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

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

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

“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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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...