Mastectomy Rates Rising Among Women Eligible for Lumpectomy
New comprehensive view of the mouse genome finds many similarities and striking differences with human genome
The ENCODE project is building a comprehensive catalog of functional elements in the human and mouse genomes.
Countries vow to combat malnutrition through firm policies and actions
In a major step towards eradicating malnutrition worldwide, over 170 countries made a number of concrete commitments and adopted a series of recommendations on policies and investments aimed at ensuring that all people have access to healthier and...
UN reveals major gaps in water and sanitation – especially in rural areas
Global efforts to provide improved water and sanitation for all are gaining momentum, but serious gaps in funding continue to hamper progress, according to a new report from WHO on behalf of UN-Water.
Alcohol Taxes May Give Boost to Public Health, Economy
Number of Pregnant Women on Narcotic Painkillers, Heroin Doubles, Study Finds
World Bank Group Approves US$285 Million Grant for Ongoing Ebola Crisis Response
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$285 million grant to finance Ebola-containment efforts underway in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, as well as to help communities in the three countries cope with the socioeconomic...
Studies Indicate that Losartan may be an effective treatment option for Marfan syndrome
Between 70 and 80 percent of patients with the connective tissue condition Marfan syndrome have aortic-root dilation, which happens when the aorta, the main blood vessel between the heart and body, becomes too large and tears. This condition can...
Lack of toilets dangerous for everyone, UNICEF says
Slow progress on sanitation and the entrenched practice of open defecation among millions around the world continue to put children and their communities at risk, UNICEF warned on World Toilet Day.
Two drugs are no more effective than one to treat common kidney disease
Kidneys affected by polycystic kidney disease.
