New Scientist - Health via MedWorm.com MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'New Scientist - Health' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:51:39 +0100 Sleep: What it is and what it's for http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671672&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c849a7a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2132850A30B0A0A0A0Esleep0Ewhat0Eit0Eis0Eand0Ewhat0Eits0Efor0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Since the 1950s, sleep science has revealed much about its structure and patterns. Even so, its origins and functions remain largely mysterious (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671672 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:53:56 +0100 5671672 New cystic fibrosis drug highlights approval dilemma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5665375&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c77b778%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21440A0Enew0Ecystic0Efibrosis0Edrug0Ehighlights0Eapproval0Edilemma0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm With drugs for rare diseases, regulators need to balance the consequences of side effects against the demands of patients with no other options (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5665375 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:54 +0100 5665375 Doomsday flu decision time: The story so far http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663314&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c6e9701%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn214320Edoomsday0Eflu0Edecision0Etime0Ethe0Estory0Eso0Efar0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Bird flu research is on hold after the creation of dangerous viruses in the lab, and important studies will be only partly published. What's going on? (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663314 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:13:30 +0100 5663314 Clint Eastwood helps reveal secrets of brain evolution http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660438&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c6a3999%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21430A0Eclint0Eeastwood0Ehelps0Ereveal0Esecrets0Eof0Ebrain0Eevolution0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain scans of humans and monkeys while they watched a cowboy movie show that areas that are functionally similar aren't always in the same place (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660438 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:08:11 +0100 5660438 Silver packs a punch as chemotherapy drug http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5658158&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c65b62c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2132850A50B80A0A0Esilver0Epacks0Ea0Epunch0Eas0Echemotherapy0Edrug0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Compounds of silver are as effective against breast and colon cancer cells as a leading chemotherapy drug and may result in fewer side effects (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5658158 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:03:36 +0100 5658158 Brain-eavesdropping tech can't steal your thoughts http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5654969&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c607d58%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2132850A30B90A0A0Ebraineavesdropping0Etech0Ecant0Esteal0Eyour0Ethoughts0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Mind-reading technology notwithstanding, there is no prospect of anyone looking inside your skull without your consent (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5654969 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:48:41 +0100 5654969 Rapid nerve repair helps lame rats walk within days http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5654461&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c5f660f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn214250Erapid0Enerve0Erepair0Ehelps0Elame0Erats0Ewalk0Ewithin0Edays0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A new procedure holds promise for swift recovery of people paralysed by nerve injuries (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5654461 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:26 +0100 5654461 Malaria may kill far more people than we thought http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650332&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c5bfad1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn214240Emalaria0Emay0Ekill0Efar0Emore0Epeople0Ethan0Ewe0Ethought0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Models suggest that malaria kills eight times as many adults in Africa as the World Health Organization estimates (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650332 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:03:20 +0100 5650332 Spaced out: Clearing astronauts' mental fog http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646812&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c57c7a9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284920B0A0A0A0Espaced0Eout0Eclearing0Eastronauts0Emental0Efog0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Being in space messes with your brain – bad news if you're steering a spacecraft. How can we save astronauts from the space stupids, asks Anil Ananthaswamy (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646812 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:07:02 +0100 5646812 Weak will comes from tired mental muscles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646133&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c527ede%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg21328490A0B20A0A0Eweak0Ewill0Ecomes0Efrom0Etired0Emental0Emuscles0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Self-controlled people have better lives – but for the rest, lack of willpower is more like physical fatigue than moral failure, says Roy F. Baumeister (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646133 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:50 +0100 5646133 Scientists suing the FDA after covert surveillance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646134&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c5255c9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn214140Escientists0Esuing0Ethe0Efda0Eafter0Ecovert0Esurveillance0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm US Food and Drug Administration alleged to have spied on scientists and doctors after they reported problems with approval of medical devices (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646134 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:06:00 +0100 5646134 $785 million to fight neglected tropical diseases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645447&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c519288%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn214130E7850Emillion0Eto0Efight0Eneglected0Etropical0Ediseases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A collaboration of governments, big pharma and charities has pledged to provide 14 billion treatments for 10 neglected tropical diseases (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645447 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:07:41 +0100 5645447 Orchid children: How bad-news genes came good