'Drugs come with a warning label' 2006-02-06 10:32:29
Health Minister Tony Abbott says that scrapping Australia's effective ban on an abortion drug could open the way for risky backyard miscarriages, following concerns by opposition party members about a bill to remove the need for ministerial approval on the use of the drug RU-486.Full Story...
Face transplant woman to meet journalists 2006-02-06 11:14:32
The woman who received a new nose, chin and mouth in a groundbreaking transplant operation is to appear before journalists for the first time since the November surgery.Full Story...
Risks force a rethink on tongue-piercing 2006-02-06 11:48:25
Tongue-piercing may be fashionably cool but there are risks involved as pointed out by the coalition of German Pharmacist Associations who feel there should be laws regulating the quality of piercing studios.Full Story...
Chocolate makers urge fans to be 'treatwise' 2006-02-04 15:56:55
Two of Britain's top sweet-makers are putting warning labels on their chocolate bars and other products advising consumers how their favourite treats should be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.Full Story...
Hwang supporter sets himself alight 2006-02-04 10:37:50
A South Korean truck driver killed himself by setting himself on fire after distributing leaflets urging disgraced stem-cell scientist Hwang Woo-suk to resume his research, police have said.Full Story...
Help at hand for those tired of snoring 2006-02-03 21:11:41
Oral appliances - similar to mouth guards used in sports - should be used as the first-line treatment for people with chronic snoring or milder cases of obstructive sleep apnea, according to new treatment guidelines.Full Story...
Shared health decisions 'not always positive' 2006-02-03 21:18:47
Patients regard making health decisions with their doctors as a negative experience, according to the results of an Annals of Family Medicine study.Full Story...
Heavy marijuana use linked to bladder cancer 2006-02-03 21:27:54
A Medical College of Georgia study has found that dagga smokers are more at risk of developing bladder cancer than those who smoke cigarettes.Full Story...
Protein test may help spot pregnancy problems 2006-02-03 04:52:42
By testing for four proteins in foetus-cushioning amniotic fluid, doctors can predict when pregnant women are at risk of delivering preterm and when their infants are at risk for severe infections, according to a study.Full Story...
NHS set to hit hospital waiting figure target 2006-02-03 00:56:25
The British government is confident that it will meet its target of no patient having to wait more than six months to be admitted to hospital when its December figures are released.Full Story...
Bed-bug epidemic bites at Australian tourism 2006-02-03 01:37:35
They're creepy crawlies, they suck your blood and they make sleeping very difficult - bed-bugs, and they're said to be costing Australia's tourism industry about R450-million a year.Full Story...
US expect to be overwhelmed by bird flu 2006-02-03 17:21:33
Hospitals, schools, businesses and the general public are not ready to cope if the dreaded avian flu pandemic should reach the United States, according to health experts.Full Story...
Cocaine can cause stomach problems - surgeon 2006-02-03 04:36:50
Cocaine abuse can lead to serious abdominal problems as well as chest pain and breathing difficulties, a leading British surgeon has said.Full Story...
Scientists find traces of anthrax in Africa 2006-02-02 01:34:07
Germany's public health agency, the Robert Koch Institute, and the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology say gorillas and chimpanzees living in African rain forests are at threat from a new strain of anthrax.Full Story...
Peppermint, cinnamon can keep you awake 2006-02-02 02:03:50
Researchers from West Virginia have found that getting a whiff of pleasant odours periodically while driving increases alertness, reduces fatigue, and even lowers drivers' anxiety and frustration.Full Story...
Facial stimulators no defence against ageing 2006-02-01 12:40:55
A study has revealed that there is no biological basis for the claim that electrical devices, sold as over-the-counter alternatives to a face-lift, actually work.Full Story...
Pregnancy doesn't protect against depression 2006-02-01 02:24:16
The "glowing" phenomenon of happiness caused by a surge of hormones during pregnancy is said to be a myth, American scientists say, after a study found that pregnant women who stop taking antidepressants run a high risk of slipping back into depression.Full Story...
FDA approves new drug to treat constipation 2006-02-01 01:53:16
A new prescription drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with chronic constipation, one of the most common disorders among Americans.Full Story...
Kidney transplant has mom smiling again 2006-01-31 04:00:14
Albertina Manjingolo was waiting for her daughter to die - but a kidney transplant operation at the Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town has eight-year-old Thabisa walking, talking and playing again.Full Story...
