Turmeric can help fight cancerOctober 28th, 2009 LONDON - An extract found in the yellowish orange Indian spice turmeric can kill oesophageal cancer cells, say scientists. In the research, boffins found that when they treated oesophageal cancer cells in the laboratory with curcumin - a chemical in tumeric - it started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours.
Scientists making new cancer drug with rare metalsOctober 19th, 2009 LONDON - Drugs made out of rare metals could be effective against colon and ovarian cancers, including drug resistant cancerous cells, says a new study. The study, conducted by the universities of Warwick and Leeds, showed that a range of compounds containing the two transition metals Ruthenium and Osmium cause significant cell death in ovarian and colon cancer cells.
Metals could help treat cancerOctober 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that drugs made from two transition metals ruthenium and osmium could offer effective treatment against colon and ovarian cancers. Researchers from University of Warwick and the University of Leeds have shown that a range of compounds containing the two transition metals, which are found in the same part of the periodic table as precious metals like platinum and gold, causes significant cell death in ovarian and colon cancer cells.
Chilli peppers may help relive tingling nerve painOctober 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by British researchers suggests that people suffering peripheral pain - which produces stinging sensations, numbness, weakness, burning pain - can get respite by taking capsaicin cream, an active constituent of chilli peppers. Peripheral pains often accompany disorders like diabetes, AIDS, shingles and arthritis; cancer patients can have peripheral neuropathies after receiving their therapies.
Climate change affecting ayurveda, livelihood of 600,000 doctorsOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Climate change poses a huge challenge for ayurveda and it is the reason behind many medicinal plants vanishing from India, President Pratibha Patil said here Wednesday. The All India Ayurveda Congress also agreed with her concern, saying it is gradually affecting the livelihood of 600,000 ayurveda practitioners.
Climate change affecting ayurveda, says President PatilOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Wednesday said climate change poses a huge challenge for ayurveda and expressed concern that it is the reason for many medicinal plants vanishing from the country. Due to climate change, natural habitat is moving towards an imbalance.
New scan to track skin cancer early undergoing trialsOctober 6th, 2009 SYDNEY - A new imaging agent could help to save innumerable lives by tracking melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, at an early stage. Ivan Greguric and colleagues working within the Cooperative Research Consortium (CRC) for Biomedical Imaging Development note that about 130,000 new cases of malignant melanoma occur worldwide every year.
New radioactive imaging agent may revolutionise skin cancer diagnosisOctober 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - An Australian Government funded research group has developed a potential new material that can make early diagnosis of malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer possible. Writing about their work in the ACS' Journal of the Medicinal Chemistry, the Cooperative Research Consortium for Biomedical Imaging Develop has revealed that the novel material is currently being tested in laboratory animals.
Wyeth says European Union committee gives positive opinion on Prevenar 13 vaccineSeptember 25th, 2009 European committee recommends Wyeth's Prevenar 13NEW YORK — Wyeth said Friday European Union regulators are recommending approval for a new version of its children's pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar 13. The Madison, N.J., company said the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended approval in children 6 weeks to 5 years to prevent pneumococcal disease, as well as pneumonia and middle ear infections caused by related strains of the bacterium.
Wyeth says European Union committee gives positive opinion on Prevenar-13 vaccineSeptember 25th, 2009 Wyeth says committee recommends Prevenar-13 OKNEW YORK — Wyeth says European Union regulators are recommending approval for a new version of its children's pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar 13. The Madison, N.J., company says the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended approval in children 6 weeks to 5 years to prevent pneumococcal disease, as well as pneumonia and middle ear infections caused by related viruses.
Experts: Obesity might become the top cause of cancer in Western women in the next decadeSeptember 24th, 2009 Obesity could become top cancer causeLONDON — Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, European researchers said Thursday. Being overweight or obese accounts for up to 8 percent of cancers in Europe.
Sunlight may help cancer patients surviveSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Two new studies have found that sunbathing, which causes skin cancer, can also help to fight the disease. Scientists say, although, protection from sunlight is necessary, moderate exposure is beneficial to health.
Grand Ole Opry to join fight against breast cancer with pink backdrop during performancesSeptember 8th, 2009 Opry backdrop to become pink Oct. 2NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Milk additives unlikely to boost nutritionSeptember 1st, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed that milk boasting added calcium, vitamin D, or omega-3 fatty acids, are unlikely to boost nutrition. The research led by consumer group choice showed that generic supermarket milk delivers the same nutritional benefits but for half the price.
Veteran House Republican Sensenbrenner has prostate cancerAugust 31st, 2009 Rep. Sensenbrenner says he has prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner announced Monday that he is in the early stage of prostate cancer.
