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Why tumours become resistant to treatment

March 7, 2013 in Health

Scientists have identified three genes that could lead to a new understanding of why cancer cells become highly resistant to treatment.

Gambling addiction can be spotted in the brain

March 6, 2013 in Health

New study reveals impaired communication across various brain regions in compulsive gamblers. This suggests that gambling addiction may be more due to a deviation in the brain than a weakness of character.

Norwegians more willing to get cancer check-ups

March 4, 2013 in Health

On the whole, Scandinavians have better attitudes than Brits, Australians and Canadians when it comes to making medical appointments to check out signs of cancer.

Pressuring radiation damaged bones to heal

February 25, 2013 in Health

Pressure chambers help patients who have suffered damage from radiotherapy treatment against cancer. Bones grow better under pressure.

Liposomes in skin creams don’t work

February 20, 2013 in Health

Liposomes in skin creams are not capable of carrying nourishing and beautifying substances into the skin’s deeper layers, as previously assumed.

Synthetic substance inhibits bone cancer growth

February 13, 2013 in Health

Some cancers depend on a certain protein in order to grow. Researchers have now created a substance that can block this protein in living cancer cells.

Nonblinded studies generate observer bias

February 12, 2013 in Health

The effect of a new drug or method is assessed too positively if the doctors who assess the patients’ course know in advance who received the new experimental treatment and who received the control treatment.

Exclusive breastfeeding may cause B12 deficiency in babies

February 10, 2013 in Health

New study indicates that babies who are only fed breast milk do not get enough of the essential vitamin B12. This is contrary to WHO recommendations that babies should only receive breast milk in the first six months.

Our intestinal bacteria have national characteristics

February 8, 2013 in Health

The bacteria in our intestines are different depending on which country we live in. By examining national differences, researchers can learn more about why bacterial interference in our intestinal flora appear to trigger type 2 diabetes in some people.

Light is not a bright idea in teeth bleaching

February 8, 2013 in Health

Proof was given back in 2006 that the use of lights as an enhancer in the cosmetic bleaching of teeth was unnecessary and potentially harmful. But dentists are still using teeth-whitening lights.

Gamblers get a kick out of making risky decisions

February 6, 2013 in Health

Compulsive gamblers get more excitement and pleasure from making risky decisions than from winning, new study shows.

No serious harm in breathing wood smoke

February 4, 2013 in Health

New study surprises by telling us not to worry about breathing in dense wood smoke for up to hours at a time.

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Surrogacy changes perception of family

May 18, 2013 in Health

Childless Norwegians have travelled abroad for surrogacy, as the service is illegal at home. Their actions and willingness to speak out about them have started to transform the idea of what a family is and should be.

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