is using the armpits of attractive young woman to sell ads. Wakino Ad Company, ‘Waki’ meaning armpit in Japanese, have found the hottest if not most bizarre advertising space to rent out to clients.   According to reports, prices for one hour’sRead More

Washington: Finally, anti-bodies to three major Ebola viruses have now been developed. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are a step closer to developing a broadly effective antibody treatment against these viruses that cause the lethal disease in humans.   Researchers found that the isolation of two potent monoclonal antibodiesRead More

Food poisoning can cause drastic consequences for health and may even turn out to be fatal. This is exactly why people need to be careful what they eat at a time when hygiene and infections are a major concern across the globe. Eating uncooked chicken isn’t common but it hasn’tRead More

Washington: Turns out, almost half of our DNA sequences are made up of jumping genes, which are also known as transposons. Transposons is a DNA sequence that changes its position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell’s genetic identity and genome size. They jump aroundRead More

Plant-derived estrogens, such as those from soy and red clover, might contribute to unwanted weight gain in some postmenopausal women, according to a new review of previous clinical trials. Known as phytoestrogens, these natural compounds mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Women entering menopause have a sharp dropRead More

Washington: Sunless tanning or fake tanning products like sprays, ointments, creams, foams, or lotions that promise tan skin without the increased risk of skin cancer do not actually help prevent cancer. A new study conducted by the researchers of the University of Minnesota Medical School sought to assess the demographicRead More

Melbourne: Babies born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely to develop malaria throughout their early childhood, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, screened a number of immunity proteins, known as cytokines, at birth and investigated whetherRead More

Chennai: Viral hepatitis is a leading cause of death worldwide with more than 90 per cent of this burden due to the sequelae of liver infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Maintaining adequate sanitary and hygienic conditions can help tackle the problem associated withRead More

Guwahati: The Indian Dietetic Association(IDA) today claimed that vegetarian diets in the country are 84 per cent protein deficient, mainly due to lack of awareness among the public. Citing a study by market research firm IMRB, IDA said, “93 per cent of Indians are unaware of their ideal protein requirementRead More