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Study suggests repurposing anti-depressant medication to target medulloblastoma

By Staff Reporter - Aug 24, 2014 04:54 PM EDT

An international research team reports in Nature Medicine a novel molecular pathway that causes an aggressive form of medulloblastoma, and suggests repurposing an anti-depressant medication to target the new pathway may help combat one of the most common brain cancers in children.

African-American Women Born at Low Weight at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

By Steven Hogg - Aug 23, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

A new research shows that the African-American women who were born at low or very low birth weight have high chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

Blood Tests can Tell If You Skipped Eating Healthy Diet: Study

By Staff Reporter - Aug 23, 2014 04:25 AM EDT

Blood tests help reveal if you swayed from your diet, according to a study.

Ear Tickling is Good for Your Heart: Study

By Staff Reporter - Aug 23, 2014 03:18 AM EDT

New ‘ear tickling device’ can keep heart diseases at bay, finds a study.

Okra Extracts Help Preserve Ice Cream for Longer Duration: Study

By Staff Reporter - Aug 23, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Okra extracts help store ice cream for longer duration, according to a study.

Almost 75 Percent of British Women Think They Look 5 Years Younger: Survey

By Staff Reporter - Aug 23, 2014 02:16 AM EDT

Many British women aged below 45 think they look five years younger than their real age, finds a survey.

Smokers consume same amount of cigarettes regardless of nicotine levels

By Staff Reporter - Aug 22, 2014 09:22 AM EDT

Cigarettes with very low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Increases Risk of Unhealthy Behaviour

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

Like reading 'Fifty Shades of Grey'? You are probably at risk of eating disorders, a new research says.

Auxilium’s New Drug Helps Treat Cellulite

By Staff Reporter - Aug 22, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

Xiaflex, a drug manufactured by the Auxilium pharmaceuticals, Inc reduces cellulite in mid-stage study.

Botox Injections Help Fight Against Stomach Cancer: Study

By Staff Reporter - Aug 22, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

Botox helps fight against cancer, according to a study.

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