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Targeted Radiation Therapy Controls Limited Cancer Spread

The recent U.S study has shown that focused radiation can control the spread of cancer.
Targeted Radiation Therapy Controls Limited Cancer Spread
Researchers claim that the targeted radiation therapy can free patients from traces of cancer.

Researchers analyzed the data collected from ongoing clinical trails. Patients with stage- IV cancer with one to five distant metastases were included in the trails. The study included 29 patients with 56 cancerous lesions. Researchers found that targeted radiation therapy cured all signs of cancer in 21% patients.

Contraceptive Pills Can Make You Pick The Wrong Lover

According to researchers, women use sense of smelling to choose the right kind of mate.

Contraceptive Pills Can Make You Pick The Wrong LoverPrevious
studies have shown that the body sends out aromatic molecules that
indicate genetic compatibility. Women generally chose men with
complimentary genes.

Researchers believe that offspring of
couples with different genes have better immunity system. It is also a
fact that couples with complimentary genes share a long lasting
relationship as compared to couples with similar genes.

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Scientists Develop Drug For Common Cold

An international team of researchers have developed a pill, which can successfully Scientists Develop Drug For Common Cold fight common cold.

The recent study has shown that ‘BTA798’ can effectively fight the bugs that cause half of colds in adults and almost all colds in children.

This pill has given positive lab results. Human trails of this drug are still going on.

Researchers affirm that this drug can be used to prevent any kind of life-threatening infections in asthma and cystic fibrosis sufferers. It can also clear up sniffles in healthy people within a few hours.

Eating Oily Fish Reduces Macular Degeneration Risk

A new study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Eating Oily Fish Reduces Macular Degeneration Risk  revealed that intake of oily fish just once a week may reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

AMD is disease related to aging and it gradually destroys sharp, central vision, which is needed for a clear vision of objects and for performing daily tasks like driving and reading. It is the third cause of blindness across the world and also a major cause of blindness and poor vision in older people in Western countries.

Half Of All Americans Have Vision Problems

A recent US study has revealed that half of all Americans suffer from some kind Half Of All Americans Have Vision Problemsof vision problem.

The study also showed that number of people suffering from vision problems is increasing day-by-day.

This study was conducted by the team at the National Eye Institute. The researchers analyzed the data collected from 12,000 people aged 20 and older between 1999 and 2004.

The researchers found out that over 33 percent were nearsighted and 36 percent had astigmatism. Another 3.6 percent Americans were farsighted.

New Gel For Heart Patients

There is good news for heart patients. The researchers from Israel have developed a New Gel For Heart Patientsgel that could help to control the further damage of heart. The gel is prepared from brown seaweeds and it helps to block tissue damage.

The gel is required to inject into the heart area. It helps to grow a thick layer of scar tissue and helps in normal functioning of heart. The gel is a result of collective efforts of the team led by Professor Smedar Cohen at Ben Gurion University of isreal.

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