Health

WHO to Reveal Red Meat Cancer Risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) is to reveal whether some meats should be classed as carcinogens. The International Agency for…

9 years ago

Alzheimer’s Disease Predicted by Virtual Reality Test

A new study suggests that Alzheimer's disease can be detected decades before onset, using a virtual reality test. People aged…

9 years ago

Sesame Street Introduces Autistic Character Julia

Sesame Street has introduced a new character, Julia, a little girl who has autism. The Sesame Workshop says Julia is…

9 years ago

Number of Moles on Right Arm Predicts Skin Cancer Risk

According to a recent research, having more than 11 moles on the right arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin…

9 years ago

Ebola Outbreak: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone Record First Week with No New Cases

Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone recorded their first week with no new cases of Ebola since the outbreak began in…

9 years ago

2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Groundbreaking Work on Parasitic Diseases

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2015 was awarded with one half jointly to William C. Campbell and…

9 years ago

Study: Taller People at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer and Melanoma

According to a new study, taller people have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer and skin cancer, among other…

9 years ago

Being Exposed to Good Bacteria Early in Life Could Prevent Asthma Developing

According to Canadian scientists, being exposed to "good bacteria" early in life could prevent asthma developing. The research team, reporting…

9 years ago

What Are Antiretrovirals?

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of drugs used to treat HIV. It is not a cure, but can control…

9 years ago

WHO: All HIV Patients Should Receive Antiretrovirals Immediately After Diagnosis

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), everyone who has HIV should be offered antiretroviral drugs as soon as possible…

9 years ago