In a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers reported that Avastin, a common drug used for cancer treatment, could slow down ovarian cancer, only if taken for a prolonged period. Avastin is a cancer drug manufactured by the Genetech unit of Roche. By slowing...
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Risks associated with hormone replacement therapy could be reduced by going for low-dose patches instead of taking oral pills. In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers claimed that low-doses of estrogen patches had a lower risk of stroke. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is recommended for alleviating irritating symptoms of menopause....
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Women at risk of developing breast cancer should include plums and peaches in their regular diet. A study conducted by researchers at AgriLife Research showed that two phenolic acid compounds found in peaches and plumps could kill breast cancer cells, while keeping the healthy cells unharmed. Although these two phenolic acid compounds are also...
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Now you have some more reasons to prevent cold sore infection. The disease, also known as oral herpes, caused by Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) could lead to memory loss, poor concentration and even schizophrenia. Researchers at John Hopkins University School of Medicine uncovered this disturbing side effect of cold sore. Researchers have observed that...
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Probiotics are revered for their immune strengthening function. Fermented milk products are powerhouses of probiotics. While yogurt is touted to be one of the best sources of probiotics, a recent study has observed that even cheese could boost immune function. This University of Turku, Finland study found that the ‘good bacteria’ in cheese are...
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A significantly large number of women nowadays are relying on hormone replacement therapy for delaying menopause. Researchers have already found ample evidence that supports the association of hormone replacement therapy with higher risk of breast cancer. Recently a University of Missouri study found that progestin used in hormone replacement therapy could even increase the...
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Caffeine is bad for fetal growth. In a recent study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers have found that risk of giving birth to smaller babies increases with caffeine intake. Although it is unclear whether caffeine could trigger miscarriage, scientists have observed that pregnant women who drank six cups of coffee...
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