The US Food and Drug Administration has confirmed the approval of a new prostate cancer drug developed by Medivation and Astellas Pharma for men who have failed to respond to hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The drug, known as Xtandi, belongs to a new class of drugs known as androgen inhibitors and works by interfering in testosterone's ability to bind prostate cells together. The drug will reportedly cost (Dollar) 7,450 for a 30-day supply with analysts predicting that the ...
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A 33-year old woman in Las Vegas who is suffering from gigantism revealed that she has finally stopped growing for the first time in 10 years. Tanya Angus is suffering from a condition known as acromegaly, in which the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone. Angus is currently 7 feet 4 inches tall and weighs over 400 pounds. She underwent three brain surgeries after doctors found a tumor pushing against the pituitary gland but they were not successful. ...
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The shape of a glass is a crucial factor that decides how quickly one drinks alcohol, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS ONE. The study was conducted by researchers at University of Bristol who studied around 159 social drinkers between 18 and 40 years of age and who had no history of alcoholism. The participants were asked to drink lager or a non-alcoholic soft drink from either a straight glass or a curved glass. The researchers found ...
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A new study conducted by researchers at University of Texas has found that people begin to rely and accept superstition regarding death and illness as they start to age. Researchers led by Cristine Legare analyzed more than 30 different studies in which people between 5 and 75 years of age from different countries. The participants were asked about their opinion to three major questions, origin of life, illness and death. The researchers also conducted their ...
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A survey carried out by dating site Twoo.Com has revealed that majority of men were more likely to choose women with blonde hair compared to any other hair color. The survey found that more than 27 percent of the most popular profiles on their website were of blondes, with the report adding that the presence of a high number of blondes on television or movie screens conditioning us to find them to be more attractive. The survey also found that the most important ...
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