http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645372&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c50cd01%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284910B90A0A0Eorchid0Echildren0Ehow0Ebadnews0Egenes0Ecame0Egood0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The set of genes that help create our most grievous frailties may also underlie our greatest strengths – and sometimes the choice is settled in childhood (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645372 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:19:09 +0100 5645372 Telepathy machine reconstructs speech from brainwaves http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644601&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c4d5d09%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2140A80Etelepathy0Emachine0Ereconstructs0Espeech0Efrom0Ebrainwaves0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm In what amounts to technological telepathy, neuroscientists are on the verge of being able to hear silent speech by monitoring brain activity (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644601 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:07:31 +0100 5644601 Unite to fight bird flu http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5643794&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c4a0ad9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284960B10A0A0Eunite0Eto0Efight0Ebird0Eflu0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Now we know the true scale of the threat from H5N1 avian flu we should put the people who know how to stop it in charge, says Debora MacKenzie (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5643794 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:34:16 +0100 5643794 Sex life of worm hides a protein with links to ALS http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5643795&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c497cf0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2140A50Esex0Elife0Eof0Eworm0Ehides0Ea0Eprotein0Ewith0Elinks0Eto0Eals0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A protein that helps worm sperm to fertilise an egg may be related to a human protein that plays a role in inherited forms of ALS (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5643795 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:06:00 +0100 5643795 Why you think your team is the best http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5643673&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c48d880%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2140A40Ewhy0Eyou0Ethink0Eyour0Eteam0Eis0Ethe0Ebest0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm You can't help being biased towards your favourite team since your brain perceives the actions of your own team as better than the those of a rival team (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5643673 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:28:58 +0100 5643673 Fish oil in pregnancy reduces infant eczema http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5643674&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c48980c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2140A30Efish0Eoil0Ein0Epregnancy0Ereduces0Einfant0Eeczema0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Women with a family history of eczema may be able to avoid giving the condition to their children by taking fish oil during pregnancy (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5643674 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:54:00 +0100 5643674 Can't find your keys? Your brain's out of sync http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5641555&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c418d3a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284940B60A0A0Ecant0Efind0Eyour0Ekeys0Eyour0Ebrains0Eout0Eof0Esync0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain systems involved in searching for objects tend to work at different speeds, with the system responsible for perception unable to keep pace (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5641555 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:47 +0100 5641555 DIY smear test works for cervical cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628536&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c28b578%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284930B40A0A0Ediy0Esmear0Etest0Eworks0Efor0Ecervical0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A do-it-yourself smear test could enable millions of women in poorer countries to head off cervical cancer (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628536 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:29:55 +0100 5628536 First diagnosis of disease by DNA sequencing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626640&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c21d556%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213910Efirst0Ediagnosis0Eof0Edisease0Eby0Edna0Esequencing0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm DNA sequencing has identified difficult-to-diagnose diseases in humans – the first time the technology has been used in a clinic (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626640 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:06:25 +0100 5626640 DNA sequencing quickly identifies metabolic diseases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628537&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c21d556%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213910Edna0Esequencing0Equickly0Eidentifies0Emetabolic0Ediseases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Metabolic diseases are difficult to diagnose – now DNA sequencing has been used for the first time to speed up the process (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628537 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0100 5628537 Sleeping sickness tests may identify better therapies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626642&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c217900%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213930Esleeping0Esickness0Etests0Emay0Eidentify0Ebetter0Etherapies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Just five drugs work against sleeping sickness and all can be toxic – new lab tests are the first step towards finding safer alternatives (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626642 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0100 5626642 Fracking health risks: Drilling into the unknown http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626641&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c217901%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284930B80A0A0Efracking0Ehealth0Erisks0Edrilling0Einto0Ethe0Eunknown0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Many fear that by-products of shale fracking – cracking the rock to release its gas – will harm their health. New Scientist examines the evidence (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626641 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0100 5626641 Blindness eased by historic stem cell treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626049&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c1eef9b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213870Eblindness0Eeased0Eby0Ehistoric0Estem0Ecell0Etreatment0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm People with eye degeneration report better vision after controversial treatment based on human embryonic stem cells (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626049 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:42 +0100 5626049 Erectile function restored with stem cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5623962&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c18c00f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213850Eerectile0Efunction0Erestored0Ewith0Estem0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Pig intestine coated with stem cells has been used to treat erectile dysfunction in rats with the hope that a similar therapy can be used in humans (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5623962 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:27:55 +0100 5623962 Immune system may help to trigger the menopause http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5623521&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c16fe1a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213840Eimmune0Esystem0Emay0Ehelp0Eto0Etrigger0Ethe0Emenopause0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A review of genetic data from 50,000 women suggests genes involved in the immune system may play a part in stopping women's biological clock (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5623521 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:47:55 +0100 5623521 Pupils constrict at the thought of brightness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620842&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c1216fd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213810Epupils0Econstrict0Eat0Ethe0Ethought0Eof0Ebrightness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Optical illusions designed to seem brighter than they are make your pupils constrict, suggesting we have evolved systems for anticipating dazzling light (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620842 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:15:22 +0100 5620842 The case for egg-sharing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619875&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c0ead68%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213790Ethe0Ecase0Efor0Eeggsharing0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm More women are looking to donor eggs to conceive. Is there an ethical way to meet the rising demand without creating new patients? (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619875 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:59:36 +0100 5619875 Too many given no right to refuse in medical trials http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619585&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c0dafde%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg21328480A0B20A0A0Etoo0Emany0Egiven0Eno0Eright0Eto0Erefuse0Ein0Emedical0Etrials0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The Nuremberg Code, set up to protect the human subjects of research, is being routinely ignored, warns Harriet A. Washington (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619585 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:11:14 +0100 5619585 New bug-fighter cell may force immune response rethink http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618027&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1c07e6f3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284850B20A0A0Enew0Ebugfighter0Ecell0Emay0Eforce0Eimmune0Eresponse0Erethink0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A new type of immune cell found in mice has properties of both the innate and the adaptive immune responses (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618027 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:12:11 +0100 5618027 Disrupted body clock may prime you for schizophrenia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5606336&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bf78b34%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213710Edisrupted0Ebody0Eclock0Emay0Eprime0Eyou0Efor0Eschizophrenia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Genetic mutations that interfere with circadian rhythms could also trigger the symptoms of mental illness (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5606336 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:05:55 +0100 5606336 Unsafe abortions rise as contraceptive funding is cut http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605687&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bf5b89b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213720Eunsafe0Eabortions0Erise0Eas0Econtraceptive0Efunding0Eis0Ecut0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Successive global falls in abortion rates have stalled, and failure to help the poor get contraception may be to blame (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605687 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:28:10 +0100 5605687 Cell recycling makes exercise good for you http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5603738&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bef649c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284840B90A0A0Ecell0Erecycling0Emakes0Eexercise0Egood0Efor0Eyou0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Exercise-induced cellular recycling may allow cells to fine-tune their glucose metabolism and so protect against diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5603738 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:02:31 +0100 5603738 Condoms are slowing HIV spread in South Africa http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602336&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bec768d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284830B40A0A0Econdoms0Eare0Eslowing0Ehiv0Espread0Ein0Esouth0Eafrica0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Computer models suggest that condoms are to be thanked for the falling HIV infection rates in South Africa since 2000 (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602336 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:20:53 +0100 5602336 Retina cell growth measured by lasers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597794&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1be5ce07%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284760B0A0A0A0Eretina0Ecell0Egrowth0Emeasured0Eby0Elasers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The cone cells in the retina grow 24 times faster than fingernails, a laser-based measuring approach finds (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597794 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:54 +0100 5597794 Blood test on mother detects fetus's sex at five weeks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597496&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1be578fb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284750B30A0A0Eblood0Etest0Eon0Emother0Edetects0Efetuss0Esex0Eat0Efive0Eweeks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A test for the presence of male fetal DNA in early pregnancy identifies sex of a baby with complete accuracy (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597496 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:52:41 +0100 5597496 FDA bans some – but not all – farmyard antibiotics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597126&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1be422be%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284730B60A0A0Efda0Ebans0Esome0E0Ebut0Enot0Eall0E0Efarmyard0Eantibiotics0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The US Food and Drug