HEALTH
‘Trust Hormone’ May Not Help Autistic Kids, Study
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a clinical trial in Australia has found.
Men’s Bladder Problems Point To Heart Disease, DIabetes
Men who regularly get up more than once a night to urinate could be suffering from a range of health conditions, according to a new study.
African Fever Patients Often Misdiagnosed With Malaria
Scientists have found that many African patients hospitalized with fever are wrongly diagnosed with Malaria when they have other infections.
Vietnam Concerned Over HIV Donor Funding Cuts
The Vietnamese government warns that multi-million dollar donor cutbacks could undermine progress in the country’s HIV/AIDS services.
Potential Markers For Severity Of Childhood Arthritis Identified
Researchers have identified potential markers for the severity of childhood arthritis, paving the way for better treatment of the disorder.
Low Sperm Count Linked To Mothers’ Smoking
Male babies that do not have good fetal growth or are exposed to their mothers' smoking are more likely to have a lower sperm count as adults, according to a new study.
New Insights Into Genetic Basis Of Deadly Liver Cancer
Researchers have tracked down recurrent genetic abnormalities in hepatocellular carcinoma, a deadly form of liver cancer.
Choir Singing Synchronizes Heart Beats
A new study on how music affects our body and our health has found that when people sing in a choir, their heart beats become synchronized.
Chemotherapy After Surgery Improves Gastric Cancer Survival
Clinical trial results show that treatment with chemotherapy after surgery improves survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer.
