Many women needlessly take cholesterol-lowering drugs More than half of middle-aged women who take cholesterol-lowering medicines called 'statins' have neither cardiovascular disease or diabetes, shows new research.
The immune system can fight cancer We can now guide the immune system to fight cancer, and tailor immunotherapeutic treatments for each patient.
New hypothesis: gut bacteria can make you fat Scientists have a new hypothesis to explain how obese people store more fat, which might lead to better treatments for obesity related conditions.
Ninety per cent of gastric bypass patients suffer side effects Many patients end up back at the doctor’s office with abdominal pain and other symptoms after gastric bypass surgery. But health researchers still recommend the procedure.
Antibiotics are effective at treating asthma Antibiotics reduced the number of sick days caused by asthma attacks in young children by more than 50 per cent, shows new study.
New part of the immune system discovered Scientists have discovered a part of the immune system that could protect against all respiratory infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Football saves the bones of prostate cancer patients Men with prostate cancer are at risk of developing osteoporosis, but this can be avoided with 32 weeks of football training.
Frequent blood donors live longer A new study shows that people, who donate a lot of blood, suffer no serious ill effects and may even live longer than less frequent donors.
How our cells repair their damaged DNA Researchers find important mechanism that allows cells to repair damaged DNA. Could answer questions about cancer development.
Study: Alcohol does not have any health benefits Large study casts doubt on the health benefits of alcohol. It might be necessary to cut alcohol completely to lower risk of heart disease.
Malaria protein targets and kills cancer cells New cancer treatment shows promising results in mice and scientists hope to repeat this success in human trials.
Why do some women develop postnatal depression? Extreme hormonal changes during pregnancy makes it harder for some women to feel pleasure and motivation.
Vitamin C deficiency can reduce IQ Researchers investigate the role vitamin C plays in brain development.
Can noise make you sick? A new study will examine whether daily exposure to loud noise increases the risk of cancer and diabetes in women.
Study: Altruism is in our genes Choosing to be a blood donor is hereditary, shows new research. Reveals bigger truth about altruism.