Bird flu pandemic could kill millions - WHO 2006-01-31 03:49:51
The bird flu strain found recently in a dead bird in Hong Kong is the same as that menacing poultry in China, a media report says, suggesting a possible source for the infection.Full Story...
Healthy diet combats high blood pressure 2006-01-31 02:02:17
Diets rich in fruit and vegetables and low in sodium can dramatically lower a person's blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.Full Story...
Men rely on women to lead the way - survey 2006-01-30 03:37:38
Men are more likely to defer to women when it comes to choosing movies, restaurants and television shows, according to an American study that could influence advertisers and media companies.Full Story...
Babies born with defects on the rise - report 2006-01-31 01:41:55
American researchers estimate that about eight million children worldwide are born every year with a serious birth defect which leaves them disabled or may even cause death.Full Story...
'Alcohol underestimated as a cause of cancer' 2006-01-30 10:13:20
Excessive drinking raises the risk of cancer of the mouth, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon and breast - but don't give it all up, researchers have advised.Full Story...
EU confirms birdflu virus in Cyprus 2006-01-30 03:55:10
European Union authorities have confirmed the presence of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu in a sample taken from poultry from northern Cyprus, the European Commission has said.Full Story...
Minister 'sorry' for lack of beef inspections 2006-01-30 01:53:56
Japan should have more thoroughly inspected United States cattle facilities before easing a ban on American beef last month, Japan's agricultural minister has said.Full Story...
Why your woes are giving Fido the blues 2006-01-29 01:10:50
All work and no play has raised stress levels, leaving most people with less free time than ever before. And pooches appear to be getting the short end of the stickFull Story...
Students cry foul over sexuality workshop 2006-01-29 07:45:05
Students at a Singapore junior college have slammed a series of sex education workshops for its lack of fact and apparent promotion of the employed organisation's beliefs.Full Story...
Malaysian hospitals to ban camera cellphones 2006-01-29 09:40:22
Malaysia may ban visitors from carrying cellphones in hospital wards in an attempt to stop people from taking indecent pictures of patients, a top official has said.Full Story...
Peptide vaccine raise concern in animal study 2006-01-28 09:24:20
Findings from an animal study indicate that inoculation with so-called peptide vaccines can have lethal consequences.Full Story...
Fruit and vegetables cut stroke risk - study 2006-01-27 01:33:03
Eating more than the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can further reduce the odds of suffering a stroke, British researchers have said.Full Story...
Indonesian markets bird flu hot spots -WHO 2006-01-27 06:30:44
The World Health Organisation has said that the filthy conditions in Indonesian markets makes it a prime habitat for the bird flu virus to grow and spread.Full Story...
Bird flu viruses carry unique genes - study 2006-01-27 03:13:19
US scientists say they may have discovered what makes the H5N1 bird flu virus so deadly - the viruses have a gene that may make them especially destructive to cells.Full Story...
Authorities quizz stem cell scientist Hwang 2006-01-27 02:44:46
Controversial cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has been questioned by South Korean government authorities for the first time since the scandal erupted about his falsified stem cell research.Full Story...
Test developed to help with family planning 2006-01-26 07:23:24
British scientists say that a test which predicts how many eggs women have in their ovaries, helping them determine when they should try for a baby, is soon to be commercially available.Full Story...
Lift your depression by walking on treadmill 2006-01-26 01:34:13
Though a single workout is not the answer to clinical depression, researchers say exercise could definitely offer depressed patients an emotional boost.Full Story...
Sex calms nerves before going public - study 2006-01-26 01:08:21
Having sex is good way to calm nerves before giving a speech or presentation, a new study has revealed.Full Story...
Dental rinse could lead to painless gum check 2006-01-26 01:43:24
Researchers say a new analytical technique could allow dentists to detect gum disease just by having patients rinse their mouth.Full Story...
England's cancer plan fails the poor - report 2006-01-26 02:22:21
A report by influential British parliamentarians has revealed a clear gap between the rich and poor being treated in a programme to cut deaths from cancer in the UK.Full Story...
Chicken still big despite bird flu fears 2006-01-26 01:09:53
As Chinese shoppers start filling their carts with food for Lunar New Year celebrations, one essential fare has remained as popular as ever despite Asia's bird flu crisis.Full Story...
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