Sc. & Medicine
Sc. & Medicine
ABORTION DOES NOT RAISE BREAST CANCER RISK
HAVING an abortion or miscarriage does not increase a women s risk of suffering from breast cancer later in life, scientists have said.
In a finding that contradicts earlier research, a re-analysis of data from 53 studies in 16 countries involving women with breast cancer showed there was no link between the most common cancer in women and a terminated pregnancy.
Jun 2, 2004, 00:32
Sc. & Medicine
5,000 WAYS TO A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
THE Chinese system of traditional medicine has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. It involves a whole range of practices including herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, heat application and Chinese massage. Traditional medicines are estimated to make up around 20-30% of the pharmaceutical market in China, and attempts to modernize and standardize them have been gathering pace.
Jun 2, 2004, 00:27
Sc. & Medicine
Climate change: The human connection
The jury is still out and the verdict is pending, but the stack of evidence implicating human activity in rising global temperatures is growing higher, although things are taking an interesting twist.
Nov 17, 2003, 20:31
Sc. & Medicine
Doctors create male contraceptive
Australian researchers have developed an effective, hormone-based contraceptive for men, but for the time being, you have to inject it into yourself.
Oct 9, 2003, 09:31
Sc. & Medicine
Vaccine Slows Progress of Type 1 Diabetes--Study
An experimental vaccine may be able to stop the progression of Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, according to results from a mid-stage clinical trial of the injected drug presented on Saturday.
Jun 15, 2003, 22:42
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