1 May 2012A persistent cough may be a sign of lung cancer
27 April 2012Complementary feeding campaign launched in Cambodia
25 April 201225 April 2012 is World Malaria Day
17 April 2012Nottingham research Re. treatment of young people with depression via personal exercise programmes
16 April 2012Discovery of genes that influence risk of fracture and osteoporosis
16 April 2012Gene study leads to new insight into Alzheimers
13 April 2012Do human cells shut-down during cell division ?
11 April 2012UNICEF reports on outlook for Horn of Africa
4 April 2012Disarming disease-causing bacteria
2 April 2012UNICEF explains the importance of ending child under-nutrition
29 March 2012Abnormal copies of chromosomes in the cells of ependymoma tumours
23 March 2012Sports participation after knee reconstruction surgery
21 March 2012Monkey research and human health
16 March 2012Bristol University students lead a campaign to thank paramedics
12 March 2012More children with life-limiting diseases surviving into adulthood
9 March 2012How plasminogen is converted into an enzyme that removes disease-causing clots
7 March 2012Results of study re. injectable contraceptive risks
7 March 2012How the shape of animals' teeth suit their food
7 March 2012Heart disease medication shown to affect subconscious attitudes towards race
7 March 2012Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour
6 March 2012Millennium Development Goal drinking water target met
5 March 2012Small personality changes can improve wellbeing
2 March 2012Efforts to diagnose cancer early need to be better tailored to different age groups
2 March 2012Automated system to kill bacteria in hospital water systems and taps
2 March 2012Babies born a few weeks early have worse health outcomes than full-term babies, according to medical researchers
1 March 2012FDA approves two new pancreatic enzyme products, Ultresa (pancrelipase) and Viokace (pancrelipase), to aid food digestion
1 March 2012Warning Re. Overuse of the herbicide glyphosate
1 March 2012More mental health support for children and young people
27 February 2012More people surviving leukaemia and pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland
17 February 2012Non-invasive diagnostic for Adenovirus
15 February 2012UK cancer patients need more info about chemotherapy websites
15 February 2012Standards at Royal Lancaster Infirmary A&E
14 February 2012Best ovarian cancer imaging technique revealed
8 February 2012Progress towards a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer
3 February 2012Early bone growth linked to bone density in later life
2 February 2012Orbital prefrontal cortex size linked to number of friends
2 February 2012Silver found to be as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug
25 January 2012UK pet dog survey indicates higher than expected Lyme disease risk
24 January 2012Black tea may significantly reduce blood pressure
23 January 2012How do psychedelic drugs work ? Brain scans of use of magic mushroom drug, psilocybin
23 January 2012Saving the snow leopard with stem cells
17 January 2012Research into genetic causes of schizophrenia within families
12 January 2012India records one year without polio cases
12 January 2012Concern about Parabens (cosmetic chemicals) detected in human breast tissue samples
12 January 2012Half of UK care home patients suffer drug errors
11 January 2012Use of the internet to help treat obesity
11 January 2012Feline rotavirus research at Liverpool University
11 January 2012A million NHS users are suffering preventable or inadequately treated pain
10 January 2012Human adults respond to the sound of babies crying
9 January 2012Long warm-ups tire sports players
9 January 2012Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) may not be effective in the long-term
5 January 2012How to stick to New Year Resolutions
5 January 2012Children like colourful foods
4 January 2012Glaucoma Awareness Month, January 2012
4 January 2012New Year Resolutions - Help from FREE Podcasts
4 January 2012Depression, diabetes and cardiac arrest
4 January 2012Breast cancer drugs that block FOXA1 could help patients unresponsive to conventional hormone treatments
28 December 2011Three new eczema genes discovered
23 December 2011Leeds Univ finds MRI scan for coronary heart disease beats alternatives
21 December 2011Sportsmen and alcohol-related violence in Australia
20 December 2011Genetic variation in the human skull is highly integrated
19 December 2011RCN wants mandatory regulation for healthcare support workers
16 December 2011Saudi Arabia supports polio eradication in Niger
15 December 2011Research to improve MRI scans
