Turmeric may help kill cancer cells, says study

According to researchers approach to tumor cells with nanoparticle delivery systems hold promise for treatment of resistant tumors. New York: Attaching curcumin – a compound found in turmeric – to nanoparticles can be used to destroy treatment-resistant neuroblastoma, the most common cancer in infants, researchers including one of Indian origin claim. Unique approaches to target tumour cells with nanoparticle delivery systems hold promise for treatment of resistant tumours, such as the high risk neuroblastoma, researchers said.  “High-risk neuroblastoma can be resistant to traditional therapy, and survival can be poor,” said Tamarah…

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Kids spending too much time on smartphones are at high risk of developing dry-eye disease

Over-usage of smartphones or computers in children was found to be associated with the occurrence of ocular surface symptoms.   SEOUL: Parents, take note! Kids who spend a lot of time on their smartphones and computer devices may be at high risk of developing dry eye disease, scientists have warned. Researchers from Chung Ang University Hospital in South Korea showed that increased video display terminal (VDT) use such as smartphones or computers in children was found to be associated with the occurrence of ocular surface symptoms. “We enrolled 916 children…

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World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among children

MUMBAI: Obesity, which is a serious public health concern, has become a major cause for increase in juvenile diabetes and even heart diseases among children, said experts ahead of the World Diabetes Day which will be observed tomorrow. Children diagnosed with diabetes are also at higher risk of contracting chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bone or joint problems and sleep apnea, well-known bariatric surgeon from Bengaluru M G Bhat said. In addition to biological or genetic factor, children are becoming overweight due to modern life-style, excess…

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