Mar 26 : Painful blood tests may soon be a thing of the past when it comes to testing for cancer, heart disease or diabetes, for they may be replaced by a simple spit test. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 26 : Researchers already know that a glass or two of red wine a day is good for the heart. Now, they’ve found that a naturally occurring antioxidant in grape and wine can help Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 13 : A low-carbohydrate diet may help stem the growth of prostate tumours, a new study says. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 31 : A team of researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine has identified the key brain chemical that triggers Parkinson’s disease. Read the rest of this entry »

August 2 : A new study has found that Nimesulide, a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, delays the progression of precancerous pancreatic lesions in mice. Read the rest of this entry »

Taking vitamin D supplements and eating foods rich in the nutrient may reduce a person’s risk for getting pancreatic cancer, one of the most rapidly fatal forms of the disease, a preliminary study has shown. Read the rest of this entry »