Antioxidant Supplements May Accelerate Melanoma Spread
Antioxidants are often touted for their potential cancer-fighting abilities, but now researchers say the compounds may actually speed up the spread of the potentially...
DR Congo Ebola Deaths Pass 1,000
The death toll from the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,000, the health ministry says.
7th Case Of Measles Reported in Memphis Area
Health officials say the number of measles cases in Shelby County has risen to seven. The Shelby County Health Department has been working to stem...
Liver Test To Aid Paracetamol Overdose Treatment
People who overdose on paracetamol could be helped by a blood test that shows immediately if they are going to suffer liver damage.
Researchers in...
Study Links Sugar To Cancer: How To Reduce Your Risk
A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals diets that are high in sugar are a major risk factor...
Smoking Potent Marijuana May Mess Up Brain Signals
A new study raises concerns for those who indulge in potent forms of marijuana. Researchers out of King’s College London and Rome's Sapienza University...
‘Remarkable’ Therapy Beats Terminal Breast Cancer
The life of a woman with terminal breast cancer has been saved by a pioneering new therapy, say US researchers. It involved pumping 90...
Older Adults Might Be Able To Stave Off Arthritis Knee Pain With Fiber
Older people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research shows.
Diets...
NHS To Axe Cancer Drugs In Cost-Cutting Move
A new round of cuts to NHS cancer treatments are to be announced within days, The Health Magazine understands.NHS England is meeting pharmaceutical companies...
Setting Up A Private Practice? Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
Starting a private practice is a leap of faith which a lot of medical professionals never consider. If you’re thinking of quitting your job,...