An experimental late-stage cholesterol drug by Merck and Co. claims it can significantly reduce artery-clogging fats and increase the levels of "good" cholesterol with minimal unwanted side effects, new study shows.

The drug, called Cordaptive, combines an extended-release form of the B vitamin niacin. It is effective at lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol - with laropiprant, a compound that lessens the symptoms of flushing triggered by treatment with niacin

Researchers have found a naturally occurring plant antioxidant works on physically stressed individuals to reduce illness and maintain mental performance. The substance is called Quercetin and it is found in a red grapes and red wine, red apples, green tea and broccoli.

In a controlled study, researchers at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., proved that the plant compound did reduce a person's susceptibility to viral illnesses

Jacob Cherian - All Headline News Contributor

Madurai, India (AHN)--A reliable low-cost therapy to effectively control phosphate accumulation in the body of dialysis patients has been proven successful in clinical trials