Cigarettes are completely useless and are only there to fool smokers into thinking they’re safer – according to scientists. Experts
Month: October 2019
Can Africa end the curse of sleeping sickness?
Once the bane of sub-Saharan Africa, sleeping sickness is agonisingly close to being wiped out, but only if countries—and donors—keep
WHO: Strain of wild poliovirus eradicated
Wild poliovirus type 3 has been eradicated, the World Health Organization said Thursday, hailing the development as an “historic achievement
How gut health influences brain health
New cellular and molecular processes underlying communication between gut microbes and brain cells have been described for the first time
Where the sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D
Ending HIV will require optimizing treatment and prevention tools, say NIH experts
Commentary emphasizes need to optimally implement current tools and develop new interventions WHAT: Optimal implementation of existing HIV prevention and treatment
Chemicals in consumer products during early pregnancy related to lower IQ
Exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has no benefits for stage zero breast cancer
Older women with a very early, non-invasive breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gain no long-term benefit
Poor toilet hygiene is bigger E.coli risk than undercooked food
Scientists found the majority of drug resistant-strains of the bug are spread between humans and not through eating raw chicken,
Polymerized estrogen shown to protect nervous system cells
Spinal cord damage that causes paralysis and reduced mobility doesn’t always stop with the initial trauma, but there are few