Administration has restricted the farmyard use of antibiotics to prevent livestock illness, for fear that they may generate superbugs (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597126 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:46:10 +0100 5597126 Make drug-driving illegal, but prevention is better http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5595040&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bdc8303%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213590Emake0Edrugdriving0Eillegal0Ebut0Eprevention0Eis0Ebetter0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Setting limits for drug-driving may prove tricky. A total ban, plus anti-drug campaigns for children, looks like the best solution, says Duncan Vernon (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5595040 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:27:14 +0100 5595040 UK politicians say take two alcohol-free days a week http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594723&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bdb0007%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284730B90A0A0Euk0Epoliticians0Esay0Etake0Etwo0Ealcoholfree0Edays0Ea0Eweek0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm People should give their liver a chance to recover by not drinking alcohol for two days each week, suggests a new report (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594723 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:34:57 +0100 5594723 MS damage washed away by stream of young blood http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585618&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bd09ba6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284750B40A0A0Ems0Edamage0Ewashed0Eaway0Eby0Estream0Eof0Eyoung0Eblood0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Pumping youthful blood through ageing mice with nerve-cell sheath damage helps to reverse the process of multiple sclerosis (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585618 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:09:01 +0100 5585618 Gold nano 'ears' set to listen in on cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581537&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bcb1c08%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284750B10A0A0Egold0Enano0Eears0Eset0Eto0Elisten0Ein0Eon0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A tiny gold sphere just 60 nanometres across jiggles in response to the sounds of its neighbours, making it the most sensitive microphone ever (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581537 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:11:38 +0100 5581537 We need to fix the holey biosafety net http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580761&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bc8ce3c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284730B40A0A0Ewe0Eneed0Eto0Efix0Ethe0Eholey0Ebiosafety0Enet0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Research into lethal flu should not have got so far without scrutiny (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580761 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:31:57 +0100 5580761 Totally drug-resistant TB at large in India http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579918&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bc39047%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21350A0Etotally0Edrugresistant0Etb0Eat0Elarge0Ein0Eindia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A TB strain that defies all drugs has infected 12 people in Mumbai. Each may have infected dozens of others (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5579918 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:15 +0100 5579918 One mistake away from a worldwide flu pandemic http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579563&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bc2014a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284740B60A0A0Eone0Emistake0Eaway0Efrom0Ea0Eworldwide0Eflu0Epandemic0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Two labs have made lethal, highly transmissible versions of bird flu virus – do the risks of it escaping outweigh the benefits of the research? (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5579563 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:20:21 +0100 5579563 Lethal viruses could leap continents in bushmeat trade http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579331&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bc199b5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213470Elethal0Eviruses0Ecould0Eleap0Econtinents0Ein0Ebushmeat0Etrade0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The illegal trade in bushmeat could lead to outbreaks of deadly disease in North America and Europe (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5579331 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:49:08 +0100 5579331 Hormone can mimic effects of a good workout http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578640&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bbac004%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284740B90A0A0Ehormone0Ecan0Emimic0Eeffects0Eof0Ea0Egood0Eworkout0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Irisin, a newly discovered hormone that surges during exercise, may confer some of the benefits of a workout when levels are artificially boosted (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578640 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:12:24 +0100 5578640 Battle to eradicate polio reaches critical endgame http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578364&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bb81f4f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284650B10A0A0Ebattle0Eto0Eeradicate0Epolio0Ereaches0Ecritical0Eendgame0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The long campaign to eradicate polio will turn on a radical plan to prevent the polio vaccine itself from keeping the disease going (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578364 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:17:41 +0100 5578364 Birth trauma etched in ancient female pelvis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5577546&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1bb07464%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284650B20A0A0Ebirth0Etrauma0Eetched0Ein0Eancient0Efemale0Epelvis0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Stress injury to the pelvis of a 2000-year-old female skeleton from South Africa suggests that she experienced a traumatic childbirth (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5577546 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:51 +0100 5577546 Common virus may trigger MS nerve damage http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5577355&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1baefe0f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284660B0A0A0A0Ecommon0Evirus0Emay0Etrigger0Ems0Enerve0Edamage0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Epstein-Barr virus causes glandular fever, but could also damage brain cells, causing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5577355 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:14:33 +0100 5577355 Chinese tree extract stops rats getting drunk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575872&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ba84c4e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213370Echinese0Etree0Eextract0Estops0Erats0Egetting0Edrunk0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Ancient