Dr Prem Jagyasi and Team

A protein ‘cytokine interleukin 23 (IL-23)’ helps the tumors to fight the body’s immune system. It blocks, too, the other protein that kills cancer cells. This study concluded after an experiment on mice in lab.

High levels of IL-23 were found in the…

GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Seroxat, an anti depressant drug, said that the drug may cause adults and children to become suicidal.

GSK earlier had denied any problem in the drug, now advices the doctors, all over Britain, about its potential…

This is a picture of simple colorful fibers. It looks nice. But what you feel if it comes inside or on your skin. Yes it happens in South Texas, Florida and California with the disease Morgellons. About hundred people are infected with it in South…

Scientists at Johns Hopkins, Yale and other institutions have exposed a protein cells called MIF, which repress red blood cell production in people infected by malaria parasites. A number of human proteins, including MIF were long suspected to cause…

The Cambridge University team has developed a ‘dipstick’ test for an eye infection. It can detect trachoma. A study showed it is two times more effective than traditional methods. The test was developed by Dr Helen Lee.

The infection caused by the…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is going to launch its 4th annual National Women’s Health Week. It will start with National Women’s Check-Up Day, May 15. The HHS says that now women should understand clearly that how important it…

Nestle had filed a bid for consent from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for applying its new formula for baby products filed in 2005. It claimed that feeding a newborn with whey-protein partially hydrolyzed methods may reduce the risk of common…

Blood clams contain the hepatitis A viruses and spread several other diseases such as Hepatitis E, typhoid and dysentery. The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration alert people to avoid the clams. They are also known as blood ark clams, red clams and…

To go for mental health check comes as a bad smack, generally. There is a kind of disgraceful feeling if people choose to go for medication or suggestions. The National Mental Health Association has acknowledged May as Mental Health Awareness month. The..

An otolaryngoloist or an audiologist can identify the problem of hearing loss. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders suggest some symptoms. Just check for those and if you find three or more of them in yourself, then get..