Medical News
Age Restriction Aimed At Limiting E-Cigarette Use Caused More Pregnant Teens To Smoke Cigarettes
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 11:19
New research has shown that more pregnant teens tend to smoke traditional cigarettes in the aftermath of the e-cigarette regulation. The study suggests a better implementation of the laws in force.
Combining 3 Antibody Drugs Shown Effective In Suppressing HIV
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 04:00
A new research at the Rockefeller University has shown that HIV can be suppressed by combining three antibodies in the treatment. This checks the ability of the virus to escape the immune system and mutate.
Alzheimer's Disease May Be Rooted In Vitamin A Deficiency
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 05:00
Alzheimer's disease typically occurs in old age but now researchers have discovered the neurodegenerative condition may take root earlier when vitamin A deficiency is present during pregnancy or early after birth.
Food Additive Under Review After Study Finds Cancer Links In Animal Study
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 22:30
Titanium dioxide used as food additive to make food whiter and brighter has been linked to carcinogenesis in an animal study. What are other potential health concerns associated with this substance?
Researchers Turn To Artificial Intelligence To Reach New, Previously Unachievable Cancer Outcomes
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 22:03
Researchers used an AI-based model to better understand the biophysics of cancer. The machine-learning model successfully completed a task which consisted of identifying reagents capable of generating a unique cancer-lik...
France Fights Obesity By Banning Unlimited Soda Refills
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 21:38
France has banned unlimited refills of sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity. Although the country is not among the ones with the highest obesity rates, the number of obese people has increased over the last few ...
Flu Shots For Dogs: Scientists Develop Vaccines Against Canine Influenza
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 19:30
New vaccines for the prevention of Canine Influenza have been developed by scientists. The new live-attenuated vaccines are more effective in preventing the development and spread of the virus.
Malignant Melanoma Death Rates To Reduce By 2050, Predict Experts
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 19:00
According to researchers, the death rates due to malignant melanoma will decline by 2050. In the U.S., the death rates would be 2.5 to 3 times lower when compared to peak years.
Dentist Faces Court Rap Over Death Of Teen During Wisdom Tooth Removal
Tech Times - 29 Jan 2017 16:06
A family in Minnesota is now finally filing charges against a dentist for the death of their daughter during routine wisdom tooth removal. It was a change of heart as they have formerly expressed no intention to sue the ...
Liverpool to coordinate £14m drug safety research project
EurekAlert! - 29 Jan 2017 07:00
(University of Liverpool) The University of Liverpool (UK) is to co-ordinate a new £14m European research project which aims to improve the understanding of adverse drug reactions by using cutting-edge modelling approac...
Diabetes or its rapid deterioration can be an early warning sign for pancreatic cancer
EurekAlert! - 29 Jan 2017 07:00
(ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation) Patients and their doctors should be aware that the onset of diabetes, or a rapid deterioration in existing diabetes that requires more aggressive treatment, could be a sign of ear...
Some early breast cancer patients benefit more from breast conservation than from mastectomy
EurekAlert! - 29 Jan 2017 07:00
(ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation) Breast conserving therapy (BCT) is better than mastectomy for patients with some types of early breast cancer, according to results from the largest study to date, presented at ECC...