Archive: 05/01/2015
First US trial of procedure to relieve pain from spinal tumors
When metastatic cancer spreads to the spine, it can cause spinal fractures, severe pain and impaired mobility.
Jan 5, 2015
British Ebola nurse 'stabilised'
A British nurse hospitalised with Ebola is in a critical but stable condition, a week after she was diagnosed with the deadly virus, Britain's health minister said Monday.
Jan 5, 2015
Ebola death toll tops 8,000: WHO
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in west Africa has risen to 8,153 out of 20,656 cases recorded, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Jan 5, 2015
Human speech's surprising influence on young infants
America's preoccupation with the "word gap"— the idea that parents in impoverished homes speak less to their children, which, in turn, predicts outcomes like school achievement and income later in life—has skyrocketed ...
Jan 5, 2015
Alcohol taxes protective against binge drinking, study shows
Higher alcohol taxes strongly protect against binge drinking, according to a new study by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers.
Jan 5, 2015
Mom's exercise habits good for blood pressure in kids
It's been well established among doctors and researchers alike, that babies with lower birth weight have a greater risk of having high blood pressure later in life.
Jan 5, 2015