Women’s Health Initiative reaffirms use of short-term hormone replacement therapy for younger women
Investigators from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Hormone Trials are reaffirming conclusions that hormone therapy is not recommended for the prevention of chronic disease, but may remain a reasonable option for the short-term management of...
Simple hand-washing with soap can cut hundreds of thousands of deaths a year, UN says
In the Central Africa Republic in 2008, a child holds out a bar of soap. UNICEF distributed soap as...
Can a cookie be as addictive as cocaine?
Researchers say that for lab rats at least, the answer is yes. Rodents in a study at Connecticut College became hooked on Oreos, the most popular cookie in the United States during a study aimed at shedding light on the potential addictiveness of high...
Bypass May Beat Angioplasty for Diabetics With Heart Disease
Crystal Meth May Jump-Start Injection Drug Use, Study Says
Lower Smog Levels Tied to Lower Birth Weights
UNICEF on Global Handwashing Day: A simple solution with far-reaching benefits – the power is in our hands
As the world observes the 6th annual Global Handwashing Day, new figures from UNICEF say 1,400 children under five still die every day from diarrhoeal diseases caused by a lack of safe water, sanitation and basic hygiene.
Crohn's and Colitis May Be Tied to Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Bile Protein May Help Detect Pancreatic Cancer
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids: Study
