Statins proved to be best for treating cataracts
Washington: Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for cataracts, which is the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide affecting more than 20 million people, according to research. In the USA they are prescribed to 1 in 3 people over 45 years of age at a cost of 35 billion dollars annually.
"There is persistent concern among physicians and other health care providers about the possible cataractogenicity of statins.1
Botox can help treat more than just wrinkles
Washington: Botox, which is best known as a cosmetic treatment for frown lines, can also effectively treat the after effects of Bell`s palsy and other serious facial nerve problems. Bell`s palsy results from damage to the facial nerve that controls m
Scientists develop two-drug combo pill to treat HIV
Washington: Scientists have developed a new delivery system for a combination of two HIV drugs that may serve as an effective treatment for the deadly virus. The discovery, which allows for a combination of decitabine and gemcitabine to be delivered
Pregnancy length can vary by up to five weeks
Washington: Nine-month pregnancy? It can vary by up to 37 days! The length of a pregnancy naturally varies between different women by as much as five weeks, a new study has found for the first time. Normally, women are given a date for the likel
Raw garlic can halve lung cancer risk
London: Eating raw garlic twice a week can nearly halve the risk of developing lung cancer, even lowering the danger for smokers, a new study has claimed. Chinese researchers found that those who consumed raw garlic as part of their diet w
New way to soothe sunburn
Washington: In a breakthrough, scientists have found a potential new way to soothe sunburn pain and redness. The painful, red skin that comes from too much time in the Sun is caused by a molecule abundant in the skin's epidermis, a new study has foun
A unique killer of anthrax discovered
California: A team of researchers led by William Fenical at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has discovered a unique antibiotic in the seafloor mud off California's coast that may potentially kill anthrax. the chemical compound fro
New Hope: New cancer therapy
Washington: Researchers have identified a key enzyme in cancer cells blocking which could lead to new treatments for the deadly disease an enzyme that metabolises the glucose needed for tumour growth is found in high concentrations in cancer cells, b
Cholesterol lowering statins prevents cancer:New study
A new study suggests that Statin-takers are less likely to die from cancer.Enzyme-inhibiting drugs known as statins have been widely used to lower cholesterol for long.Now, the new study suggests that they may offer other benefits beyond their typica
