Category: Health News
Cancer Treatment: Nor-1 a Protein That Can Limit Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
Norwegian researchers have identified a protein called NOR-1 (Neuron-Derived Orphan Receptor 1) that has been shown to protect the heart from the cardiac side effects of chemotherapy. Read Also: …Nanoparticles Create an Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Mouse Models
The development of various forms of immune therapy has helped activate the immune system against tumors. The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has changed the focus of cancer …
FDA Approves Temporary Importation of Cisplatin to Address Domestic Shortage of the Anti-Cancer Drug
To meet the domestic need for an anti-cancer drug in the US, Cisplatin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed temporary importation of the injectable drug from overseas …Cultural Virginity Norms in Conservative Societies May Contribute to Higher Prevalence of Premarital Anal Sex
Importance of Virginity In many conservative societies, premarital sexual relationships are deemed immoral. Virginity is valued as a noble attribute, traditionally reserved for a lawful spouse at marriage. However, …
A New Approach to Treating Herpes Could Prevent Future Resistance to Treatments
A new approach to the treatment of all types of herpes has emerged, which gives hope for the development of an effective drug. Researchers at Lund University (Sweden) have …
New Techniques for Rhinoplasty: Everything You Need to Know
What is a Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, or in layman’s terms, a nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure that aims to reconstruct and alter the shape of the nose to …What is Being Done by the Nigerian Government to Limit Bushmeat-Transmitted Diseases
Bushmeat is a delicacy in Nigeria and many other African countries, especially in the central and western regions. It commands higher prices than regular meat in many cities. This …