HEALTH
Iodine In Bread Insufficient For Pregnant Women
Research shows that iodized salt found in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children.
East Asians Have Poorer Ability To Release Insulin, Study
Researchers have discovered that people of different ethnicity have differing abilities to release and react to insulin.
Two-Drug Combination Reduced Risk Of Stroke, Study
Scientists report that a simple two-drug combination reduces the risk of subsequent strokes in patients in China.
Scientists Study Kidney Cancer Genome From Many Angles
An integrative genomic analysis has identified critical genes linked to kidney cancer, paving the way for better treatment of the cancer.
Managing Diabetes Is Key For Lung Transplant Success
Research shows that better management of diabetes could dramatically improve outcomes for lung transplant patients.
Testosterone Could Help Combat Dementia In Women
A new study by Australian researchers shows that testosterone therapy can help combat dementia in post-menopausal women.
IQ Linked To Weight Gain In First Month Of Baby’s Life
New research shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby's life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age.
New Virus Isolated From Patients With Severe Brain Infections
Researchers in Vietnam have identified a new virus in patients with severe brain infections.
Universal HIV Testing In India Would Be Cost-Effective, Study
A new study has determined that providing universal HIV testing for India’s one billion-plus population would prove to be a cost-effective approach to managing the epidemic.
