HEALTH
Gut Microbes Could Influence Survival In Melamine Scandal
Scientists have discovered a clue as to why some children survived the melamine-contaminated milk scandal in China.
Indonesia To Tackle The Shackling Of The Mentally Ill
Indonesia is seeking to end the lockdown and shackling of thousands of mental health patients.
Study Identifies Genetic Loci Linked To Colorectal Cancer In East Asians
Researchers have identified three new genetic risk factors linked to colorectal cancer in East Asians.
Study May Rewrite How Ovaries Are Formed
New research from the University of Adelaide may update the accepted view of how an ovary is formed.
Brain Circuit Makes It Harder For Obese People To Lose Weight
Researchers in Australia explain why when obese people diet, they end up losing less weight.
Early HIV Therapy Crucial For Success, Study
New insight into the optimal window of therapy for HIV infection shows that treatments initiated within four months of infection leads to better treatment outcomes.
Hormones Can Change DNA In Breast Cells, Study
Scientists in Australia have discovered how female steroid hormones can make dramatic changes to the genetic material in breast cells.
Scientists Identify Gene Variant Linked To Swine Flu In Han Chinese
Researchers have found a genetic variant which explains why Chinese populations may be more vulnerable to swine flu.
More Fukushima Cancer Deaths Than Predicted, Study
Scientists warn that the number of cancer deaths resulting from the Fukushima disaster could be closer to 1,000 than the 125 predicted.
