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Virus linked to destruction of honeybee hives
Scientists may have discovered the cause of a devastating syndrome in honeybees that has destroyed 50% to 90% of hives
Microwave Popcorn Linked to Lung Harm
Inhaled fumes from microwave popcorn may have caused a man’s rare, deadly lung disease, a leading lung expert says Microwave
Early cord clamping may harm baby
Clamping the umbilical cord straight after birth does not benefit mother or baby and may actually be harmful, a UK
Blood pressure cases ‘to top 1bn’
High blood pressure is out of control around the world, with the number of sufferers expected to exceed a billion
Nutrients ‘do not cut heart risks among vulnerable’
KEY antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and nuts do not cut the risk of heart disease in those most vulnerable
Managing stress cuts stroke risk
Coping well with stress can cut the risk of a stroke by almost a quarter, research shows. BBC NEWS |
Cheap cancer test could save thousands of women’s lives, researchers say | Health | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
A cheap method to detect cervical cancer using vinegar and a halogen lamp could prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths
Energy use ‘drove human walking’
Humans evolved to walk upright because it uses less energy than travelling on all fours, according to researchers. A US
Brazil gets cut-price Aids drug
Brazil has accepted an offer from a manufacturer of an important anti-Aids drug to cut its price by around 30%.The
Sandwiches ‘rival crisps on salt’
Pre-packed sandwiches may contain as much salt as several bags of crisps, a study carried out for the BBC suggests.
A Bite of Chocolate a Day May Keep Blood Pressure
Chocolate lovers can rejoice again: More research has found that the antioxidants in dark chocolate can help slightly lower blood
‘Teen surgeon’ parents arrested
Police in southern India have arrested the doctor parents of a 15-year-old boy who allegedly allowed him to perform surgery
Vietnam suspects first human bird-flu case since 2005
A Vietnamese man was hospitalized in the country’s suspected first human case of avian influenza in 18 months, a World
Aspirin ‘prevents bowel cancer’
Taking aspirin each day can prevent bowel cancer developing, a study says.Oxford University researchers said taking a dose of 300mg
Bird flu death reaches 75 in Indonesia
An Indonesian man died of bird flu on May 3, bringing the death toll of the disease to 75 out
Male Fertility may reduce by Diabetes.
According to UK researchers, Diabetes may damages a man’s sperm and may reduce fertility. Source: Technorati Tags: Diabetes, UK Researchers,
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