Anti-Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Disease In Mice
An anti-cancer drug may reverse memory problems in an Alzheimer’s Disease mouse model, according to new research carried out at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study, published in the journal Science, examined previously published outcomes on the drug bexarotene – which is approved by the U.S… Read More
Cockroaches Are Evolving To Evade Sugar Traps
Surprisingly, cockroaches are steering away from sugary-coated traps designed to kill them. The phenomenon has been subject to much scientific interest with many experts asking why they avoid the traps if they are coated in glucose – a tempting treat for cockroaches. A new study published in the May 24th edition of Science has revealed [...]
H7N9 Bird Flu Virus May Be Human Transmissible
The novel H7N9 bird flu virus may be human transmissible through direct contact as well as through airborne exposure, according to a new study. Scientists came up with this conclusion after discovering that the virus, which has already killed 36 people in China, can spread between ferrets… Read More
Statin Drugs May Increase Risk Of Diabetes
Certain statins – also known as cholesterol-lowering medications – could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was most significant in patients taking atorvastatin (Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), according to the study, published in BMJ… Read More
Itch And Pain Have Separate Brain Circuits
US scientists have found a molecule that triggers the sensation of itching in mice. They say the finding solves a mystery about itching: it is not a low level of pain but a separately wired circuit with a direct line into the brain. If studies show the same is true of humans, the discovery could [...]
Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%
Frequent heartburn increases the risk of cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nondrinkers and nonsmokers, according to a new study. The research, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, also indicated that the use of antacids has a protective effect against these cancers, while [...]
Light From Electronic Devices Prevents Proper Night’s Sleep
Electric lights that brighten smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices are frequently causing people to not get a proper night’s sleep, according to a new report published in the journal Nature. The body’s natural rhythm becomes distorted as a result of artificial lights… Read More
