Mussel power to heal wounds
New Zealand scientists said recently they were synthesising a protein produced by mussels in the hope that it will lead to the closing of human wounds without stitches. The protein forms the strong
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Genetic clue to anthrax killer
US scientists have discovered genetic fingerprints in anthrax bacteria that could lead to the perpetrator of anthrax attacks that killed five people in the US.
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Democrats call to follow US on phone emissions
The Australian Democrats have urged the Federal Government to follow the United States' lead and force mobile phone makers to provide information on emission levels.Democrats telecommunications
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2.5mil Malaysians suffering from hepatitis
Some 2.5 million Malaysians are suffering from hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver which could lead to cirrhosis and cancer, Malaysian Liver Foundation president Datuk Dr Ismail Merican said
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- Blood pressure drugs and suicide
Calcium channel blocker drugs used to control high blood pressure and angina may cause depression and lead to suicide, Swedish doctors warn. Dr. Arne Melander and colleagues at Malmo University
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Tuberculosis claims lives of 18 Assam undertrials
The failure and negligence of jail doctors to diagnose diseases among undertrials in jails have lead to the death of at least 18 prisoners in last five months in
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National centre proposed to fight cancer
A national cancer centre should be established to lead the fight against the killer disease and to tackle a critical shortage of health professionals and equipment, a top-level report to the
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Artery development gene discovered
Scientists have come across a gene that helps in artery development. According to scientists, the gene also leads a new insight into the development signals that distinguish arteries form veins. Till
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Cured in America
In the UK, political debate over stem cells continues to focus on whether scientists should be allowed to create hybrid humananimal embryos. This futuristic research may eventually lead to rewarding discoveries about incur-able diseases - and emotive arguments by some religious groups trying to ban it should be resisted. At the same time, some scientists and patient advocates have been unable to resist hyping hybrid embryo research, by implying that it could produce cures in the near future. Sir Martin Evans, the stem cell pioneer and Nobel prizewinner, acknowledged that this week.
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2 heart studies point to a better treatment
Two new large studies are likely to upset medial dogma on treating atrial fibrillation, a common irregularity of the heartbeat that can lead to strokes and other life-threatening complications.The
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Discovery could lead to new treatment for sleep problems
A study of a Utah family of "morning lark" snoozers has led to discovery of the first human gene that controls the sleep cycle. The finding could lead to new treatments for jet lag, insomnia and
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Discovery could lead to new treatment for sleep problems
A study of a Utah family of "morning lark" snoozers has led to discovery of the first human gene that controls the sleep cycle. The finding could lead to new treatments for jet lag, insomnia and
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Discovery could lead to new treatment for sleep problems
A study of a Utah family of "morning lark" snoozers has led to discovery of the first human gene that controls the sleep cycle. The finding could lead to new treatments for jet lag, insomnia and
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Potential cancer drug found by US company
Biotechnology company Myriad Genetics Inc. On Tuesday said it has found a way to kill cancer cells without damaging healthy ones, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of a broad range of
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Anthrax detection : High-level team visits Bharat Bio
A seven-member high-level team lead by the Inspector General of Public and Food Health Laboratories, Drugs and Copyrights, and the Director of Institute of Preventive Medicine, Mr Alok Srivastava,
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Farming will cause more damage than global warming
Modern Agriculture is set to become as bad for the planet's health as global warming, a team of leading environmental scientists has warned. They list rainforest destruction, nitrogen pollution and
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US climbs down over Brazil's patent law
The US government dropped its complaint against Brazil's patent law at the World Trade Organisation, dealing a fresh blow to the leading global pharmaceutical companies' business in the developing
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New therapy brings good news for stroke patients
A new clot-busting therapy for stroke patients has considerably reduced the risk of paralysis which usually follows an acute stroke attack and leads to life-long disability. Former chief of the
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Ads ask retailers not to sell tobacco to kids
The US government has launched a $5-million advertising campaign to remind retailers that selling cigarettes to children is illegal and can lead to deadly consequences. The print, radio and outdoor
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Screening children for lead poisoning
The National Poison Centre will launch a statewide campaign next month to screen at least 1,000 pre-schoolers in Sabah, Malaysia for lead poisoning levels. Commissioned and sponsored by the Sabah