Orkney cancer gene: my mum died not knowing she had it
Tanya Ellis was tested for the Orkney gene mutation after her mother was one of the first to identify it.… Read More »Orkney cancer gene: my mum died not knowing she had it
WHO launches new roadmap on breast cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) published a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to reach the… Read More »WHO launches new roadmap on breast cancer
The brain maturation sequence makes young people sensitive to environmental impacts during adolescence
Brain development does not occur uniformly throughout the brain, but instead follows a newly identified developmental sequence, according to a… Read More »The brain maturation sequence makes young people sensitive to environmental impacts during adolescence
COPD: What is my life expectancy?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to predicting the length of life for someone with COPD. Much depends… Read More »COPD: What is my life expectancy?
To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, the focus should be to quit smoking — or never start
CNN — Although adult smoking rates in the US are at their lowest levels on record, more must be done… Read More »To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, the focus should be to quit smoking — or never start
Diverse teams survive longer when faced with environmental changes
As business enterprises grow, they must navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by environmental changes. In a new study, researchers… Read More »Diverse teams survive longer when faced with environmental changes
More people could have a hidden intestinal condition
Professor Chris Probert, from the University of Liverpool, said: “It is unclear why cases of the condition are on the… Read More »More people could have a hidden intestinal condition
Long-term partners of WHO will establish official relations with the Organization
The WHO Executive Board today welcomed The Carter Center, Inc. and NCD Alliance to establish official relations with WHO. The… Read More »Long-term partners of WHO will establish official relations with the Organization
Nanoplasmonic Imaging Reveals Protein Secretion in Real Time
Cellular secretions such as proteins, antibodies, and neurotransmitters play an essential role in the immune response, metabolism, and communication between… Read More »Nanoplasmonic Imaging Reveals Protein Secretion in Real Time
A protective probiotic attenuates the harmful effects of alcohol in mice
Excessive alcohol consumption causes painful hangovers and accompanying headaches, fatigue, and nausea. Drinking alcohol has also been linked to a… Read More »A protective probiotic attenuates the harmful effects of alcohol in mice