Scientists Are Close To Curing Cancer, Terminal Patients In Remission

Mar 02, 2017 08:56 am UTC| Science Health

The cure for cancer has been one of the highest priorities of the medical world for decades, with scientists in both private and public fields trying their best to finally rid the world of the deadly disease. One group is...

Why it might be time to reconsider the money spent on genetics research

Mar 02, 2017 04:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Worldwide, at least US$3 billion is spent every year on genetics research, with half coming from governments. Yet less than 3% of this is spent on research addressing how to incorporate genetics into medical practice, and...

How genetics can uncover links in chronic pain and other conditions

Mar 02, 2017 02:34 am UTC| Health Science

In the recent Global Burden of Disease study, four of the top ten causes of disability worldwide were chronic pain conditions. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts beyond normal healing time usually three months ...

Mulberry leaf extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Mar 02, 2017 02:32 am UTC| Health

Consuming refined carbohydrates is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, not to mention heart disease. But what if a supplement could decrease the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars? That...

Why both teens and teachers could benefit from later school start times

Mar 02, 2017 02:24 am UTC| Health

A typical school day in the UK starts around 8.30am. This is often even earlier elsewhere in the world, with students sitting down to their first lesson at 7.30am in the US. But these early start times can play havoc...

Chronic stress could be making you fat

Mar 02, 2017 02:22 am UTC| Health

The world is getting fatter and its making us sicker. But could rising stress levels be playing an important role in our growing waistlines? Obesity is now one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is associated...

Some brain training programs are backed by evidence. Here's how to pick them

Mar 01, 2017 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Brain training has been touted as a way to prevent age-related cognitive decline. Many products are available for purchase. But are any actually effective? We reviewed the merits of peer-reviewed clinical intervention...