HEALTH
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.
Qigong May Help Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Researchers have found that qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice, improves quality of life in women under going radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Regular Aspirin Use Linked To Age-Related Eye Disease Risk
Regular aspirin consumption may be associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, says a new study.
Polio Killings In Pakistan May Hurt Eradication Effort
The murder of health workers in Pakistan means the last leg of efforts to eradicate the disease can't be business as usual, says Heidi Larson.
Concern Over Unsafe Abortions In Papua New Guinea
Health experts are concerned about the number of unsafe abortions taking place in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Indonesian Bird Flu Outbreak “Has Only Infected Ducks”
Indonesian health officials have downplayed concerns over a fresh outbreak of avian influenza which has killed some 160,000 reared ducks since September 2012.
Scientists Discover How Editing Of RNA Leads To Cancer
A process that edits the genetic instructions for manufacturing proteins has been implicated in cancer for the first time.
Scientists Discover Genes That Cause Cornea Blindness
Scientists in Singapore have identified genes for central corneal thickness that may cause potentially blinding eye conditions such as glaucoma.
