Teens Drawn to Heavily Advertised Alcohol Brands: Study
Study Targets Causes of Birth Defects
NIH study finds extreme obesity may shorten life expectancy up to 14 years
Adults with extreme obesity have increased risks of dying at a young age from cancer and many other causes including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney and liver diseases, according to results of an analysis of data pooled from 20 large...
Brain tumor invasion along blood vessels may lead to new cancer treatments
Attack of the glioma cells - Glioma cells (green) spread through the brain by taking control of blood vessels (red).
Low doses of arsenic cause cancer in male mice
Lung tumors occur in adult male mice after being exposed to low levels of arsenic throughout their life. The 50 parts per...
Mental healthcare under-resourced in too many countries, says OECD
Governments need to step up their efforts to improve mental health care which remains poorly resourced and under-prioritised in too many countries, according to a new OECD report.
Choosing Hospice Care Isn't Always Easy
Many Anesthesiologists Fail to Wash Hands, Study Shows
NIH funds next step of cutting-edge research into Alzheimer’s disease genome
Scientists hope new research will provide better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
Urgent need to improve the situation of children in Myanmar's Rakhine State
More than 105,000 children in Myanmar’s Rakhine State have been affected by inter-communal violence, including 78,000 displaced children living in rural camps in appalling conditions. They, and other vulnerable children, cannot wait. Their needs...
