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Leukemia drug targets Parkinson’s proteins

May 11, 2013
Scientists have tapped into the restrictive action potential of a leukemia drug to hinder accumulation of deadly proteins linked to Parkinson's, a new study says. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Centre made known …

Valentine’s day special: Real cancer stories of love, hope and courage

February 11, 2013
Is true love about buying a dozen red roses or going out on that special date? Is it about cards and gifts? In today’s day and age where time is short and relationships are even shorter, love has lost its ability to endure …

PIL seeking tightened EMF radiation norms dismissed by SC

November 2, 2012
A PIL seeking the tightening of electro-magnetic field (EMF) radiation norms and setting up of an independent regulatory body to monitor and enforce them was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Thursday. A bench of Justice …

Smoking fathers’ genes could increase cancer risk in their children (Study)

June 25, 2012
Smoking has actually been proven to damage the DNA. British researchers at the University of Bradford have now found that these damaged genes could be passed on to their children while raising risk of cancer, particularly …

Assam Govt to provide free treatment to kids with Leukemia

June 4, 2012
 Assam Health Minister Himata Biswa Sarma announced a scheme this Saturday under which kids under 12 years of age suffering from Leukemia will be provided treatment free of cost.  "We are working on a scheme under which free …

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test – what you need to know

March 4, 2013
One of the most common tests a doctor would ask you to get is a CBC (Complete Blood Count) test. This is advised to measure the counts and concentration of various components of your blood – the red blood cells, white blood …