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More disease warnings sent to past Yosemite guests

(AP)—Public health workers are warning more recent visitors to Yosemite National Park that they may have been exposed to a deadly rodent-borne disease. Two guests have died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and at least ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spice ingredient in curry emerges as promising basis for an Alzheimer's disease medicine

The spice compound that gives curry dishes their yellow color and pungent flavor is emerging as a prime candidate for a less expensive treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an article in the current edition ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Like curry? New biological role identified for compound used in ancient medicine

Scientists have just identified a new reason why some curry dishes, made with spices humans have used for thousands of years, might be good for you.

Medical research created May 25, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (13) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Trial launched into curry chemical's cancer-fighting properties

Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday).

Cancer created May 07, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Curry spice component may help slow prostate tumor growth

Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a study from researchers ...

Cancer created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (10) | comments 0 | with audio podcast