Health News

Taking vitamin B may not reduce memory loss risk after all

Date: Nov-13-2014
A new study suggests that taking vitamin B and folate supplements does not lower the risk of memory loss, despite previous observational studies suggesting otherwise.

Almost a quarter of breast conservation ops lead to further surgery

Date: Nov-13-2014
Researchers have found that 23% of patients studied required at least one additional operation following breast conservation surgery for breast cancer.

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight

Date: Nov-13-2014
Children of mothers with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to be delivered preterm and have a lower birth weight than children of mothers without the condition, a study finds.

Researchers find a way to deliver HIV drugs to infants through baby formula

Date: Nov-12-2014
In a new study, researchers have found a way to attach an antiretroviral drug - Retonavir - to particles in milk, paving the way for HIV drug delivery through a baby formula.

Use the force: genes controlled by the power of human thought

Date: Nov-12-2014
Can our genes be controlled by the power of our minds? A new study that harnesses human brainwaves to control gene expression in mice suggests the answer is yes.

Saliva protects teeth against cavities more than we thought

Date: Nov-12-2014
Salivary mucins do more than just provide a physical barrier against bacteria that cause cavities - they keep them in suspension and stop them forming biofilms on teeth.

Ebola fight in Liberia needs a 'more flexible approach,' say MSF

Date: Nov-12-2014
To hold onto the gains made against Ebola, sponsors should be more flexible about allocating the resources they are now ploughing into Liberia, say humanitarian charity MSF.

Oral HPV 'can be transmitted by oral-to-oral, oral-to-genital contact'

Date: Nov-12-2014
Contrary to some previous studies, new research suggests that oral HPV can be transmitted through oral-to-oral and oral-to-genital contact with an infected person.

Whooping cough vaccine not associated with preterm delivery

Date: Nov-12-2014
New research has found that the Tdap vaccine recommended to protect newborns from pertussis is not associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery or small birth sizes.

Researchers question long-term benefits of popular diets

Date: Nov-12-2014
Researchers find insufficient and conflicting data to determine if popular Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers and Zone diets are beneficial for both weight loss and heart health.