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A healthy digestive system could do wonders!
Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease throughout the body.
03 May 2018 5:27 PM
Here are 10 health benefits of having mangoes
Mangoes are not only tasty, but that the “king of fruits” has quite a few health benefits as well.
02 May 2018 9:25 PM
Dogs may cause urinary tract infections, says study
Experts urge pet owners to avoid being licked by their animals, particularly if they have weak immune systems.
01 May 2018 3:19 PM
Can diet affect the age you start menopause?
A diet with lots of refined pasta and rice showed that menopause was more likely to occur one and a half years earlier than average.
01 May 2018 2:13 PM
Pesticides may alter hormone production in humans
Endocrine disrupters are natural or synthetic molecules that can alter hormone function.
29 Apr 2018 4:13 PM
Aspirin may help counteract impact of obesity on cancer
Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer.
29 Apr 2018 3:27 PM
Most effective cancer therapy comes closer to reality
Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer.
28 Apr 2018 3:49 PM
Enzyme that affects ageing, cancer decoded: Study
n 1985 Blackburn discovered telomerase, and its remarkable capacity to extend a cell's lifespan.
26 Apr 2018 3:52 PM
Drinking may increase mouth bacteria that cause cancer, heart disease
Study offers clear evidence that drinking is bad for maintaining a healthy balance of microbes in the mouth.
26 Apr 2018 9:41 AM
P.S. I love you: Dead wife sends letters to husband
Kate had been secretly writing cards to Chris until the year 2042.
25 Apr 2018 9:00 PM
New potential breast cancer drug identified
The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said.
25 Apr 2018 11:00 AM
Kids with rare rapid-ageing disease get hope from study drug
The disease affects about 1 in 20 million people. It is a chance mutation and isn’t inherited.
24 Apr 2018 8:54 PM
New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study
Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours.
24 Apr 2018 6:48 PM
170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified; may help treat disease
Five-year project set out to identify new therapeutic targets for non-small cell lung cancer as well as potential drugs for targets.
24 Apr 2018 8:10 AM
170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified
The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines.
23 Apr 2018 4:36 PM
How cancer-causing virus clings to our DNA decoded
To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging techniques.
22 Apr 2018 5:32 PM
Heavy exercise does not suppress immune system
After exercise, some cells in the bloodstream decrease substantially - sometimes falling to levels lower than before exercise started.
21 Apr 2018 6:32 PM
Some human cancers 'evolutionary accidents', say scientists
Humans are not the only species affected by cancer; in fact, only a few primitive animals are thought to escape the disease.
18 Apr 2018 3:48 PM
Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system, key to fight cancer
The study has been published in Cancer Cell.
17 Apr 2018 8:18 PM
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Delhi navigates Male-Beijing proximity as Indo-Pacific tensions rise, emphasizing regional stability amidst maritime disputes
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