Researchers have looked at a possible link between death from neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS for short, and exposure to formaldehyde and though they haven’t been able to arrive at…
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Skin cancer detection may become non-invasive
Detection of Skin and other forms of cancer may become non-invasive thanks to a new method developed by researchers thereby possibly replacing the currently used methods. Previous studies have already established Raman…
Dentists call on government to tackle tooth decay menace in children
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the The Royal College of Surgeons of England has launched an action paper urging the government to roll out a clear public health strategy that…
‘Safer’ chemical replacements in plastic aren’t safe after all, study finds
Plastic is one of the most used materials around the world for storing food, cosmetics, toiletries among other things across the globe. A particular chemical di-2-ethylhexylphlatate, or DEHP, was used previously to…
Over a third of overweight teenagers in UK think their weight is about right
The Cancer Research UK has revealed through a new study that over a third of overweight teenagers in the UK thing their weight is about right and don’t see themselves has either…
Skin Cancer Foundation warns against ‘sunburn art’
Skin Cancer Foundation has issued and official warning against the recent craze of ‘sunburn art’ that has picked up on the social media over the last few weeks asking people to avoid…
Fecal matter transplantation helpful in the fight against ulcerative colitis?
Researchers have suggested through two new studies that fecal matter may be a useful tool in the fight against ulcerative colitis (UC) – a chronic condition characterized by symptoms including bloody stools,…
Passive smokers at risk of COPD as well, study finds
A new research has indicated that active smoking isn’t the only major reason for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and that passive smoking could also lead to decline in lung function, which…
Traces of asbestos found in children’s crayons and other toys
In a startling discovery, a study commissioned by EWG Action Fund has found traces of asbestos – a highly toxic substance – in children’s crayons and crime scene fingerprint kits. Crayons and…
Is sunbathing more dangerous than driving a car? Study questions
Sunbathing is probably more dangerous than driving cars, a new study has warned based on number of deaths caused by the two. According to a study by spray tan company AURA, more…
Education linked with life expectancy in new study
A multi-university study has linked education and life expectancy stating that number of deaths can be associated to difference in education and has suggested that lacking education may be as deadly as…
Novel therapy sees viruses kill cancer cells; clinical trials announced
In a development that puts us very close to a possible therapy for cancer, researchers have devised a novel way of killing cancer cells using two viruses. The same team, in their…
Type 2 diabetes impairs blood flow regulation in brain, study shows
A research has shown that patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of reduction in their cognitive and decision-making abilities because the diabetes impairs blood flow regulation in brain….
Smoking could make you go crazy, research suggests
Smoking tobacco is responsible for a range of health problems including cancer and now a new research suggests that it could also increase the risk of psychosis. Published in Lancet Psychiatry and…
Progesterone could help treat breast cancer
Scientists have long known that a breast cancer patient had tumours with progesterone receptors had a better outlook, but were unable to pinpoint the exact reason behind this. Now a new research…