HEALTH
New Target Found In Fight Against Obesity
Scientists have identified a potential target for the treatment of obesity-related diseases.
Dz13 Drug Targets Skin Cancer In Clinical Trial
A new class of drug has been found to be safe in a clinical trial of patients with the common skin cancer, basal-cell carcinoma.
Clinical Trial Uses South Pacific Plant Kava To Treat Anxiety
An Australian clinical study has shown that Kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, significantly reduced the symptoms of people suffering from anxiety.
One Step Closer To A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered blood markers that could be used for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
H7N9 Genes Originated From Four Sources: Lancet Study
The novel avian influenza A H7N9 virus might have evolved from at least four origins, say Chinese researchers.
Adults Also Can’t Resist Junk Food Advertising, Study
The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study.
Study Finds That Dark Chocolate Improves Calmness
A new study has found that eating dark chocolate may increase calmness and contentedness due to the polyphenols found in cocoa.
Babies Whose Mothers Eat Junk Food Are Born Addicted, Study
Research in rats suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant give birth to babies who are addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet.
Pressure In Philippines To End Ban On Formula Milk Aid
The infant formula industry is pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies.
