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Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of aggressive subtypes of breast cancer
Date: Sep-17-2014African-American women who have children but do not breastfeed have a higher risk for estrogen receptor and triple-negative breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Should animal organs be farmed for human transplants?
Date: Sep-17-2014We look at the history of xenotransplantation, where research currently stands on this controversial technology, and examine the ethical questions raised by its development.
Prenatal phthalate exposure linked to increased risk of childhood asthma
Date: Sep-17-2014A new study has linked prenatal exposure to two commonly used phthalates - BBzP and DnBP - to a significantly increased risk of childhood asthma.
Heart attack survival tied to receiving post-discharge care
Date: Sep-17-2014Missing any one of nine types of care increases heart attack patients' chances of dying within 1 month of discharge by 46%, suggests a new UK study.
Antibiotics found in human body bacteria
Date: Sep-17-2014A new study shows how the bacteria that live on and in our bodies contain genetic recipes for molecules that act like drugs, some of which may have antibiotic potential.
Which was the fatal blow that killed Richard III?
Date: Sep-17-2014A forensic analysis of the skeletal remains of King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England, suggests he was slain by a stab wound and blow to the head.
Which was the fatal blow that killed Richard III?
Date: Sep-17-2014A forensic analysis of the skeletal remains of King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England, suggests he was slain by a stab wound and blow to the head.
American waistlines continue to grow
Date: Sep-17-2014A recent study has found that both the average waist circumference and the prevalence of abdominal obesity have increased in American adults from 1999-2012.
American waistlines continue to grow
Date: Sep-17-2014A recent study has found that both the average waist circumference and the prevalence of abdominal obesity have increased in American adults from 1999-2012.
Urine-based HPV test 'feasible alternative for cervical cancer screening'
Date: Sep-17-2014A study claims testing for HPV using urine samples rather than cervical samples provides an effective, non-invasive screening option for women and may increase screening uptake.
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