Archive for September, 2009

Social isolation ‘worsens cancer’

Social isolation may trigger biological changes that make cancer more deadly, US research on mice suggests.

Working mothers’ children unfit

Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with “stay at home” mothers, a study says.

School stars ‘enjoy good health’

Children who impress their peers at school tend to go on to enjoy better health as adults, research suggests.

Music player noise limit planned

A maximum noise default setting will be set on new portable music players in the EU, although users can override it.

Mathematics to build cancer model

Mathematicians in Dundee are to develop a virtual model of cancer growth in an effort to predict how it spreads.

Cancer jab alert after girl dies

An urgent inquiry is under way into the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at school.

Social isolation ‘worsens cancer’

Social isolation may trigger biological changes that make cancer more deadly, US research on mice suggests.

Working mothers’ children unfit

Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with “stay at home” mothers, a study says.

School stars ‘enjoy good health’

Children who impress their peers at school tend to go on to enjoy better health as adults, research suggests.

Music player noise limit planned

A maximum noise default setting will be set on new portable music players in the EU, although users can override it.