HEALTH & MEDICINE

Scientists have not only found a way to grow legions of good bacteria inside human intestines in laboratories, they are also hoping to develop a pill that can cure many intestinal problems.

An Independent Medical Advisory Committee and the Office of Medicinal Cannabis will be setup soon in Victoria so that access to medical marijuana products is ensured from early next year.

The medical marijuana will be available to those patients with terminal illnesses and children with severe epilepsy. However, the federal government should first approve a license for cultivation of cannabis.

According to University of Melbourne psychiatrist Professor David Castle, medical marijuana use has to be controlled in such a way so that people do not get addicted to the drug.

Investments in research projects are a must to learn more about the causes. Currently, over 27,000 people in Victoria suffer from Parkinson’s.

Six-year-old Oshin Strachan started to undergo chemotherapy after the court overruled his parents who preferred palliative care for his brain tumour.

Zika virus has been linked to various neurological disorders, including microcephaly in newborns. The new research, of which Indian girl Devika Sirohi was part of, thankfully revealed some of the virus’ weaknesses.

As the scientists progressed with their research, one thing became clear: Alzheimer’s, in its mild stages, didn’t damage the copying brain function. Patients were able to mimic simple gestures.

Actress Whoopi Goldberg was greatly affected to see her granddaughters suffer from menstrual pain and so she made it an objective to work on the lines of medical marijuana.

Men will be able to use Vasalgel from 2018. The exciting part about the hormone-free, male contraception Vasalgel is that its effect is completely reversible.

Potential for medical marijuana industry in Australia is huge, says white paper.

Although the father was wrong and went against law to use cannabis oil on his little daughter, Justice Peter Flanagan decided to not record a criminal conviction.

Medical marijuana is a growing market in the US, and if the trend continues, it looks like it will even be more popular in the coming years.

Scientists, after administering the initial dose in the HIV monkeys, injected them again on the fourth, seventh and 10th days. The virus disappeared and never came back after two weeks.

There is a lot of stigma in the Indonesian community with respect to schizophrenia and depression patients.

Maria Sharapova doping scandal has increased the sale of “prohibited” drug Meldonium in Russia and people are even stockpiling the medicine thinking its prices will increase.

A scientist compared HIV to one virus found in chimpanzees in Cameroon. It’s the same virus in animal form. The virus in chimpanzees is known as Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV).

Good news for beer-lovers: That pint just might pave the way to an effective anti-cancer medicine.

The HIV drug nelfinavir blocks the molecular switch, which boosts the ability of skin cancer cells to survive treatment. It makes skin cancer treatments more potent.

The male contraceptive pill’s action will be quite fast but there won’t be any decrease in libido. It would also be completely safe that can be taken for decades.

Israel is pushing innovation in the medical cannabis sector as it wants to export their technology to profit-making US market that is set to reach $126 billion by 2029.

Scientists believe that periodontal bacteria increase levels of inflammation in the body. This may lead to greater mental decline in those with Alzheimer’s disease.

The European Breast Cancer Conference in Amsterdam found that the Herceptin-Tyverb drug combination was effective, even in cases, where the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes.

Twelve infants under the age of two healed far more quickly after this new stem cell procedure without complication as compared to 25 youngsters who had traditional plastic lens fitted.

A Canadian couple took to Facebook to clarify allegations regarding the death of their 19-month-old son.

Although half of melanoma patients can be treated successfully with targeted drugs, unfortunately many of the skin cancer therapies become ineffective after a short span of time.

One in 10 women first spotted signs while breastfeeding or when pregnant. However, a new breast cancer drug combination slowed down tumour growth by an average of 9.5 months.

Revelation by top Sydney surgeon confirms anecdotes of unnecessary surgeries taking place in Australia.

Scientists are researching vigorously on the idea that future of cancer treatments lies in personal medicine that will be tailored to individuals or small group of patients.