Scientists suggest beta-blockers as cancer, COVID-19 treatment

Beta-2 blockers such as Propranolol have been found to suppress inflammation and the spread of cancer in the lung, according to cancer re...

Key protein protects blood stem cells from premature aging

Haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) produce other blood and immune cells, and ramp up production when an infection strikes – scientists from...

“Killer couch chemicals” causes diabetes in mice offspring

Household chemicals or flame retardants called PBDEs, commonly added to furniture, upholstery, and electronics to prevent fires, causes d...

Greenspaces/wilderness areas benefits physical, mental health

A recent study led by researchers from Texas A&M University (TAMU), US, suggests that the calming feeling that accompanies a walk in ...

Old arthritis drug overcomes antibiotic resistance

Decades of overuse of antibiotics has rendered most of humanity’s best drugs useless against superbugs; researchers at the University of ...

Fraunhofer develops silver implant coating to reduce infection risk

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (Fraunhofer IFAM) have developed a new implant-coating...

Researchers design bloodless solution to test for malaria

Researchers at Rice University in Texas, US, have engineered a new bandage-like microneedle patch that can analyse and detect key markers...

Malaysian cancer patients stand to receive better care with new NCSM partnership

A new cooperation agreement, announced by healthcare access company Axios International (Axios) and the National Cancer Society Malaysia ...

Some COVID-19 patients have high levels of deadly clot-causing antibodies

An autoimmune antibody circulating through the blood is attacking healthy cells and has been found to cause microscopic blood clots in pe...

Certain gut-bacteria found to protect from radiation damage

A novel study by US researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has offered incredible n...

Active older adults have comparatively better physical and mental health

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are nearly 16.9 million cancer survivors in the US today; they are also part of a r...

Aerosol drug found to inhibit activity of coronavirus

An international team of researchers from UK and Germany have identified a drug with the potential to provide relief from COVID-19 compli...

Japanese residents to get COVID-19 vaccines free of charge

The Japanese government has approved a bill this past week to cover all costs to administer COVID-19 vaccination to all residents in Japa...

Unexpected discovery of salivary glands deep inside the human head

A pair of previously unknown salivary glands has been discovered nestled deep in the back of the visible throat (nasopharynx). This new d...

US scientists develop quick-diagnosis stroke-assessment app

Scientists at Pennsylvania State University and Houston Methodist Hospital have developed a helpful smartphone app for patients who suspe...

Happiness neurotransmitter linked to bigger, highly-developed brain

Serotonin, or the happiness neurotransmitter, has a crucial role to play in brain development – researchers have found that it acts as a ...

Medical Festival Asia: event for Asia’s medical and healthcare sector

With the pandemic, exhibition organisers have to resort to innovative measures to hold their exhibitions and to introduce new concepts. O...

Gum disease associated with diabetes and other serious inflammatory conditions

In a robust study led by researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, severe periodontitis, or gum disease, is...

Shocking 14% global vaccine hesitancy even with COVID-19 endemic threat, researchers note

New research by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health suggests that the COVID-19 virus could become endemic i.e. common e...

Indian researchers create magnetic bandage that heats, destroys skin cancer cells

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have made an impressive leap in cancer treatment by developing a non-invasive, magne...