Health News

Mouse model of lung cancer subtype could lead to new treatments

Date: Jun-23-2014
Through the discovery of two gene mutations that contribute to the development of squamous cell lung cancer, researchers have created a mouse model specific to the disease.

Midwives 'crucial for saving lives of expectant mothers and their newborns'

Date: Jun-23-2014
A new series published in The Lancet stresses the importance of midwifery services in saving the lives of millions of expectant mothers and their newborns worldwide.

Dysfunction in cancer families increases risk of child behavior problems

Date: Jun-23-2014
A child is more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems following a parent’s cancer diagnosis if the family is dysfunctional, new research finds.

Child abuse 'has serious consequences for brain development'

Date: Jun-22-2014
Individuals with a history of childhood abuse have less gray matter in certain brain areas, compared with those who have not experienced child maltreatment, a new study suggests.

Musical training 'improves executive brain function'

Date: Jun-22-2014
People with musical training show higher executive brain function than those without musical training, according to a new study by researchers from Boston Children's Hospital.

Sweat corrodes bacteria defense in brass door knobs and taps

Date: Jun-21-2014
Within just an hour of contact, human sweat can corrode brass fittings to the extent that it diminishes the metal's natural antimicrobial properties, according to a new study.

How a smartphone could prevent falls

Date: Jun-21-2014
Purdue University researchers have created a smartphone tool - called SmartGait - that can measure a person's walking gait, which they say could prevent falls.

New tool for assessing financial risk of cancer patients and survivors

Date: Jun-20-2014
New financial risk tool developed by researchers at University of Chicago is an attempt to encourage physicians to address the financial strain placed on their patients.

'Feel-good hormones' make sun exposure addictive, study suggests

Date: Jun-20-2014
Many of us ignore health warnings that we should cover up in the sun. A new study suggests it is because the sun releases 'feel-good' endorphins, causing addiction to UV radiation.

Kids who eat a Mediterranean diet '15% less likely to be obese'

Date: Jun-20-2014
New research reveals that children who adhere to a Mediterranean diet are less likely to be overweight or obese, compared with kids with low adherence to the diet.