PARIS – The risk from radioactive contamination of food depends on several factors but the duration of the problem depends especially on which type of radioactive element is to blame, say experts….
MIT Researchers Recreate Autism In Mice
By mutating a single gene, researchers at MIT and Duke have produced mice with two of the most common traits of autism – compulsive, repetitive behavior and avoidance of social interaction. They…
SCH adopts new WHO child growth charts
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) plans to implement World Health Organisation-adopted new growth charts/curve to monitor the health conditions of the children here. A workshop will be organised to train some…
Blood chip diagnoses diseases within minutes
Washington: A self-powered, low-cost chip can test blood samples and diagnose diseases like tuberculosis and HIV within minutes, scientists say. The device has been developed by researchers from the University of California,…
Could Differences In Lung Defects Be Linked To Gender?
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have raised questions about whether differences in lung defects could be linked to gender in a study presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American…
Asthma Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that asthma affects approximately 24.6 million people in the United States.¹ But are asthmatics more likely to have other chronic conditions as well?…
When It Comes To Certain Allergies, Birth Order Matters
If you are the first born in your family, you may be more likely to suffer from particular allergic conditions, according to new research presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the…
Lack Of Action Mocks Overwhelming Evidence On Bowel Cancer Screening
One of Australia’s leading gastroenterologists says the federal government appears to be mocking the compelling evidence supporting the case for bowel cancer screening. Professor Graeme Young, co-director of the Flinders University Centre…
‘Flossing your teeth can prevent you from a stroke’
London: In one more reason why you should not forget flossing your teeth after brushing, a new study has suggested that it not only improves your oral health, but may also help…
Pall GeneDisc(R) System First AOAC Validated Test For Non-O157 STEC In Food
Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) announced today that its GeneDisc Rapid Microbiology system has been validated by the AOAC Research Institute for detection of non-O157 STEC in meat. This validation from one of…
Coffee lowers stroke risk in women
Consuming more than a cup of coffee a day is linked to a 22 per cent to 25 per cent lower risk of stroke, says a new study. Low or no coffee…
Feeling angry? Blame the diet
LONDON – People who diet are more likely to be irritable and angry than those who eat what they like.The effort involved in exerting self-control over food can lead to aggressive behaviour…
Symposium discusses about novel approaches to bacterial caries management
Saturday, March 19, during the 89th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research…
Texas Children’s Is First Pediatric Hospital To Begin Certification Process For SynCardia’s Total Artificial Heart
Texas Children’s Hospital and SynCardia Systems, Inc. announced today that Texas Children’s has become the world’s first pediatric hospital to complete the first phase of certification to implant the SynCardia temporary Total…
Long-Term Analysis Reveals Rising Life Expectancy In UK And Europe Despite Obesity Epidemic
Life expectancy in Europe keeps increasing despite the obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the US, according to an analysis of trends over the…