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Creative bras up for grabs to fight breast cancer

 Creative bras up for grabs to fight breast cancerNew York, Mar 19 : A distinctive collection of exquisitely designed brassieres, with names like Mardi Bra and the Bronx Bombers, are set go under the hammer to raise funds for breast cancer charity.

Called Creative Cups, the extraordinary collection includes brassieres with images of modern and classic Yankee stars.

The flamboyant designs also include an Armor Bra made out of ancient body armour "as a metaphor for the ongoing battle against breast cancer."

Common anti-seizure drugs may increase risk of cardiovascular problems

Common anti-seizure drugs may increase risk of cardiovascular problemsWashington, Mar 19 : Two of the most commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, such as high cholesterol levels and C-reactive protein, according to a study.

The discovery of this repercussion in the treatment of epilepsy may help doctors offer better care of patients with seizures by prescribing different anti-seizure medications that do not harm cardiovascular health.

Biological pathway behind children’s brain tumour identified

Biological pathway behind children’s brain tumour identifiedWashington, March 19 : Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a biological pathway plays a role in the development of a type of brain tumour that predominantly occurs in children, and presently has a very poor prognosis.

Working on behalf of the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), the researchers have found that the WNT biological pathway is "activated" in over one-third of the cases of central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumours (CNS PNET).

Potential therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar identified

Potential therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar identifiedWashington, Mar 19: Scientists from University of Michigan School of Kinesiology have identified a potential therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar levels.

The researchers have come across certain proteins that could lead to new drug therapies.

Understanding these proteins may also help in devising more effective exercise to prevent Type 2 diabetes, and such other health problems as are associated with having high blood sugar.

Coming soon: A drug that grows longer, thicker eyelashes

Washington, Mar 19: A drug used to treat patients with glaucoma, a condition that raises the pressure inside the eye and can cause blindness, is now being marketed to make eyelashes longer, darker and thicker.

US pharmaceutical firm Allergan, which also markets popular wrinkle treatment Botox, is the company behind the drug, Latisse.

It uses the same formula as glaucoma drug Lumigan after scientists noticed the anti-blindness treatment boosted lashes.

"This is a new innovation for lashes. Latisse fulfills a significant and previously unmet aesthetic need in the marketplace," Discovery News quoted Frederick Beddingfield, Chief Medical Officer for Allergan, as saying.

Depression impairs ability to learn ‘good things in life’

Depression impairs ability to learn ‘good things in life’Washington, Mar 19: Depression is often associated with negative thoughts and emotions, but a new study has suggested that the real trouble with depressed people is the failure to appreciate positive experiences.

Researchers at Ohio State University found that depressed and non-depressed people were about equal in their ability to learn negative information that was presented to them.

However, depressed people weren’t nearly as successful at learning positive information, as were their non-depressed counterparts.

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