WHO raises pandemic alert level
The World Health Organization raises the alert over swine flu to level five - one short of a full pandemic - as the virus spreads.
Archive for April, 2009
Cancer pill ‘offers MS benefits’
A cancer drug can dramatically reduce the chances of a relapse or a deterioration of an MS patient’s condition, UK work shows.
Genes ‘have key role in autism’
Scientists produce the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism and related conditions.
Over-40s may benefit from aspirin
Regularly taking aspirin in your 40s could cut the risk of developing cancer later in life, research suggests.
‘Barcode’ shows mosquito threats
DNA “barcodes” can help prevent the spread of a disfiguring disease that threatens more than one billion people, say scientists.
Bed sharing ‘risks babies’ lives’
Parents get a renewed warning not to risk their babies’ lives by sharing a bed with them while sleeping.
Research hope to skin blister boy
The family of a two-year-old boy with a life-threatening skin condition are hopeful a new form of treatment will help him.
WHO raises pandemic alert level
The World Health Organization raises the alert over swine flu to level five - one short of a full pandemic - as the virus spreads.
Cancer pill ‘offers MS benefits’
A cancer drug can dramatically reduce the chances of a relapse or a deterioration of an MS patient’s condition, UK work shows.
Genes ‘have key role in autism’
Scientists produce the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism and related conditions.