hangover cure could help problem drinkers stay sober, avoid hangovers and eventually kick the habit (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575872 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:17:50 +0100 5575872 Could the US have given Chavez cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575324&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ba5692c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213360Ecould0Ethe0Eus0Ehave0Egiven0Echavez0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Venezuela's president has mused that the US may have given him and other leftist leaders cancer. That's unlikely to be possible, says Brian Palmer (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575324 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:17:37 +0100 5575324 Murder trial highlights return of Dickensian killer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560841&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b8c7943%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284640B50A0A0Emurder0Etrial0Ehighlights0Ereturn0Eof0Edickensian0Ekiller0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Lack of vitamin D is being linked to rickets, MS and asthma, so it's time to confront the Victorian villain once again (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560841 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:33:03 +0100 5560841 FBI crackdown on unproven stem cell therapies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560190&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b8a7b04%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213290Efbi0Ecrackdown0Eon0Eunproven0Estem0Ecell0Etherapies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A scientist has been named in a federal indictment as part of a team that allegedly received $1.5 million for unproven treatments (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560190 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:39:35 +0100 5560190 Stealth tactics of bacteria revealed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559213&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b840e32%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284430B30A0A0Estealth0Etactics0Eof0Ebacteria0Erevealed0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Gene sequencing has revealed the specific mutations that occur over time to enable bacteria to resist antibiotics (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559213 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:01:19 +0100 5559213 Level-up life: how gaming can enhance your reality http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559214&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b83694d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284410B60A0A0Elevelup0Elife0Ehow0Egaming0Ecan0Eenhance0Eyour0Ereality0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Playing Angry Birds or Mario Kart can warp your perception of what's real and what's virtual – and that might be just what you need, as Sally Adee found out (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559214 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:00 +0100 5559214 How crossword puzzles mess with your mind http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557820&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b7b9c5f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284410B50A0A0Ehow0Ecrossword0Epuzzles0Emess0Ewith0Eyour0Emind0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The agony and the ecstasy of solving a crossword puzzle can reflect a surprising amount about the subconscious mind, says Stephen Battersby (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557820 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:17:04 +0100 5557820 Eight lazy ways to lose weight http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557163&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b72cdf7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284410B20A0A0Eeight0Elazy0Eways0Eto0Elose0Eweight0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Forget dieting. Shedding a few pounds could be as easy as having a lie-in, turning down the lights and getting vaccinated (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557163 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:04:38 +0100 5557163 The man who saves Stephen Hawking's voice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557691&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b79f0a1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213230Ethe0Eman0Ewho0Esaves0Estephen0Ehawkings0Evoice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Sam Blackburn is responsible for the technology which allows Stephen Hawking to communicate. His challenge: keeping that well-known voice in working order (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557691 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:29:00 +0100 5557691 2011 review: The year in health science http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5538947&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b3f53b8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2130A20E20A110Ereview0Ethe0Eyear0Ein0Ehealth0Escience0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Our editors' pick of the most fascinating biomedical breakthroughs of the year (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5538947 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:14:13 +0100 5538947 Mysterious nodding syndrome spreading through Uganda http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5533709&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b3571e9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213160Emysterious0Enodding0Esyndrome0Espreading0Ethrough0Euganda0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm An illness that causes carriers to nod violently when they eat food is spreading through northern Uganda and appears to have reached South Sudan (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5533709 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:31:48 +0100 5533709 Smart Guide to 2012: Mapping the human brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523425&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b27f4a3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284440B70A0A0Esmart0Eguide0Eto0E20A120Emapping0Ethe0Ehuman0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The Human Connectome Project aims to map the large-scale connections of 1200 human brains and will start reporting data in late 2012 (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523425 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:48:00 +0100 5523425 Smart Guide to 2012: How to win at the Olympics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523426&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b27f117%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284440B30A0A0Esmart0Eguide0Eto0E20A120Ehow0Eto0Ewin0Eat0Ethe0Eolympics0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Athletes have the right combination of genes and will have trained for years, their diets finely honed. It is in their minds where medals will be won or lost (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523426 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:30:00 +0100 5523426 Killer flu research to be censored