Health News
A stressful life may make it tougher to fight the virus which causes most cervical cancer cases, say scientists.
Prostate cancer vaccine shows promise in trial San Francisco Chronicle, USA - 14 hours ago
According to the Ministry of Health, Viet Nam, one new human case of H5N1 bird flu infection has been confirmed by tests carried out at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The patient was male, aged 40, from the Gia Loc district, Hai Duong province. Authorities say that on the 2nd February he developed flu-like symptoms and was hospitalized six days later. He died on Wednesday, 13th February.
Below is a list of total human H5N1 bird flu cases up to 15th February, 2008.
Oxygen, although essential for human life, can turn into an aggressive chemical that is outright toxic to important molecules inside our cells. This "oxidative stress" is associated with many diseases, such as Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer, and has been suggested to be the culprit underlying aging.In an article published online Feb.
A woman's daily stress can reduce her ability to fight off a common sexually transmitted disease and increase her risk of developing the cancer it can cause, according to a new study. No such association is seen, however, between past major life events, such as divorce or job loss, and the body's response to the infection.Human papillomavirus (HPV) is spread during sexual intercourse. The most common subtype of the virus is HPV16.
More gene variations found that raise prostate cancer risk Tehran Times, Iran - 10 hours ago
Obesity link to cancer overlooked Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 7 hours ago
Cdn scientists ID colon cancer chromosome Canada.com, Canada - 6 hours ago
Dynavax Technologies (Nasdaq:DVAX) will report fourth quarter and year-end 2007 financial results and provide guidance for 2008 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/dynavax/phase/prweb702304.htm
Cleanup from Hurricane Katrina continues to be slow because of possible asbestos exposure. In a New Orleans parish, officials have determined to use a controlled burn rather than to demolish and move debris to a landfill, which could increase the potential for asbestos contamination. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb703673.htm
The Barking and Dagenham Asbestos Victims Support Group are launching an appeal for former residents and workers to get in contact with them so they can compile a record about those who have been affected. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb702203.htm
CBC News Cancer 'Coaches' Sway Treatment Choices
Cancer 'Coaches' Sway Treatment Choices The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
A UK Government Health Advisory Body, called Health England, says English smokers should be made to pay £10 ($20) for a Smoker's Permit - without this permit they would not be able to buy cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco or pipe tobacco. According to Health England Chairman, Professor Julian Le Grand, in a BBC interview, this measure would have a significant impact in reducing the number of smokers in the country.