More women opting to remove a healthy breast after cancer diagnosis
With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the United States, making up almost a third (or 29 percent) of all new cancer diagnoses. Although...
Why has my child stopped eating?
Good nutrition equates to good growth and development. If your child has lost their appetite it can be a huge worry, but if your child appears generally healthy and happy, there is probably no...
Scientists image one of the largest viruses on the planet
March 28 (UPI) — In order to image one of the world’s largest viruses, the Samba virus, scientists at Michigan State had to design and build their own microscope. Researchers retrofitted...
Heels for babies? Company defends their controversial product
We know that babies can’t walk, of course, but we insist on putting them in tiny shoes because they’re just so dang adorable. A teeny little loafer or an itty-bitty sandal is enough to...
Meningitis outbreak kills at least 140 in Nigeria
An outbreak of meningitis in several states of Nigeria has killed at least 140 people, officials say. It has been reported over the last week in six states and has so far infected more than 1,000...
Discovery enables ‘mass produced blood’
Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards mass-producing red blood cells suitable for donation. Red blood cells can already be made in the lab, but the problem is scale. A team at the...
Night-time loo trips ‘linked to salt in diet’
People who wake at night with an urge to go to the loo may need to cut back on salt in their diets, doctors from Japan are suggesting. The problem – called nocturia – which mainly...
Drug ‘reverses’ ageing in animal tests
A drug that can reverse aspects of ageing has been successfully trialled in animals, say scientists. They have rejuvenated old mice to restore their stamina, coat of fur and even some organ...
