Science and Technology

Estrogens increase the carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoke

The hormone estrogen may contribute to the development of lung cancer by enhancing the carcinogenic effect of tobacco smoke, which opens up the prospect of creating new methods of cancer treatment that will be aimed at changing the metabolism of the hormone.

04 April 2012, 19:08

To lose weight, all you need to do is change your biological rhythm

Researchers emphasize that simply changing your biorhythm without dieting or exercise will help an overweight person lose weight.

03 April 2012, 19:55

Fat cells protect against diabetes mellitus

Type 2 diabetes is caused by the inability of fat cells to convert glucose into fat. As long as these cells respond to the presence of carbohydrates in the blood, diabetes has no chance.

02 April 2012, 15:34

The most extensive face transplant surgery in history has been performed in the US (video)

Doctors in the United States have performed one of the largest face transplant operations in the history of modern medicine.

28 March 2012, 18:38

Scientists have created a new vaccine against cervical cancer

Scientists from Australia have created a new vaccine against cervical cancer, the development of which is caused by the presence of papillomavirus infection.

28 March 2012, 18:22

Testosterone doping can easily be masked with green tea

Green tea suppresses the excretion of testosterone in the urine, making its ratio with the precursor hormone completely legal from the point of view of anti-doping rules.

26 March 2012, 17:57

Even small doses of beet juice lower blood pressure

A study conducted by experts from the University of Reading (UK) showed that even small doses of beetroot juice lower blood pressure. Bread with added white or red beetroot has the same effect.

23 March 2012, 21:06

Excess prostaglandin D2 in the scalp causes baldness

Excess prostaglandin D2 in the scalp inhibits the growth of hair follicles and, consequently, hair itself.

22 March 2012, 18:18

Opioid drugs trigger cancer growth and spread

Opioid drugs used to relieve pain in cancer patients after surgery may stimulate the growth and spread of malignant tumors.

21 March 2012, 18:33

A gene responsible for normal immune function has been discovered

Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Sydney have discovered the STAT3 gene, which is responsible for normal immune function.

19 March 2012, 20:40