Archive: 04/12/2017

Shingles vaccine important for older adults

Shingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is a painful rash that develops as the result of reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is responsible for varicella infection, more commonly known as chicken pox.

Dec 4, 2017

Obese first-time mums more likely to have premature babies

Obese women are up to three times more likely to have a premature child during their first pregnancy, according to a study from University College Dublin.

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Doctors could improve health by being aware of their patients' shame

Doctors could improve patient's health if they were more aware of the serious impact shame has on the body, research suggests.

Dec 4, 2017

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Anti-malaria drug increases sensitivity of high-risk leukemic cells to targeted therapy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have evidence that an anti-malaria drug sensitizes a high-risk subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to treatment with a promising class of targeted drugs, raising ...

Dec 4, 2017

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Screening for cervical cancer to be revolutionised with HPV testing

Groundbreaking technology patented by University of Sydney researchers will be used in the new National Cervical Screening Program to be implemented in Australia from 1 December 2017.

Dec 4, 2017

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Experts call for age restrictions on the sale of energy drinks

Research led by Newcastle University shows that around one in three young people say that they regularly consume energy drinks, which typically contain high levels of caffeine and sugar.

Dec 4, 2017

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Blocks are still the best present you can buy children for Christmas

With Christmas looming, many people will be considering what present to buy for their children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and friends. Soon, if not already, we will be reading lists of the top trending presents for ...

Dec 4, 2017

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Intestinal worms may solve allergy puzzle

While young people with parasite worms currently have a four times higher risk for developing allergies and asthma than others. Their parents are generally unaffected.

Dec 4, 2017

What is inflammation and how does it cause disease?

Inflammation has a major impact on our health and quality of life. It's the trigger behind many chronic diseases and a growing burden affecting health care across the globe. But what is inflammation? And what causes it?

Dec 4, 2017

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If your pet has this tapeworm, it could kill you

Dogs are sending us an early warning signal about the spread of a potentially deadly tapeworm in North America.

Dec 4, 2017

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