Science
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
May 27, 2015
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
In younger women with breast cancer, having a family history of the disease may not worsen their survival odds, a…
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
May 27, 2015
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
Swiss drugmaker Novartis is raising its bet on smart technology by collaborating with US start-up Rani Therapeutics on a “robotic…
US returns 25 stolen artefacts to Italy
May 27, 2015
US returns 25 stolen artefacts to Italy
The United States returned 25 stolen artefacts to Italy including ancient vases, frescoes and manuscripts that had been illegally removed…
Seoul elevates gardening to high art
May 27, 2015
Seoul elevates gardening to high art
From stylish, manicured creations to small vegetable plots, gardens are taking to the rooftops of the South Korean capital Seoul…
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
May 27, 2015
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
The World Health Organization got the go-ahead Tuesday for a sweeping shake-up, including a $100-million war chest to battle future…
Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer
May 27, 2015
Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer
A genetically modified herpes virus was effective in fighting skin cancer by infecting and destroying cancer cells as well as…
More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU
May 27, 2015
More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU
Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant…
Preventive measures to reduce breast cancer risks
May 26, 2015
Preventive measures to reduce breast cancer risks
On the occasion of the International Day of Action for Women's Health on May 28, the Egyptian Breast Cancer Foundation…
AstraZeneca hit after psoriasis drug linked to suicide fears
May 26, 2015
AstraZeneca hit after psoriasis drug linked to suicide fears
AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) hopes of topping $45 billion in revenue by 2023 have been dealt a blow by a problem with…
Fight over hot new cholesterol drugs may be won in milligrams
May 26, 2015
Fight over hot new cholesterol drugs may be won in milligrams
Two powerful and innovative cholesterol drugs likely to be approved this summer both target the same protein and have been…