Health Update

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

Common drug for halting premature labour may be unsafe for babies

Washington, Nov 2 : A new study has revealed that a drug commonly used to halt premature labour may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies.

Aussie livestock group slams red meat cancer alarm

Melbourne, Nov 2 : Australians in the red meat industry have joined the global backlash against the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Report that has linked red and processed meat to a range of com

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