health and well being
Tumour immune cells can aid cancer therapies, says study
Approach could help doctors choose treatments for individual patients and predict which tumours are likely to respond to particular therapy.
Falls from soft furniture leading cause of toddler injuries, survey finds
Just as healthcare providers discuss special car seats for safety, they should remind families of the hazards of benign-appearing furniture.
Music may improve social communication in autistic children
Link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and music dates back to the first description of autism, more than 70 years ago.
Early risers may be at lower risk of breast cancer, says study
The study on several women found some evidence for a causal link between sleeping for longer and breast cancer.
Toddlers with ASD face emotional vulnerabilities, says study
According to studies, toddlers with ASD display enhanced anger and frustration and decreased fear in response to naturalistic situations.
Aspirin may cut liver cancer risk, says study
Regular use of aspirin led to significantly lower risk of developing HCC.
Drug resistant superbugs are killing 33,000 in Europe each year
Analysis by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) found impact of drug-resistant infections had increased since 2007.
Melinda Gates urges backing for 'human capital' of mother and child health
GFF was set up to help poor countries change way they finance health to encourage long-term investment in policies that can save lives.
Excess noise may increase heart disease, stroke risk: Study
Findings reveal that people with the highest levels of chronic noise exposure had an increased risk of suffering cardiovascular events.
Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study
People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.