Health Update

Avotermin, scar-curing drug, new hope for people with scars

Avotermin, scar-curing drug, new hope for people with scars Avotermin, an experimental drug designed to treat scarring after surgery or injury has cleared early human trials. Further trails will be conducted in Europe.

Researchers tested drug in healthy volunteers with scars. The study subjects were followed for a year. Researchers found that scares treated with the new drug were less red, raised and visible as compared to those treated with a dummy drug.

Plant responsible for salmonella outbreak fined 14.6 million U.S. dollars

Plant responsible for salmonella outbreak fined 14.6 million U.S. dollars  Georgia peanut processing plant operated by Peanut Corp. has been fined 14.6 million U. S. dollars. The plant is being held responsible for the salmonella outbreak that has sickened 700 people and responsible for nine deaths. The plant was closed after lab tests showed likely salmonella contamination and all the products were recalled.

21-years-old sperm of father takes form of a baby girl

21-years-old sperm of father takes form of a baby girl  The birth of Stella Biblis on March 4 was the clear evidence of advancement in infertility treatment and wonders it can do for childless couples. Stella was born from sperm of her father that was frozen 21 years ago.

Chris Biblis, 38, of Charlotte, was treated for leukemia between the ages of 13 and 18. Chris's mother encouraged 16-years-old boy to freeze some of his sperm which was done on April 25, 1986 at Xytex International Ltd. in Atlanta.

"Little significant change" in infection rates of nine food-borne illnesses: CDC report

"Little significant change" in infection rates of nine food-borne illnessesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that there has been no significant change in infection rates of nine food-borne illnesses, including salmonella and E. coli since 2004.

Dr. Robert Tauxe, deputy director of the CDC division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases said: "Progress has plateaued. This indicates to us further measures are needed to prevent future illness."

Birth of baby can put a strain on relationship of couples

Birth of baby can put a strain on relationship of couples It is known fat that birth of a child is accompanied by various adjustments which sometimes leads to friction between both parents. Recent study showed that children can prove a hurdle in enjoying martial life.

Researchers at the universities of Denver and Texas analyzed data collected from 220 couples over an eight-year period. Data analysis revealed that nine in ten couples have less 'marital satisfaction' after the birth of the first child.

Marijuana Active Component May Help Fight Brain Cancer Cells

Marijuana Active Component May Help Fight Brain Cancer Cells

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