Health & Medicine
Eczema may reduce risk of skin cancer
07 May 2014
The immune response triggered by eczema could help prevent tumour formation by shedding potentially cancerous cells from the skin
First case of MERS detected in US
03 May 2014
10-year study shows 'Lethal Factor' could be X-factor for new anthrax vaccine
03 May 2014
Researchers have identified a section of the anthrax toxin Lethal Factor that could help produce a more effective vaccine
Stool samples provide marker for bowel disease
30 Apr 2014
Estimating baby’s size gets more precise
30 Apr 2014
Today's statin users consume more calories and fat, and weigh more, than their predecessors
29 Apr 2014
People who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol appear to have developed a false sense of security that could lead to heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses.
HIV gets deadlier: virus rooted in America, not Africa
29 Apr 2014
Apart from shedding fresh light on the origins of the deadly virus, which has its roots in the US, rather than Africa, new research has found HIV adapting itself to human immune systems
Study suggests more patients with emphysema could benefit from surgery
By By Francesca Davenport | 26 Apr 2014
Skin layer grown in lab could replace animal testing
26 Apr 2014
The new epidermis, grown from human pluripotent stem cells, offers a cost-effective alternative lab model for testing drugs and cosmetics