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Long-term use of hormonal contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of brain tumours

Jan 22, 2015

Taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible increase in a young woman's risk of developing a rare tumour, glioma of the brain. Read More

More realistic physical activity targets needed, say experts

Jan 22, 2015

Physical activity guidelines should focus on getting inactive people to do a little activity rather than strive for the entire population to meet the current target of 150 minutes of moderate... Read More

Light replaces the needle

Jan 22, 2015

One in twelve children are born prematurely in Switzerland. If hypoglycemia develops in these premature babies and persists for over an hour, it can affect brain development. Read More

How to attack and paralyze myeloma cells

Jan 22, 2015

Multiple myeloma is a malignant disease characterised by proliferation of clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow and typically accompanied by the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulins that are... Read More

VolitionRX begins first ovarian cancer detection study to evaluate blood-based test

Jan 22, 2015

VolitionRx Limited, a life sciences company focused on developing blood-based diagnostic tests for a broad range of cancer types and other conditions, has announced it has signed an agreement to... Read More

Mortality-to-incidence ratio helps identify global disparities in cancer screening and treatment

Jan 22, 2015

Disparities in cancer screening, incidence, treatment, and survival are worsening globally. Read More

Hypothermia during surgery can affect recovery

Jan 22, 2015

Body temperature decreases during the first hour of surgery, even when patients are actively warmed with forced air, reports a new study published in the February issue of Anesthesiology, the... Read More

Sitting increases disease risk... and exercise may not reduce it

Jan 22, 2015

A new study suggests that sitting and exercise are distinct factors in terms of health outcomes. The authors recommend that everyone reduce their sitting time by 2-3 hours a day. Read More

Avoiding clots with carbon nanotubes when blood comes in contact with medical devices

Jan 22, 2015

Scientists in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Trinity College Dublin, have made an important discovery about the safety issues of using carbon nanotubes as biomaterials which... Read More

Coffee consumption linked with reduced melanoma risk

Jan 21, 2015

Good news for coffee drinkers; consuming four cups a day could reduce the risk of melanoma skin cancer by 20%, according to a new study. Read More

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