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- Read more about Pinaverium Drug promise Quick Relief From Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pinaverium bromide (pinaverium), an antispasmodic, is used widely in many countries around the world, including European countries, Canada and Mexico. However, original clinical studies on pinaverium are scarce and there has been no convincing evidence for its effectiveness and safety. As such, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved this treatment for use in the U.S. IBS is the most common chronic (life-long in some patients) and highly recurrent gastrointestinal disorder, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 10 to 15%.
- Read more about New Inherited Form of Obesity, Diabetes Discovered by Scientists
Scientists have discovered a new inherited form of obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE
- Read more about Males may play major role in the development of An Infant's Brain Even Before Pregnancy Begins
Males may play a positive role in the development of offspring's brain even before pregnancy starts, says a study. The research found that female mice exposed to male pheromones gave birth to infants with greater mental ability. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences.
- Read more about Israeli Scientists evolve Method to Decode Unique Sense of Smell
A method developed by a team of Israeli scientists to decode an individual's unique sense of smell which they call an "olfactory fingerprint" has been found, claims a new research. The paper was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). This "olfactory fingerprinting", in addition to help identify individuals, can detect diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's early.
- Read more about High Fat, Sugar Diet Causes Loss of Cognitive Function
A diet high in fat and sugar causes changes in gut bacteria, lead to significant loss of cognitive function compared to normal diet. The research is published in Journal Neuroscience.
- Read more about Glenmark Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Ezetimibe receive US Regulator's Nod
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its cholesterol-lowering drug Ezetimibe. Ezetimibe is the generic version of Merck-Schering Plough's cholesterol-lowering drug with the product name Zetia.
- Read more about For diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Multiplicom announce CLL MASTR Plus kit
Multiplicom N.V., announced the launch of a new gene panel, the CLL MASTR Plus kit, to improve the diagnosis of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
- Read more about A glass of Tart Cherry Juice helps to Lower Post-Race Respiratory Tract Symptoms after a Marathon
For the runners who did not drink the tart cherry juice, 50 percent suffered from upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS). Post-race sniffles are a common problem among endurance athletes. The study found that Montmorency tart cherry juice reduced upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with marathon running in study participants. The study appears in International Society of Sports Nutrition Journal.

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- Read more about Zydus receives US FDA marketing nod for morphine sulfate ER tablets
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for morphine sulfate ER tablets. A subsidiary of Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Nesher has considerable expertise in niche therapies with development or products barriers, such as controlled release medications and DEA-controlled substances. Morphine sulfate ER tablets used in the treatment of chronic pain or cancer related pain. The product will be manufactured at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC, located at St. Louis, USA.
- Read more about Mushroom in Chinese Medicine help to Treat Obesity
A mushroom which has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries could help treat obesity. According to the researchers at Chang Gung University in Taiwan, the fungus called Ganoderma lucidum slowed weight gain by altering bacteria in the gut in mice and could be a potential treatment of obesity.