Patients with DLB or PDD Might Benefit from Treatment with Memantine
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggested that patients who suffer from Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) might benefit from treatment with memantine. ( 15:55:06 - 2009/06/21)

Men Suffer from Mineral Deficiency
TEHRAN (FNA)- The majority of men in the modern world struggle with severe deficiencies in key minerals and vitamins due to following unhealthy diets. ( 13:45:06 - 2009/06/21)

Chancellor: Tehran University Cooperating with 140 Countries
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran University Chancellor Farhad Rahbar on Saturday said that the university has cooperation agreements with 140 countries and is seeking for more relations with faculties abroad. ( 15:37:36 - 2009/06/20)

Retard Prostate Cancer with Green Tea
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent research suggested that certain green tea compounds could lower down the progress of prostate cancer to significant degrees. ( 15:13:43 - 2009/06/20)

Cancer Kills 100 People in Iran Each Day
TEHRAN (FNA)- An estimated 100 people die of cancer each day in the country, head of nutrition department at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) said. ( 13:41:11 - 2009/06/20)

Red Yeast Rice, Effective Substitute for Statins
TEHRAN (FNA)- A red yeast rice dietary supplement showed promising results in lowering blood lipid levels in individuals who cannot tolerate cholesterol-lowering medication. ( 13:01:35 - 2009/06/17)

Scientists Discover Mechanism for Moderating Cancer Pain
TEHRAN (FNA)- A new study discovered a mechanism to soothe the analgesic-resistant pain experienced by cancer patients. ( 12:07:56 - 2009/06/16)

Patients with SCI Possibly in Early Stages of AD
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study showed that patients with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) might be in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and cognitive decline might become apparent only after longer follow-up. ( 17:55:59 - 2009/06/14)

Cornflakes Linked to Heart Disease
TEHRAN (FNA)- Adopting a diet rich in carbohydrates interferes with the function of blood vessels, placing the individual at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ( 12:17:22 - 2009/06/14)

Nanoparticle Threat to Lungs Identified, Blocked
TEHRAN (FNA)-Chinese scientists identified and blocked the process by which microscopic nanoparticles cause lung cancer. ( 09:50:45 - 2009/06/12)

Antioxidants Bad for Breast Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Although many believe antioxidant supplements interfere with breast cancer treatment, sufferers continue to take high doses of these pills. ( 17:50:16 - 2009/06/11)

Hummingbirds, Faster than Jets
TEHRAN (FNA)- A US researcher says male hummingbirds are capable of flying faster than fighter jets when they decide to impress females. ( 16:45:03 - 2009/06/11)

Malaysia Keen to Enhance Health Cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Malaysian health minister Liow Tiong Lai on Tuesday called on Iran to utilize its health and medical experiences to enhance cooperation between the two states. ( 15:26:59 - 2009/06/10)

Treating Gum Diseases Lessens Arthritis Pain
TEHRAN (FNA)- Treating gum disease not only helps treat mouth infection but also alleviates rheumatoid arthritis in individuals suffering from both malignancies. ( 13:01:00 - 2009/06/10)