Iressa approved as first-line treatment in war against mestastic lung cancer
Iressa (gefitinib) a kinase inhibiting drug has just received FDA approval as a “first-line” treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The...
Infants at risk for accidental poisoning
Even though they are less likely to be mobile, infants 6 months and younger are involved in unintentional poisonings, according to a new study....
How to successfully deal with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be a nightmare for many people as it begins its insidious hold on your digestive system and your life....
Vitamin K2 shows promise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
Promising relief and additional help for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers may come in the form of a vitamin supplement, says Life Extension Update. The Update,...
Swiss researchers prove touch-screen phones improve human brain
Touch-screen phones and other touch-screen devices have been proven to enhance the plasticity of the human brain for the first time. Plasticity is considered...
Hangover defense – proven tips to help with hangovers
A hard night of partying may leave quite a few great memories. But in the morning, it could also leave a bad hangover. Hangovers...
Researchers begin campaign to increase the legal drinking age to 25
Convictions for driving under the influence have become flat after most of the states in the United Sates adopted a legal blood alcohol content...
Texas A&M research shows ibuprofen extends life
Regular ibuprofen that anyone can buy over the counter has been show to extend the life span of a variety of species by as...
First vaccine against prion disease proven successful in animals
The first vaccine that has been proven to be successful against any form of prion disease has been developed by researchers from the New...
Dogs can detect chemicals linked to prostate cancer
Another study recommends that trained German shepherd pooches can sniff out the chemicals connected to prostate growth from urine tests with more than 90...