HEALTH
Research Links Thyroid Disease To Ethnicity
Asians, African Americans and Pacific Islanders have a higher risk of the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease than Caucasians, according to a study.
Vaccine Could Prolong Melanoma Patient Survival
A ten-year study shows that a vaccine called vaccina melanoma cell lysate could help prolong the lives of late stage skin cancer patients.
Iron Supplements Could Help Female Athletes
A review of past studies found that iron supplements improved women's exercise performance.
Sudden Death In Babies Linked To Lack Of Oxygen
The staining patterns of B-amyloid precursor protein in the brains of sudden infant death syndrome babies is similar to those who died of accidental asphyxiation.
Eye Movement Speed Linked To Genes, Not Culture
New research into people of Chinese origin casts doubt on the theory that neurological behavior is a product of culture.
Study Recommends Shift In Pneumonia Vaccination Strategy
Pneumococcal vaccination programs should focus on children with the poorest access to healthcare services, according to a study.
Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems
The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.
Obesity Could Cost You US$19,000 Per Child
Research suggests that childhood obesity leads to an additional US$19,000 in lifetime medical costs per child.
Brain Scans To Detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A study shows that PET scans could potentially be used to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.
