Health

Plane noise linked to higher risks of stroke and heart disease

According to a new research, the risks of stroke, heart and circulatory disease are higher in areas with a lot…

11 years ago

RTS,S: World’s first malaria vaccine could be widespread by 2015

Giant drug-maker GlaxoSmithKline is seeking regulatory approval for RTS,S, the world's first malaria vaccine after trial data showed that it…

11 years ago

Walking an hour a day could cut breast cancer risk

A new study has suggested that post-menopausal women who walk for an hour a day can cut their chance of…

11 years ago

Losartan could help fight pancreatic cancer

Losartan, a commonly used blood pressure drug, could help fight pancreatic cancer by opening up blood vessels in solid tumors.…

11 years ago

Physical activity rivals heart drugs and outperforms stroke medicine

A new study published in the British Medical Journal has found that exercise can be as good as pills for…

11 years ago

Smells could calm fears and phobias while people sleep

Researchers suggest smells could be used to calm fears while people sleep. People were trained to associate two images, linked…

11 years ago

Five foods you can still eat past their sell-by date

A supermarket in Boston is going to sell only food that's past its sell-by date. In the US alone, 40%…

11 years ago

Sugar gel protects premature babies against brain damage

Rubbing a dose of sugar gel into the inside of the cheek of premature babies is a cheap and effective…

11 years ago

Global HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths fall dramatically in 2012

According to a UN report, the number of HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths has fallen dramatically last year. Death rates…

11 years ago

How the type of coffee you drink reflects your personality

According to new research, the type of coffee you drink could reflect your personality. A study has found common attributes…

11 years ago