HEALTH
Scientists Discover Gene Linked To Fatal Drug Allergy
Researchers have discovered that a gene allele known as HLA-B*13:01 could cause a severe drug reaction to dapsone, commonly prescribed for the treatment of leprosy.
Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial
A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.
Dextrose Gels To Help Prevent Brain Damage In Newborns
A New Zealand study has found that cheap dextrose gels could be used to treat low blood sugar in newborns.
Gastric Banding Rapidly Reverses Diabetes
Researchers have shown that gastric banding, a form of weight loss surgery, brings about rapid reversal of diabetes in some patients.
Bladder Cancer Genome Study May Lead To New Treatments
Researchers in China have published a genomic study of transition cell carcinoma, the most common type of bladder cancer.
Infertile Japanese Woman Has Baby After In Vitro Activation
Researchers in the US and Japan have identified a way to induce the ovaries of some infertile women to produce eggs.
WHO Report: One In Five Chinese Adults Have Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious public health problem in China affecting at least one in five adults, says a new WHO report.
Studies Link Sleep Disorder To Death Risks
New studies show how critical it is for adults with obstructive sleep apnea to seek treatment for the sleep disorder.
5 Health Myths, Debunked!
Remember all those times you were given dubious health advice? Here are five health myths that we hope to debunk with empirical evidence from scientific studies.
