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Small molecule found that 'fights Kaposi's sarcoma'
Date: Jun-25-2014For 20 years, scientists have debated whether or not a pregnancy hormone can fight cancers, including Kaposi's sarcoma. Now, new evidence suggests that a metabolite within it can.
Polio virus detected in sewage sample in Brazil
Date: Jun-25-2014Routine surveillance by Brazilian health authorities has detected polio virus in sewage samples collected at an airport in the state of São Paulo in March 2014.
Polio virus detected in sewage sample in Brazil
Date: Jun-25-2014Routine surveillance by Brazilian health authorities has detected polio virus in sewage samples collected at an airport in the state of São Paulo in March 2014.
Polio virus detected in sewage sample in Brazil
Date: Jun-25-2014Routine surveillance by Brazilian health authorities has detected polio virus in sewage samples collected at an airport in the state of São Paulo in March 2014.
3D breast imaging technique improves cancer detection rate
Date: Jun-25-2014Researchers find that adding the tomosynthesis 3D imaging technique to digital mammography leads to an increase in the rate of detecting cancer.
Adults with Asperger's syndrome 'at higher risk of suicidal thoughts'
Date: Jun-25-2014Adults with Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - are much more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than the general population, according to new research.
Nearly one fifth of fully vaccinated children get whooping cough
Date: Jun-25-2014A study from the University of Oxford in the UK finds that 18% of fully vaccinated children who present to their doctor with persistent cough have whooping cough.
Rare genetic disorders diagnosed by computer analysis of photos
Date: Jun-24-2014Researchers have created a computer algorithm that can analyze photos of faces and diagnose which children have a rare genetic disorder, such as Down syndrome or progeria.
Hydrogel 'smart pill' shows promise as weight loss aid
Date: Jun-24-2014More news from the ICE/ENDO 2014 meeting - this time, we report on a 'smart pill' that is being touted as a safe and effective weight loss aid.
Could a cocoa extract prevent Alzheimer's?
Date: Jun-24-2014A study by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY, finds a cocoa extract - called lavado - may lead to Alzheimer's treatment and prevention.
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