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Researchers test new combination therapy for head and neck cancer

Researchers in this study combined radiation therapy with a drug (telaglenastat) that stops a key enzyme in a cell pathway that becomes altered in cancer cells, causing those cells to grow rapidly and resist treatment. Wicker says this drug has already been studied in multiple clinical trials to see if it could improve treatment of various cancers.

Jan 23, 2021, 23:26 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 patients lose sense of smell by third day of infection: US researcher

Most of these patients are also experiencing a loss of the sense of taste, said a researcher from University of Cincinnati.

May 09, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Arctic sea ice could disappear in September if global temperature rises by 2 degrees: Study

Historically, September is the month that sees the Arctic Ocean's least ice cover during the year after the short polar summer.

Aug 15, 2019, 16:21 PM IST

Police search for suspects in deadly nightclub shooting

Cincinnati police searched for suspects in a nightclub shooting that left one man dead and 15 other people injured and sent club patrons diving to the ground to dodge bullets in what they described as a chaotic and terrifying scene.

Mar 27, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Reduce migraine with a low-fat diet, says study!

There have been three comprehensive diets so far whose very composition may prevent headaches, the study suggests.

Nov 01, 2016, 21:17 PM IST

Smoking inside home makes kids ill

"Our findings indicate that tobacco smoke exposure has a significant impact on demand for health care services," said lead study author Ashley Merianos from University of Cincinnati.

May 02, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Energy sensor a potential target for future cancer drugs

When GTP levels are increased and utilised as fuel by rampaging cancer cells, its ability to perform its primary goals is compromised.

Jan 08, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Asthma may lead to chronic migraine

 Pre-existing asthma may be a strong predictor of future chronic migraine attacks in individuals experiencing occasional migraine headaches, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the US.

Dec 02, 2015, 00:00 AM IST

Why high-fat diet is bad for your heart

They also play a crucial role in clogging of arteries, or atherosclerosis.

Nov 17, 2015, 11:48 AM IST

Global warming is moving mountains

As the climate change influences the erosion, that can produce a shift in the tectonics.

Nov 06, 2015, 17:40 PM IST