Cancer Drug :: Lab disaster may lead to new cancer drug
Katherine Schaefer, Lawrence Saubermann and researchers believe they have discovered by chance a new way to fight colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin.
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Breast :: Scented-oil products can cause rare breast growth in boys
Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.
Insulin :: Oral insulin to prevent type 1 diabetes tested
The US National Institutes of Health has started an international study of the use of oral insulin to prevent or delay type 1 diabetes.
Dental Braces :: Braces improve smiles, not self-esteem
Dental braces may straighten crooked teeth, but they’re unlikely to alter your self-esteem and satisfaction with life, revealed by UK researchers.
Katrina :: Study shows Coast still in need of Katrina help
Adults have experienced increased rates of chronic diseases such as hypertension since Hurricane Katrina, and children in the area have experienced increased rates of mental health problems.
Gene :: Gene variant may predict heart disease, stroke
Scientists at Children?s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), the University of Iowa and Roche Molecular Systems are the first to identify a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease.
Filter :: Professor wins $1M for arsenic filter
Abul Hussam, an associate professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., will receive the Grainger Challenge Gold Award of $1 million for his SONO filter, a household water treatment system.
Skin Cancer :: Driver’s side skin cancers on the rise
Drivers who spend a significant amount of time in their cars might find themselves in the fast lane for developing future skin cancers, according to new research examining the incidence of left-sided skin cancers in patients and driving trends of adults seen at a Midwestern university dermatology clinic.
HIV :: President’s ‘HIV cure’ condemned
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh claimed that he can cure Aids in three days. The HIV/Aids treatment began January_18, 2007 with secret medicinal herb ingredients.
Obesity :: 4E-BP1 and 4E-BP2 stop mice getting fat
Obese individuals often suffer from the metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders that increase an individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.