Surprising finding on aging
Age may not be rust after all. Specific genetic instructions drive aging in worms, report researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their discovery contradicts the prevailing theory that aging is a build up of tissue damage akin to rust, and implies science might eventually halt or even reverse the ravages of age. 25 Jul 2008 06:56
Hey fever! The surprise benefit of allergies
Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW). 25 Jul 2008 06:43
Cranberry juice shows promise for urinary tract infections
For generations, people have consumed cranberry juice, convinced of its power to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact mechanism of its action has not been well understood. 22 Jul 2008 08:51
Alzheimer's vaccine stopped plaque and not dementia
Scientist have thought that if the plaque associated with Alzheimer's could be stopped, this would prevent dementia. 20 Jul 2008 11:56
Getting on top of Staphylococcus aureus
[Hedwig Kresse] S. aureus bacteria have become a key concern in both the hospital and community setting and the increasing spread of resistant strains such as MRSA underlines the urgent need for new strategies for treatment and prevention of these infections. New research shows that immunisation against S. aureus has big potential in selected target groups. 16 Jul 2008 07:13
Plant sterols to lower cholesterol have risks
Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. 15 Jul 2008 16:29
Pumping iron reduces cardiac and cancer risk
Men who maintain their muscular strength by using weights further decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. 9 Jul 2008 16:19
Dentists warn against brushing teeth after every meal
Dentists in Britain say children should not brush their teeth after every meal, they say it may be doing their teeth more harm than good. 4 Jul 2008 06:06
Avoid cancer by eating a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is back in the news again - and for all the right reasons. 4 Jul 2008 06:04
Cell phones are not bad for your health
A decade long German study has concluded that there is no health risk associated with cell phones. 29 Jun 2008 11:23
Scientists discover how an injured embryo can regenerate itself
More than 80 years have passed since the German scientist Hans Spemann conducted his famous experiment that laid the foundations for the field of embryonic development. After dividing a salamander embryo in half, Spemann noticed that one half - specifically, the half that gives rise to the salamander's 'belly' (ventral) starts to wither away. 27 Jun 2008 11:24
Study: RFID tags may scramble hospital equipment
A study cautions that radio frequency chips can interfere with hospital equipment. While researchers identified 22 "hazardous" cases of interference, the head of an RFID industry group says the likelihood of injury is low and the study demonstrates a need for industry standards. 26 Jun 2008 08:22
Salmonella: Trickier than we imagined
Salmonella is serving up a surprise not only for tomato lovers around the country but also for scientists who study the rod-shaped bacterium that causes misery for millions of people. 24 Jun 2008 07:08
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