Health Update

PET scan can help distinguish Alzheimer's from other dementia

Washington, Nov 2 : A new study has revealed that a PET scan (positron emission tomography) that measures uptake of sugar in the brain significantly improves the accuracy of diagnosing a type of de

Daily dose of aspirin may help reduce heart disease risk

Washington, Nov 2 : A new study has revealed that a daily aspirin can help lower the risk of heart attack and clot-related strokes.

Scientists identify stem cells in degenerating spinal discs

Washington, Nov 2 : A team of Orthopedic researchers at Jefferson Medical College have identified stem cells in the intervertebral discs of the human spine.

Estrogen-derived drug may help treat breast cancer

Washington, Nov 2 : A study conducted on mice has found that an estrogen-derived drug may hold a promising treatment for breast cancer and breast cancer metastases to bone.

Breast is best - unless mom is asthmatic

Washington, Nov 2 : Breastfeeding has its own advantages as nursed babies have less diarrhoea and fewer ear infections and incidents of wheezing in early life.

E. coli Causes Totino & Jeno Pizza Products Recall

totinos-jenosWashington: US food provider General Mills has recalled about 414,000 cases of

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