NHS ‘fast losing its compassion’
There has been a deterioration in the level of compassion in the NHS in recent years, the head of a health think-tank tells the BBC.
Archive for December, 2008
‘Youngest’ baby has brain glue op
A UK baby has become one of the youngest to undergo an operation using glue to reduce the size of a brain tumour.
Thiamine ‘reverses kidney damage’
Doses of vitamin B1 reverse early kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, research has found.
Smiles and scowls ‘in our genes’
The facial expressions we make to show or hide our emotions are hardwired into our brains, a study concludes.
Lung cancer link to food additive
Commonly-used food additives may fuel the growth of lung cancers, research in animals suggests.
Immune cells link to Parkinson’s
Rogue immune cells entering the brain may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease, say scientists.
Radiation ‘threat’ to air crews
Pilots and others who work at high altitude may suffer genetic damage from exposure to “cosmic radiation” a study suggests.
Thiamine ‘reverses kidney damage’
Doses of vitamin B1 reverse early kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, research has found.
Smiles and scowls ‘in our genes’
The facial expressions we make to show or hide our emotions are hardwired into our brains, a study concludes.
Lung cancer link to food additive
Commonly-used food additives may fuel the growth of lung cancers, research in animals suggests.