Over-40s may benefit from aspirin
Regularly taking aspirin in your 40s could cut the risk of developing cancer later in life, research suggests.
Archive for April, 2009
‘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.
‘Too late’ to contain swine flu
The deadly swine flu virus can no longer be contained, says a WHO official, as the health agency raises its alert level.
Fatty foods ‘offer memory boost’
Eating fatty foods can help boost memory, US research suggests.
Child behaviour ‘linked to sleep’
Simply getting a good night’s sleep could reduce levels of hyperactivity and bad behaviour among children, a study says.
‘Bleach bath’ benefit for eczema
Adding bleach to a bath may help treat chronic eczema, US researchers say, but experts warn specialist care is needed.
Vitamin D hope in prostate cancer
Vitamin D is an effective treatment for some prostate cancer patients, say UK researchers.
‘Too late’ to contain swine flu
The deadly swine flu virus can no longer be contained, says a WHO official, as the health agency raises its alert level.