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Protein may yield early detection of pancreatic cancer
Scientists said Wednesday they had identified a marker in blood for pancreatic cancer, raising hopes for a test that would allow earlier diagnosis of this deadly disease. A research team from the United States and Europe said people with cancer […]
France carries out first ‘ceramic sternum’ transplant
French doctors have successfully carried out the world’s first transplant of a ceramic sternum, the product’s makers said on Tuesday. The operation was carried out on March 19 at the University Hospital Centre in Limoges, central France, on a woman […]
Climate change may destroy health gains: panel
Climate change may wipe out the last 50 years’ gains in global health by ramping up heatwaves, flood, drought, hunger and disease, an expert panel says. “Climate change is a medical emergency,” said Hugh Montgomery, a University College London professor […]
Fat, sugar could decrease cognitive function: study
A diet that’s high in either fat or sugar could promote changes in the gut bacteria community that could represent a significant knock to cognition in the domain of being able to adapt and adjust to changing situations, according to […]
For sale: Pants to cover women’s ‘aurat’ while giving birth
The Muslim observance of modesty has reached a new level here with the introduction of maternity pants that ensure a woman’s aurat or intimate parts remain covered throughout childbirth. The distributor “MamaPride”, an online store specialising in the pants advertised […]
A sea change in treating heart attacks
Yvette Samuels was listening to jazz late one night when she felt a stabbing pain down her left shoulder. She suspected a heart attack — she had heard about the symptoms from watching a Rosie O’Donnell standup routine on television […]
Samsung heir apologises for spread of Mers by hospital his foundation runs
The heir of the Samsung business group has made a deep bow of apology on national television as criticism mounts on a Samsung hospital for its role in spreading the Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers). Lee Jae-yong, 47, apologised to […]
Fisherman dies from leptospirosis
A fisherman from China on board a Malaysian-registered fishing vessel has died from leptospirosis after being warded at the Sibu Hospital, where 10 others are still being treated for the same illness. According to the Assistant Minister of Public Health, […]
China asks three local milk producers to recall infant formula
China’s food safety watchdog has asked three milk producers in central Shaanxi province to recall substandard infant formula milk powder and urged local authorities to punish the firms severely if they have broken the law. Tainted milk is a sensitive […]
Medical marijuana: good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
Moderate- or high-quality evidence supports the use of marijuana for some medical conditions, but not for others, according to a fresh review of past research. After reviewing 80 randomized trials that included nearly 6,500 people, researchers found moderate support for […]
