Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday laid the foundation stone of a Rs.450-crore cancer hospital in Mullanpur of Mohali district in Punjab, 20 km from here, that will be run on the lines of Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital.
The hospital will cater to 10,000 new cancer cases and provide treatment to 40,000 old cases annually, the prime minister said after laying the foundation stone of the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Researchers have said that high levels of “good” cholesterol and low levels of “bad” cholesterol are correlated with lower levels of the amyloid plaque deposition in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
Lead study author Bruce Reed, associate director of the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center, said that their study shows that both higher levels of HDL – good – and lower levels of LDL – bad – cholesterol in the bloodstream are associated with lower levels of amyloid plaque deposits in the brain.
Collection of birth defects known as foetal alcohol syndrome can cause heart problems in the baby which may be due to altered function and not structure, a new study has revealed.
Along with growth retardation, head and face abnormalities, and neurological problems, FAS also causes heart problems in just over half of those with this condition.
To investigate the cause of these alcohol-induced heart defects, Ganga Karunamuni of Case Western University and her colleagues studied heart formation in quail embryos, whose heart development is very similar to that of humans.
Habits like reading a book or keeping your mouth minty fresh may affect your sleep.
Huffingtonpost.com shares some of the habits that are likely to spoil a sound sleep:
* You’re an inconsistent eater: Studies show inconsistent eating habits can have a negative impact on sleep later in the day. If you have dinner later in the evening, it’s okay as long as you stick with it, every day. If not, skip the unexpected dessert.
Those who hate maths should know this — a mathematical model is here to improve the success rate of organ transplants.
The researchers are now working towards designing a tool capable of preventing rejection rate in organ transplants.
They created a mathematical algorithm that would indicate for each person – using their genetics, size, age, current medication and time since the transplant – what should be their immuno-suppressive drug dosage.
A new study by Indian origin researcher has suggested that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may impair the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that regulate how much we eat.
In order to learn more about the relationship between eating speed and energy intake, a team of researchers in the Department of Kinesiology at Texas Christian University took a look at how eating speed affects calories consumed during a meal in both normal weight subjects as well as overweight or obese subjects.
A new study has revealed that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence rates.
This study is an ecological study in which incidence rates for the various types of cancer for males and females from 87 countries with high quality cancer incidence rate data as well as all 157 countries with cancer incidence rate data were compared statistically with indices for various risk modifying factors.
A team of researchers from Japan have identified a new immune cell that intensifies rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder that mainly affects joints and occurs when excessive immune response destroys bone.
According to the researchers, the new cell is created when the cell that originally controlled the excessive immune reactions mutates, the Japan times reported.
The study on mice found that it later powerfully promotes the activities of osteoclast, a cell that destroys bones.
Researchers have suggested that smokers should follow a New Year’s quit with a weekly recommitment to quit that takes advantage of natural weekly cycles.
A rare soft-tissue cancer may be eradicated simply by inhibiting a key protein involved in its growth, research suggests.
Scientists have found that inhibiting the action of a protein called BRD4 caused cancer cells to die in a mouse model of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs).
Most of you will be desperate to get rid of the holiday weight you gained over Christmas, and to welcome new year in a fit body, but experts have warned that not knowing the correct way to work out might hurt you more than help you.
There is good news for those seeking a cure to the Kawasaki Disease (KD) – a rare childhood affliction that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.
A team of scientists at Sanford Children’s Health Research Centre in South Dakota, US, has discovered a molecule called ‘THRIL’ that helps regulate the immune response in children suffering from KD.
From losing touch with technology to growing ear hair, a new survey has revealed some telltale signs of middle age that will help you determine if you are past your younger days.
Benenden, a health-care and insurance firm, surveyed 2,000 people and found that needing an afternoon nap, groaning while bending down and not remembering the name of any modern bands are some of the signs you’re no longer young, the Washington Post reported.
Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke.