http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523297&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b263da2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213110Ekiller0Eflu0Eresearch0Eto0Ebe0Ecensored0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A US biosecurity committee says that some information on the creation of a lethal bird flu that could go pandemic should be kept under wraps (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523297 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:42:49 +0100 5523297 Ice hockey's hard knocks may not lead to brain injury http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521118&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b1d76cb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284340B80A0A0Eice0Ehockeys0Ehard0Eknocks0Emay0Enot0Elead0Eto0Ebrain0Einjury0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Post-mortem studies of sports players' brains have shown worrying degenerative damage but we can't assume it's caused by injury received on the field (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521118 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:57:34 +0100 5521118 The disease that turns you to stone http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520630&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b1c24b1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284320B80A0A0Ethe0Edisease0Ethat0Eturns0Eyou0Eto0Estone0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A rare condition turns muscles and tendons to bone. Unlocking its secrets could help to combat the bone spurs so common with ageing and injury (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520630 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:33:09 +0100 5520630 High-fat diet leaves its mark on sperm http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516167&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b138acd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284340B90A0A0Ehighfat0Ediet0Eleaves0Eits0Emark0Eon0Esperm0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Obese mice sire insulin resistant offspring because their sperm cells contain epigenetic changes that are influenced by diet (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516167 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:57:07 +0100 5516167 Don't blame the usual suspect for cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506810&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b0329dd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284250B60A0A0Edont0Eblame0Ethe0Eusual0Esuspect0Efor0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm What if proliferation is the norm for cells – and a very different theory of cancers' cause is waiting in the wings, ask Carlos Sonnenschein and Ana M. Soto (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506810 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:25:46 +0100 5506810 Bedbugs owe their success to inbreeding http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506811&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b02cc6b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284350B80A0A0Ebedbugs0Eowe0Etheir0Esuccess0Eto0Einbreeding0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A genetic analysis suggests that some building-wide infestations of bedbugs may have originated from a single pregnant female (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506811 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:43:00 +0100 5506811 Most chimp experiments unnecessary, says US panel http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506812&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1b02cc6e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212960Emost0Echimp0Eexperiments0Eunnecessary0Esays0Eus0Epanel0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Outright ban in US ruled out, but bar raised for justifying experiments on chimpanzees (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506812 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:41:00 +0100 5506812 DNA death predictors: What do they really tell you? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503789&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1afac488%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284210B50A0A0Edna0Edeath0Epredictors0Ewhat0Edo0Ethey0Ereally0Etell0Eyou0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Genetic tests lay odds on killer diseases, and now a "health check" for your chromosomes spots traits that could reveal your lifespan – if it really works (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503789 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:14:09 +0100 5503789 A spoonful of sugar helps your skin age prematurely http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503790&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1afac489%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284350B10A0A0Ea0Espoonful0Eof0Esugar0Ehelps0Eyour0Eskin0Eage0Eprematurely0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A sweet tooth does more than pack on the pounds. It causes your skin to age prematurely, making you look older than you really are (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503790 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:42:00 +0100 5503790 Bone marrow transplant best for boosting blood cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503703&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1af900de%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284340B0A0A0A0Ebone0Emarrow0Etransplant0Ebest0Efor0Eboosting0Eblood0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The transplant results in fewer cases of immune attack than stem cell injections, when tissue comes from an unrelated donor (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503703 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:17:22 +0100 5503703 Supreme Court to judge on patents for treating disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502278&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1af2a750%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284340B20A0A0Esupreme0Ecourt0Eto0Ejudge0Eon0Epatents0Efor0Etreating0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Medics say patent for guidelines on drug dosage should not be recognised since doctors already understood relationship between dosage and the body (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502278 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:44:01 +0100 5502278 Supreme Court grapples over patents for treating disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501662&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1af2a750%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284340B20A0A0Esupreme0Ecourt0Egrapples0Eover0Epatents0Efor0Etreating0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Medics say patent for guidelines on drug dosage should not be recognised since doctors already understood relationship between dosage and the body (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501662 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:42:05 +0100 5501662 Leaning to the left makes the world seem smaller http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495943&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ae88839%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284240B0A0A0A0Eleaning0Eto0Ethe0Eleft0Emakes0Ethe0Eworld0Eseem0Esmaller0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm People underestimate everything from the height of buildings