Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Now,
Month: October 2018
New drug combination destroys chemo-resistant blood cancer
Researchers from The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have developed a promising targeted strategy to treat chemotherapy-resistant acute
New mechanism of action in a first-line drug for diabetes
For decades, metformin has been the first-line drug in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, lowering blood glucose levels by
Health Tip: Suggestions For Healthier Aging
Many factors influence how we age, ranging from dietary choices and physical activity to health screenings and managing risk
Brain wave device enhances memory function
The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts
Drug cocktail almost doubles lifespan of worms
A team of researchers led by Principal Investigator Dr Jan Gruber from Yale-NUS College has discovered a combination of pharmaceutical
Monitoring electromagnetic signals in the brain with MRI
Researchers commonly study brain function by monitoring two types of electromagnetism — electric fields and light. However, most methods for
In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders
Anger, aggression, and other troubling behavior problems in kids with autism are often treated as psychological issues, but in many
For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death
Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research from Rice University. The study, “Grief, Depressive Symptoms and
Cells that change jobs to fight diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels that occur when certain cells in the pancreas — the insulin-producing