Irish Giant’s Skeleton Remains a Bone of Contention
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 09:53
As per recent reports, it has been revealed that museum chiefs have discarded the recommendations made recently by experts of medical ethics and law that the skeleton of the “Irish Giant”, a 18th century man, must not be displayed in the museum and should be buried at sea.
Scientists Claim to have Made Malaria Breakthrough
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:35
In what may well turn out to be one of the most imperative discoveries in the field of medical science of late, scientists have claimed a breakthrough in terms of treatment of the potentially terminal malaria.
As per reports, scientists have found the malaria parasite's Achilles heel ahead of discovering the cluster of proteins that the deadly Malaria requires for its survival and progression in the human body.
Papilloma Boosts Cervical Cancer Risks, Claims Study
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 10:25
Making an opposing claim against the HPV vaccine, recently a new study announced that only two shots were enough for the disease treatment.
However, way back in 2006 after the papilloma virus became a deadly nightmare for the health authorities, the vaccination was made compulsory in all the hospitals across the nation.
Cancer Research UK: A "golden era" is dawning for cancer research and treatment
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:41
With a major new project for testing the genetics of tumours of 9,000 newly-diagnosed cancer patients to be launched in the coming weeks, Cancer Research UK CEO, Harpal Kumar, has hailed the program as the dawn of a "golden era" in cancer research and treatment!
Pesticides called ‘organochlorines’ can trigger Type 2 diabetes
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 10:14
The risk of adults developing Type 2 diabetes can increase as a result of exposure to certain kinds of pesticides called 'organochlorines' - which weaken the body's ability to regulate glucose!
South Africa Scientist Discovered an Anti- HIV Gel
Submitted by Sumit Yayavar on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 12:12
A research group of South Africa had performed an experiment on a gel which was expected to be useful in reducing the chances among women getting contracted with HIV. The group was going to conduct a trial that would authenticate the effectiveness of the gel.