Now there is some hope for such patients as stroke rehabilitation researchers have reported improvement in those suffering from spatial neglect with prism adaptation therapy – used to rehabilitate the visuo-spatial deficits of neurological disorders such as unilateral neglect.
A New York pharmacist has put on offer a wellness bar that he claims could help cure your hangover.
Stanley George’s pharmacy on the Lower East Side fills prescriptions and also has on offer a wellness bar with his trademarked ‘Drinks and Drugs’ menu, the New York Post reported.
George also brought out a custom tea line in December, which has 12 blends for targeted ailments that includes hangovers, sore throats and stomach aches.
A pill that could help kick cocaine addiction by altering the way brain processes chemical addiction may be closer to reality, scientists say.
New research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a method of biologically manipulating certain neurocircuits could lead to a pharmacological approach that would weaken post-withdrawal cocaine cravings.
Being exposed to bullying during childhood can lead to an increased risk of psychotic experiences in adulthood, regardless of whether the person was a victim or perpetrator.
The study, led by University of Warwick researchers, assessed a cohort of UK children (ALSPAC) from birth to fully understand the extent of bullying on psychosis in later life.
The analysis, in association with the University of Bristol, showed that victims, perpetrators and those who are both bullies and victims (bully-victims), are at an increased risk of developing psychotic experiences.
Researchers are developing a simple tears-based test to identify vitamin deficiencies in babies.
Identifying vitamin deficiencies in babies involves drawing blood, but scientists at Michigan Technological University are working on a painless alternative.
Instead of using blood plasma, Adrienne Minerick, an associate professor of chemical engineering, is developing a simple analysis tool for tears. And there’s no crying involved: a simple absorbent strip placed against the lower eyelid collects all the fluid needed.
A beautiful, radiant and glowing skin is every girl’s dream. It’s easy to achieve it by avoiding sugar as much as possible and by eating products such as olive oil, avocado and macadamia nut oil.
Doctor Stefanie Williams shares simple changes to your nutrition intake that will greatly impact your skin, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed a life insurance company to pay Rs.2 lakh to the kin of an army man who died of AIDS (Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome).
The commission was hearing a revision petition filed by Postal Life Insurance (PLI) challenging the order of the state commission of Haryana, which has granted Rs.2 lakh to the kin of army official Manjeet Singh, a Haryana resident who died after being infected with the human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus that causes a patient to contract AIDS.
A new study has suggested that more mid-life job stress means more health problems during old age.
The research from Finland found that both physical and mental job strain were linked to illness later in life, Fox News reported.
Mental job strain is generally a result of tight deadlines, high demands and having little control over one’s work, while physical strain includes sweating, breathlessness and muscle strain.
Researchers are hoping to create a behavioral taxonomy that will guide medical training and education by breaking down the dialogue and studying the context.
Senior investigator Ronald Epstein, M.D., professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Nursing and director of the UR Center for Communication and Disparities Research, and his team recruited 23 oncologists from a variety of private and hospital-based oncology clinics in the Rochester, New York area.
A new research has suggested that the common arthroscopic knee surgery is not better than “sham” procedure.
The surgery is an arthroscopic procedure called a partial meniscectomy, and doctors perform it to relieve pain and other symptoms associated with a tear in the knee’s meniscus.
However, a new study that randomized people to receive either the surgery or a “sham” procedure that simulated it found no difference between pain symptoms or other measures of quality of life between the two groups, CBS News reported.
A new study has revealed that for patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to nonsurgical treatment,
According to lead author Dr. Jon D. Lurie of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine, carefully selected patients who underwent surgery for a lumbar disc herniation achieved greater improvement than non-operatively treated patients.
There has been a marked decline in number of HIV/AIDS cases in the three armed services, the forces top medical official said Friday.
Nobody has died of AIDS in the last year, Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services, D.P. Joshi told reporters here.
Efforts are also being taken to reduce stress levels of servicemen by setting up helplines and efforts through the human resources department of the services, said Director General Medical Services (Air) A. K. Behl said.