Health

Cat allergy cause uncovered

British scientists have discovered how allergic reactions to cats are triggered, raising hopes of preventative medicine. A University of Cambridge…

11 years ago

Curing blindness with stem cells

According to British scientists, the prospect of reversing blindness has made a significant leap. An animal study in the journal…

11 years ago

Kate Middleton’s baby boy was overdue. What does this mean for the birth?

Kate Middleton’s baby boy was overdue, royal sources have confirmed. What does this mean for the birth? Fewer than one…

11 years ago

Throat cancer: One third of people diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer are infected with HPV

A new study suggests that one third of people diagnosed with throat cancer are infected with a form of the…

11 years ago

Talia Castellano’s bucket list fulfilled by fans after she lost fight with cancer

Fans of Talia Castellano, who lost her fight with cancer this week, have been fulfilling the inspirational teenager's bucket list.…

11 years ago

Your Weight in Gold: Dubai offers gold in return for weight loss to encourage healthier living

Authorities in Dubai are launching an initiative of offering gold in return for weight loss in an scheme to encourage healthier living.…

11 years ago

First adult stem cell trial approved in Japan

The Japanese government has approved the first trial of stem cells produced from a patient's own body. Stem cells can…

11 years ago

Down’s syndrome breakthrough: Chromosome “switched off” in lab

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School announce they have moved a step closer to being able to treat…

11 years ago

FTO: Obesity gene makes fatty foods more tempting and alters levels of hunger hormone ghrelin

An international group of scientists have solved the mystery of a genetic flaw which greatly increases the risk of obesity…

11 years ago

Bladder cancer detected in urine odors

British researchers have made a device that can "smell" bladder cancer in urine samples. The device uses a sensor to…

11 years ago