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Minister 'backs adviser autonomy'
The government will produce guidelines on the independence of its scientific advisers, Science Minister Lord Drayson says.
Finding May Help Some Tonsil Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy
Clinical researchers have confirmed that patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer ("tonsil cancer") harbor a common type of human papilloma virus (HPV16), but also that such cancers are very sensitive...
Lap Band Surgery Effective For Morbidly Obese Children, Study Finds
Researchers have found laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding improves the health of morbidly obese adolescents.
How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them)
Researchers have new evidence to explain how saturated fatty acids, which soar in those who are obese, can lead the immune system to respond in ways that add up to...
Energy gap useful tool for successful weight loss maintenance strategy
Americans continue to get heavier. Most weight control methods short of bariatric surgery are generally considered ineffective in preventing obesity or reducing weight. The term energy gap was coined to...
Experimental Agent Reduces Breast Cancer Metastasis To Bone
New research finds that a protein called ROCK is over-expressed in metastatic breast cancer and that inhibiting ROCK significantly reduces metastasis to bone. The in vitro and in vivo study...
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
New research shows that patients with atherosclerosis receiving statin therapy had a significantly reduced risk of developing venous thromboembolism -- a collective term for DVT (blood clot) and pulmonary embolism...
Obesity puts swine flu sufferers at greater risk, study suggests
A study in California shows that about a quarter of the people hospitalized for H1N1 complications were morbidly obese, even though less than 5% of the population falls into that category. Obesity appears...
Not just bleach: Hydrogen peroxide may tell time for living cells
If a circadian rhythm is like an orchestra - the united expression of the rhythms of millions of cells - a common chemical may serve as the conductor, or at...
Weight training boosts breast cancer survivors' body image and intimate relationship satisfaction
In addition to building muscle, weightlifting is also a prescription for self-esteem among breast cancer survivors, according to new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine research. Breast cancer survivors who...
Report on H1N1 cases in California shows hospitalisation can occur at all ages, with many severe
In contrast with some common perceptions regarding 2009 influenza A(H1N1) infections, an examination of cases in California indicates that hospitalisation and death can occur at all ages, and about 30...
Daily dose of colour may boost immunity this flu season
Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colourful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting...
Study of concurrent radiotherapy, chemotherapy shows promise in small cell lung cancer
Treating limited stage small cell lung cancer(LSCL) with a combination of accelerated high-dose radiotherapy and chemotherapy has shown encouraging results, opening the door to larger scale investigation, according to new...
Estrogen And Stroke Risk: Long Period Of Estrogen Deprivation Can Lead To Loss Of Sensitivity And Protective Effects In The Brain
A new study shows that a long period of estrogen deprivation can lead to loss of sensitivity and protective effects in the brain and weaken areas normally resistant to stroke...
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds
Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to new research.
Wall won't subsidize B.C. health care
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he wants to reduce wait times, but he's not interested in subsidizing British Columbia's health system to do so.
Provinces adjust H1N1 vaccine campaigns
Several provinces announced updated plans for their swine flu vaccination programs on Tuesday.
McGill researchers identify key genetic factors which can lead to cancer
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at McGill University have discovered a previously unknown series of interactions between genes that control whether cells become cancerous. The discovery may lead to a new generation...
Glass Thermometers Still a Safety Hazard
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study by emergency physicians at Children's Hospital Boston provides a wakeup call to parents to get rid of their old glass thermometers. A 12year review of patients...
New Step Forward For Stroke Patients
New research, using an existing and inexpensive drug could help thousands of stroke patients to recover their mobility at a faster rate. Medical researchers are investigating whether L-Dopa (commonly used...
World Trade Center Responders Plagued With Asthma; 9/11 Responders Twice As Likely To Have Asthma
First responders who were exposed to caustic dust and toxic pollutants following the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks suffer from asthma at more than twice the rate of the...
Audit targets toxic consumer products, polluted reserves
Ottawa has failed to provide proper environmental protection for First Nations reserves and adequate warning for toxic substances in consumer products.
My brain abscess and me
I had no idea I had a potentially fatal infection. Now, after my life-saving surgery, I will never take my health for granted againMay 2009: dizzy and confusedIt felt like sea sickness...
Shortage of flu vaccines leaves healthcare workers vulnerable
On the front lines of the H1N1 outbreak, tens of thousands of local doctors and nurses are scrambling to get vaccinated. One nurse says it's like 'asking us to fight a war...
Could Eating Too Much Soy Be Bad for You?
Seeking healthful foods, Americans are eating more soy than ever. But recent research with animals shows that consuming large amounts could have harmful effects on female fertility and...
Zooming in on data
(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies of all sizes are struggling with the growing flood of data and information. Staff can quickly lose sight of impending risks or hidden opportunities. Now a...
Drunken fruit flies help scientists find potential drug target for alcoholism
A group of drunken fruit flies have helped researchers from North Carolina State and Boston universities identify entire networks of genes -also present in humans -that play a key role...
First tests for pesticide endocrine effects in US
EPA orders chemical manufacturers to screen seven compounds to determine if they are endocrine disruptors