9 December 2011Bee swarms mimic human brain neurons to make decisions
9 December 2011Bowel cancer screening in England cuts bowel cancer deaths
9 December 2011Cancer risk in Northern Ireland lower than the Republic of Ireland
8 December 2011Breast cancer screening may cause more harm than good
7 December 2011Tiny electric currents across regions of the brain to help stroke recovery
15 November 2011Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) good for chronic widespread pain
4 November 2011Brain parasite toxoplasma gondii alters brain chemistry
1 November 2011Yoga for chronic back pain
1 November 2011Aspirin cuts cancer rates in people with hereditary risk
12 October 2011Possible increased prostate cancer risk associated with vitamin E supplements
10 October 2011Almost 50% cancer survivors have ill health in later years
7 October 2011Global honey bee decline and diesel pollution
4 October 2011Vitamin D supplements can really help fair skinned people get sufficient vitamin D
3 October 2011Children with chronic kidney disease complications
3 October 2011Breast Cancer in men - more awareness needed
3 October 2011Chicken Wellbeing Research - Animal Welfare
1 October 2011People who are easily embarrassed are often more trustworthy and generous
22 September 2011Human Evolution correlated with periods of rapid fluctuation in temperature
19 September 2011Adaptation of haemproteins to protect against carbon monoxide produced within the body
15 September 2011Effect of Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) on productivity and employment in the UK
8 September 2011New drug targets for inherited breast and ovarian cancers - PARP inhibitors and PARG protein
25 August 2011Benefits of Vitamin A supplements for children
10 August 2011Treatment of pleural infections by break-up thick pleural fluid to improve drainage of the fluid from the chest
9 August 2011Construction Project Managers (CPMs) and Anger at Work
21 July 2011Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and vegetables more likely to eat fruit and veg as children
20 July 2011Alzheimers Disease survey: USA, France, Germany, Spain, Poland
19 July 2011Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients (UK)
19 July 2011Adult rape and sexual assault victims robbed of respect and dignity in court
18 July 2011Nanopatterned surface to improve stem cell expansion
18 July 2011Production of blood from stem cells to replace need for blood donations in the future
15 July 2011Role of the cell-adhesion molecule E-cadherin in embryonic stem cells
14 July 2011New method for treating burn infections in children using viruses
13 July 2011New method defibrillates heart with much less electricity – and pain
13 July 2011Apolipoprotein E Genotype - a biomarker for mild cognitive impairment ?
13 July 2011Cognitive bias modification of interpretations (CBM-I) to help teenagers with Anxiety Issues
11 July 2011Could targeting the skin help prevent the spread of HIV?
10 July 2011Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a common auto-immune arthritis research latest
8 July 2011Do patients think GPs should be paid for performance?
7 July 2011Chips based on ARM processor technology to mimic human brain functions
7 July 2011HPV vaccine and the need for cervical cancer screening
7 July 2011Gold nanoparticles in new hope for treatment of cancers
7 July 2011Leaving school without qualifications associated with poorer health in later life
7 July 2011Nanocomposite material used in artificial windpipe transplant
6 July 2011Everyday medicines can destroy lives
6 July 2011How to encourage children to more physical activity
5 July 2011Xarelto approved by FDA to reduce risk of blood clots after hip, knee replacements
5 July 2011Care at Critical Access Hospitals in rural areas of USA
4 July 2011Do protein-based sport drinks benefit athletes' performance ?
4 July 2011UK Nurses respond to the (UK) Commission on Funding of Care and Support
1 July 2011Dignity for elderly hospital patients in the UK
1 July 2011Arcapta Neohaler approved by FDA to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1 July 2011Biocompatible artificial DNA linker that is read through by DNA polymerases and is functional in Escherichia coli
1 July 2011Food Advertising on TV encourages childrens preference for unhealthy foods
30 June 2011Early communication at home helps children at school
13 June 2011How the dense tissue that surrounds tumours helps drive tumour growth and development
10 June 2011Irish Cancer Society Launches Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign to mark Men’s Health Awareness Week 2011 (Jun 13-19)
