Archive: 08/10/2014

Cyclists break road rules to stay safe

Most cyclists who use bicycles as a form of transport admit to breaking road rules at some time while riding but they do it mostly to guard their own safety on the roads, UNSW research has found.

Oct 8, 2014

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Miniature wireless device creates way to study chronic pain

Ada Poon, a Stanford assistant professor of electrical engineering, is a master at building miniscule wireless devices that function in the body and can be powered remotely. Now, she and collaborators in bioengineering and ...

Oct 8, 2014

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Gay and bisexual youth can thrive with positive family relationships

Gay and bisexual youth who are supported by their family and feel comfortable talking to them about their lifestyle are less likely to become involved in high-risk sexual behaviors, according to a recent Rutgers study.

Oct 8, 2014

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Fight flu early with annual vaccine, doctors urge

Very soon, people of all ages across Canada will roll up their sleeves for their flu shots.

Oct 8, 2014

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Rare surgery helps Southern California teen judo champ return to the mat

Myles Honda, a 16-year-old from Torrance, California, was ranked No. 1 in the nation in judo for his age and weight class. He had even earned the nickname "Giant Killer" from an opposing coach thanks to his uncanny ability ...

Oct 8, 2014

Ovarian cancer DNA detected in vaginal fluid, researchers report

(HealthDay)—Researchers have found it's possible to detect ovarian cancer gene mutations in vaginal fluid samples—a finding they hope is a step toward an effective screening test for the disease.

Oct 8, 2014

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France to go for plain cigarette packets in 2016

France will introduce plain cigarette packaging in 2016, Health Minister Marisol Touraine said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to stub out high smoking rates in under-16s.

Oct 8, 2014

Second UN worker gets Ebola in Liberia

The United Nations mission in Liberia announced on Wednesday a second infection among its employees of the deadly Ebola epidemic ravaging the impoverished west African nation.

Oct 8, 2014