Archive: 15/08/2013
Prostate cancer tumors' aggressiveness may be inherently fixed
A new study of prostate cancer suggests that a tumor's aggressiveness is inherently fixed at the time of its appearance, although diet, lifestyle and environmental factors may trigger progression of the disease in low-level ...
Aug 15, 2013
Myanmar's 'tallest man' seeks medical aid abroad (Update)
"Big Zaw" has known he was different since a teenage growth spurt sent him soaring above his neighbours in a remote Myanmar village.
Aug 15, 2013
The first animal model for sexual transmission of HIV
Infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a debilitating disorder in which progressive weakening of the immune system makes affected individuals more susceptible to ...
Aug 15, 2013
Exercise is no quick cure for insomnia, it takes four months to kick in
Exercise is a common prescription for insomnia. But spending 45 minutes on the treadmill one day won't translate into better sleep that night, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
Aug 15, 2013
Study examines risk of severe blood sugar swings among diabetics taking fluoroquinolones
Diabetic patients taking oral fluoroquinolones, a frequently prescribed class of antibiotics, were found to have a higher risk of severe blood sugar-related problems than diabetic patients taking other kinds of antibiotics, ...
Aug 15, 2013