10 June 2011Dementia Action Alliance calls to review antipsychotic drug prescriptions for dementia patients
9 June 2011Poorer women less likely to survive breast cancer
9 June 2011Obese people have reduced sensitivity to the sweetness of soft drinks according to recent research
6 June 2011Knee injuries could be helped by a new type of stem cell bandage treatment if clinical trials are successful
6 June 2011Faults in p53 may be used to select best treatment for ovarian cancer patients
4 June 2011Survivors of childhood cancers at increased risk of other cancers later in life
1 June 2011Stress response and the metastasis of breast cancer.
12 May 2011International Nurses' Day
11 May 2011USA National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
10 May 2011Report indicates strong support for nurse and pharmacist prescribing in England
9 May 2011Prolonged breastfeeding associated with fewer child behaviour problems at age 5
5 May 2011Researchers concerned by drug-resistant strains of Aspergillus fungi
28 April 20115-min checklist - Autism in 1 year olds
28 April 2011Avastin and Lucentis equally effective for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
27 April 2011Vitamin E helps reduce nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children
20 April 2011Adult Learning tackles depression and anxiety
20 April 2011Stress, Mindfulness and Psoriasis
19 April 2011Mood swings of bipolar patients can be predicted
18 April 2011Epigenetic changes explain how mother's diet affects child's likelihood of obesity
12 April 2011Colon cancer and colonoscopy waiting times in Ireland
11 April 2011Variations in outcomes of bowel cancer surgery in England
8 April 2011Cancer Research UK concern about consumption of alcohol
7 April 2011UK Research finds that taking recreational drugs still acceptable to adults in their 30s
7 April 2011Marine bacteria can attach 2 antibiotics to form chemical to kill drug-resistant strains of MRSA
6 April 2011Latest developments to advance keyhole surgery for bowel cancer
6 April 2011Childhood obesity peaks between ages 7 and 11
5 April 2011New tactile devices being developed to aid recovery from stroke
5 April 2011UNICEF concern about impact of Libya hostilities on children
5 April 2011Omega-3 fatty acids found to be good for the bone health of laying hens
4 April 2011Genetic Clues to IgA nephropathy, a major cause of kidney disease
4 April 2011Recent research suggests possible genetic risk factors for Alzheimers Disease
4 April 2011Pneumococcal vaccine to combat pneumonia in DR Congo
19 March 2011US $51M needed urgently for children in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia
18 March 2011UNICEF report on the situation of women and children in Zimbabwe
17 March 2011Liquid biomaterials advance stem cell therapy
16 March 2011Home tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) may increase cervical screening coverage
16 March 2011SIMBAS biochip for blood analysis could lead to diagnoses within minutes
16 March 2011Results of survey of NHS staff in England, completed Q4 2010
14 March 2011FDA approves Gadavist (gadobutrol) for central nervous system imaging scans
14 March 2011New hope for growing human muscle tissue from cellulose from tunicates
11 March 2011Serotonin activity affects adults' assessment of others' romantic relationships
11 March 2011UN calls for better data collection and research about violence against children
10 March 2011New robot system to test 10,000 chemicals for toxicity
10 March 2011World Kidney Day - 10 March
10 March 2011FDA approves ELANA Surgical Kit to maintain blood flow during artery bypass brain surgery
9 March 2011Maternal response of chickens to chicks in distress
8 March 2011"Sleep Spindles" during Stage 2 of non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep may boost ability to learn
8 March 2011Improved RxNorm drug naming standard for electronic health records (USA)
7 March 2011Could roundworms provide new treatment for sepsis ?
6 March 2011UK Govn almost double contribution to UNICEF (from £21M 2010/2011 to £40M 2011/2012)
3 March 2011Support for Deaf Children with Complex Disabilities (UK)
3 March 2011Confusing instructions on medicine bottles and tablets (UK)
3 March 2011Homophobia concerns re. some African communities in the UK
2 March 2011Ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson's Disease
2 March 2011Humanitarian response to unrest in Libya
2 March 2011Exercise cuts risk of potentially cancerous bowel polyps by up to 30%
1 March 2011Bowel Cancer hope by blocking PINK1
1 March 2011Unstable chromosomes and bowel cancer
1 March 2011Clinical Negligence and other Legal Issues Re. Care of the Elderly
24 February 2011*Intelligent* microphone system to help hard-of-hearing
23 February 2011Schizophrenia linked to rare mutations in the gene for VIPR2
22 February 2011The Mental Health Foundation responds to the (UK) Welfare Reform Bill
21 February 2011Sequence DNA of cystic fibrosis superbug - Pseudomonas aeruginosa
18 February 2011ZNF703 - the first Breast Cancer *oncogene* discovered for 5 years
17 February 2011Warnings against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm labour
16 February 2011Late diagnosis of breast cancer in elderly women (UK)
16 February 2011Water softeners not found to improve childhood eczema
16 February 2011English North-South health divide widest for 40 years
15 February 2011DCML deficiency syndrome may lead to leukaemia and lung disease
14 February 2011No link founds between Vitamin D levels and prostate cancer
14 February 2011Artificial Big Toes: The world's earliest functional prosthetic body parts ?
11 February 2011Pesticides rotenone and paraquat associated with Parkinson’s Disease
11 February 2011FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system
11 February 2011Care Homes and errors in use of medical inhalers
11 February 2011Cancer Researchers describe the structure of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) molecule
9 February 2011Gene test to predict need for prostate cancer surgery (Cancer Research)
8 February 2011Processed Food in early childhood may reduce IQ in later years
7 February 2011UK’s first totally implanted hearing aid
4 February 2011IVF babies born using new chromosome counting technique
3 February 2011Unique insight into how liquid solvents affect chemical reactions at the molecular level