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Researchers identify antibodies to fight Marburg virus
Date: Feb-27-2015Two studies have revealed human antibodies that are able to bind to and disable the deadly Marburg virus, a relative of the Ebola virus.
Half a million C. diff infections and 15,000 deaths in 1 year
Date: Feb-26-2015Clostridium difficile was the cause of more than 450,000 infections and 15,000 deaths in the US in 2011, according to a new study led by CDC researchers.
Older people and eating disorders: not 'just a teenager's problem'
Date: Feb-26-2015For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we take a look at how a sometimes overlooked group are affected by these debilitating diseases.
ADHD 'doubles the risk of early death'
Date: Feb-26-2015The symptoms of ADHD itself increase the risk of a premature death, in addition to a raised risk of substance use, a large study shows. Relative risk of early death was doubled.
ADHD 'doubles the risk of early death'
Date: Feb-26-2015The symptoms of ADHD itself increase the risk of a premature death, in addition to a raised risk of substance use, a large study shows. Relative risk of early death was doubled.
Researchers develop a molecule that may slow Parkinson's disease
Date: Feb-26-2015Parkinson's disease arises when misshapen proteins form fibrils that kill brain cells. Now, researchers have made a sticky peptide that stops fibrils forming so cells do not die.
Graphene shows anticancer potential
Date: Feb-26-2015New research shows graphene oxide may have potential as a new type of anticancer agent by selectively targeting cancer stem cells and stopping their proliferation.
Could too much sleep increase the risk of stroke?
Date: Feb-26-2015A new study suggests that, compared with people who sleep 6-8 hours a night, those who sleep more than 8 hours may be at 46% higher risk of stroke.
What are the health benefits of black beans?
Date: Feb-26-2015Find out about the health benefits of black beans including maintaining healthy bones, lowering blood pressure, managing diabetes, preventing cancer and warding off heart disease.
Childhood pneumonia: study pinpoints viral cause in most cases
Date: Feb-26-2015Researchers have filled in some 'critical gaps' in knowledge about childhood pneumonia - by uncovering which pathogens were responsible for thousands of cases in a large study.
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