New imaging technology provides early diagnosis of osteoarthritis
A newly developed medical imaging technology may provide doctors with a long-awaited test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA), scientists from New York reported today at the 236th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. 22 Aug 2008 06:24

Brown fat points to new ways to fight obesity
A surprise discovery - that calorie-burning brown fat can be produced experimentally from muscle precursor cells in mice - raises the prospect of new ways to fight obesity and overweight, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 21 Aug 2008 13:59

Psychological stress and how it might affect allergy sufferers
A new study here shows that even slight stress and anxiety can substantially worsen a person's allergic reaction to some routine allergens. Moreover, the added impact of stress and anxiety seem to linger, causing the second day of a stressed person's allergy attack to be much worse. 15 Aug 2008 08:10

Uganda records the highest cases of river blindness in Africa
Kampala: With a total of 1,5million people infected, Uganda records the highest indices of river blindness out of the 30 African countries plagued by the disease that destroys the sight and skin of its victims, health authorities said on Monday. 13 Aug 2008 09:58

100 - and still going strong
US Centenarians credit lifestyle choices to longevity rather than genetics. 7 Aug 2008 07:01

High dose vitamin C slows tumour growth in mice
High doses of vitamin C reduced tumour weight and growth rate. 5 Aug 2008 09:12

Gene for obesity stops you from feeling full
A study involving more than 3000 children in Britain has found those with a gene linked to obesity find it harder than others to tell when they are full. 28 Jul 2008 15:55

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