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Himalayan oregano can wipe out hospital super bug: Research

Himalayan oregano can wipe out hospital super bug: ResearchKullu (Himachal Pradesh), Apr. 21: Natural oil extracted from Himalayan oregano can help in wiping out deadly hospital super bug MRSA, a new research has claimed.

"For the last 2-3 years, we have been researching its (Oregano) antibacterial properties, in particular against the hospital infections that have become resistant to antibiotics and we have found that this is a very effective antibacterial and anti fungal agent," said Ben Heron, Senior Researcher at Himachal Pradsh based Biolaya Organics.

Keeping up with the Joneses ‘can drive you to kill yourself’

Keeping up with the Joneses ‘can drive you to kill yourself’London, April 21: People who compare their income with that of others are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives, a new study has found.

The study was conducted by Andrew Clark and Claudia Senik at the Paris School of Economics.

“Man may well be a social animal, but constantly looking over one''s shoulder seems to make the world a less happy, and more unequal, place," the Telegraph quoted the authors as saying.

Pregnancy hormone offers protection against breast cancer

Pregnancy hormone offers protection against breast cancerWashington, Apr 21: Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Centre have found that pregnancy hormone hCG protects against breast cancer even in short-term treatments.

Lead researcher Dr Johana Vanegas showed that presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta to maintain the early stages of pregnancy offers protection against breast cancer.

She said that even a much shorter exposure to hCG could prevent breast cancer in rats.

Presence of healthy food can lead to unhealthy choices

Presence of healthy food can lead to unhealthy choicesPresence of healthy food can lead to unhealthy choicesWashington, Apr 21: A new study has shown that even in the presence of healthy food people are likely to opt for unhealthy choices.

Genetic cure hopes ''unfounded'', says UK scientist

Genetic changes outside nuclear DNA may trigger half of all cancersLondon, Apr 21 : A leading British scientist has cast doubts on claims that genetic research could provide a cure for a host of common illnesses, insisting they are "plainly wrong".

Prof Steve Jones, head of the biology department at University College London, claims that the hope has proved a "false dawn".

He has called for a complete rethink of what he calls the "scattergun" approach to genetic research, which has millions of pounds investments.

Gene linked to muscular dystrophy-related vision problems identified

Gene linked to muscular dystrophy-related vision problems identifiedWashington, Apr 21 : University of Illinois scientists have identified a new gene linked to vision loss in common form of muscular dystrophy.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD, is the world''s third most common type of muscular dystrophy. It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakening in the face, shoulders, and upper arms.

Over half of FSHD patients also have abnormal blood vessels in the back of the eye, which can cause vision problems.

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