Life, Health, 30th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 30 Dec 2017

Life, Health, 30 Dec 2017

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a bone marrow cancer that affects plasma cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

This drug ups risk of heart failure in cancer patients

The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib has taken on an increasing role in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

30 Dec 2017 6:45 PM

Initially the researchers hope to be able to test it on animals and, in the long term, develop a drug that inhibits the relevant enzyme. (Photo: Pixabay)

Enzyme that could stop Ebola virus from spreading identified

The virus uses the host factor enzyme PP2A-B56 to start producing proteins.

30 Dec 2017 6:40 PM

Lack of sleep boosts levels of Alzheimer's proteins: study

Amyloid beta levels in sleep-deprived people were 25 to 30 per cent higher than in those who had slept the night through.

30 Dec 2017 4:04 PM

The researchers used human cervical cancer cell lines to mimic clinical treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Blueberries give boost to cervical cancer therapy: study

Radiosensitisers are non-toxic chemicals that make cancer cells more responsive to radiation therapy.

30 Dec 2017 3:25 PM

Four sleeping habits you need to adopt in 2018

Getting enough shut eye can be tricky, especially when there are so many other factors at play that keep you up at night.

30 Dec 2017 2:18 PM

More than a third of people with epilepsy continued to have seizures despite treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epilepsy drugs work for most patients, but there’s room for improvement

The overall likelihood of seizure control was lowest for individuals with numerous seizures in the year before treatment began.

30 Dec 2017 1:17 PM

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a widely-used, short-term, problem-focused form of behavioural treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Short course of talk therapy may improve sleep during menopause

It is also important to note that as women transition into menopause, their rates of obstructive sleep apnea rise significantly.

30 Dec 2017 1:02 PM

Combustible cigarettes are the most harmful form of nicotine delivery. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarettes may help smokers quit: study

This suggests that e-cigarettes might give smokers a suitable alternative to combustible cigarettes.

30 Dec 2017 12:50 PM

Every year has its own nutrition fads, and while some work, some are nothing but skeptical conjectures. (Photo: Pixabay)

Year ender 2017: Nutrition myths busted

Nutritional expert busts food goals that became popular this year.

30 Dec 2017 12:41 PM

In this face mask recipe, the organic turmeric powder provides a light skin buffer, while the fatty coconut milk and honey provide nourishment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how to get that perfect New Year look

Expert shares concoction for turmeric mask to give you glowing look for this New Year’s party.

30 Dec 2017 8:39 AM

Results suggest that the increased risk of oral clefts is most pronounced in women taking higher doses of Topiramate to treat epilepsy.

Taking Topiramate in pregnancy increases cleft risk in babies

Topiramate hass been increasingly prescribed over last decade to prevent seizures, treat bipolar disorder and migraine headaches.

30 Dec 2017 8:18 AM

Mothers who smoked during pregnancy had an overall 60 percent higher risk of having a child with ADHD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mums who smoke during pregnancy up risk of ADHD in baby

Data also shows there is still a 20 percent higher risk of ADHD in children born to fathers who smoke as well.

30 Dec 2017 8:09 AM

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