Science
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
July 8, 2015
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
Men with early-stage prostate cancer are increasingly opting for regular monitoring and holding off on treatment unless the disease progresses,…
‘Hypertension’ doesn’t mean ‘too much tension’
July 8, 2015
‘Hypertension’ doesn’t mean ‘too much tension’
Not everyone understands what “hypertension” means, and as a result, some patients may not take their blood pressure medications as…
Indoor tanning rates dropping
July 8, 2015
Indoor tanning rates dropping
Use of indoor tanning is on the decline, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Four ancient burial chambers unearthed in Daqahlia
July 7, 2015
Four ancient burial chambers unearthed in Daqahlia
Polish archaeologists have unearthed four ancient tombs at Daqahlia governorate, north of Cairo, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said on Monday. The…
Ezperts: Faith groups can help boost healthcare in developing nations
July 7, 2015
Ezperts: Faith groups can help boost healthcare in developing nations
Religious groups are an under-used health resource that could help achieve universal healthcare and accelerate the medical response to disease…
Care for depression, anxiety helps war-exposed children long-term
July 7, 2015
Care for depression, anxiety helps war-exposed children long-term
Treating depression and anxiety in youngsters affected by war may have lasting benefits for their mental health and ability to…
FGM app launches in Britain as school holiday danger zone nears
July 7, 2015
FGM app launches in Britain as school holiday danger zone nears
A new app designed to educate young people about female genital mutilation (FGM) was launched in Britain on Tuesday amid…
Mammograms may not reduce breast cancer deaths
July 7, 2015
Mammograms may not reduce breast cancer deaths
Breast cancer screenings may not lead to fewer deaths but may lead to overdiagnosis, US researchers suggest. In areas of the…
WHO urges governments to raise tobacco taxes to beat smoking
July 7, 2015
WHO urges governments to raise tobacco taxes to beat smoking
Too few governments make full use of tobacco taxes to dissuade people from smoking or help them to cut down…
After coal, can better health save West Virginia?
July 7, 2015
After coal, can better health save West Virginia?
With coal trains chugging past in the distance, Jack Perry watches as his wife, Margie, plants row upon row of…