to the number of Michael Jackson chart-toppers when they unwittingly lean to the left (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495943 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:11:29 +0100 5495943 Sex on the brain is different for males and females http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493996&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ae02b7d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284230B70A0A0Esex0Eon0Ethe0Ebrain0Eis0Edifferent0Efor0Emales0Eand0Efemales0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm As male rats become more sexually experienced parts of their brain disappear, whereas in females, these same parts seem to instigate sexual behaviour (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493996 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:11:56 +0100 5493996 Fooling immune system reverses mice multiple sclerosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493997&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1adfb566%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284240B10A0A0Efooling0Eimmune0Esystem0Ereverses0Emice0Emultiple0Esclerosis0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Priming mice to produce a protein called interferon-b shuts down the immune attack on nerves that cause MS symptoms (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493997 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:13:00 +0100 5493997 Embryonic stem cells to be made available for free http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488779&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ad39b1f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284230B0A0A0A0Eembryonic0Estem0Ecells0Eto0Ebe0Emade0Eavailable0Efor0Efree0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The UK Stem Cell Bank is about to receive a deposit of human embryonic stem cells – researchers will be able to withdraw them for free (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488779 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:02:40 +0100 5488779 Birth simulator reduces chance of emergency C-sections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486032&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ace20ac%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284230B50A0A0Ebirth0Esimulator0Ereduces0Echance0Eof0Eemergency0Ecsections0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Women who are likely to find giving birth especially difficult can now be accurately identified using a computer simulator and offered a planned caesarean (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486032 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:51:03 +0100 5486032 Health posters show the fine art of persuasion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485892&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1accb7a8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21260A0Ehealth0Eposters0Eshow0Ethe0Efine0Eart0Eof0Epersuasion0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The advice goes beyond "five a day" in our pick of the bold and beautiful public health posters of the past (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485892 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:37:58 +0100 5485892 Satellite images of city lights used to track measles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484335&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac766eb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212570Esatellite0Eimages0Eof0Ecity0Elights0Eused0Eto0Etrack0Emeasles0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Measles strikes where people crowd together – using satellites to track them by the glow of their lights could indicate where to aim vaccination (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484335 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:05:30 +0100 5484335 Salt: killer or scapegoat? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483532&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac4e898%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284110B60A0A0Esalt0Ekiller0Eor0Escapegoat0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Salt has a terrible reputation, but not everyone agrees it's a health hazard. Graham Lawton puts the ultimate condiment on trial (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483532 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:44:46 +0100 5483532 Health posters show the fine art of persuasion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483533&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac4e89c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cgallery0Chealth0Eposters0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The advice goes beyond "five a day" in our pick of the bold and beautiful public health posters of the past (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483533 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:57:13 +0100 5483533 Nuns should go on the pill for anti-cancer protection http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483376&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac40053%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212530Enuns0Eshould0Ego0Eon0Ethe0Epill0Efor0Eanticancer0Eprotection0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The birth-control pill protects against some forms of cancer, so should nuns be advised to take it, say medics. And papal doctrine will allow it (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483376 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:34:18 +0100 5483376 Indian snakebite deaths 23 times higher than thought http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483377&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac363b3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284220B90A0A0Eindian0Esnakebite0Edeaths0E230Etimes0Ehigher0Ethan0Ethought0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm There is a huge mismatch between the true number of deaths from snakebite and official records (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483377 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:22:00 +0100 5483377 Abused children's brains work like soldiers' do http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475673&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ab53dea%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212450Eabused0Echildrens0Ebrains0Ework0Elike0Esoldiers0Edo0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain scans show that children from violent homes detect threats in the same way that soldiers do (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475673 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:31:00 +0100 5475673 Cancer cells poisoned with sugar http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5469964&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1aa3b8bb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284150B20A0A0Ecancer0Ecells0Epoisoned0Ewith0Esugar0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Tricking glucose-eating cancer cells into consuming poisonous sugar leaves them vulnerable to attack (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5469964 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:09:21 +0100 5469964 'Lethal' radiation doses can be treated with drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468111&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1aa0b5b0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284140B90A0A0Elethal0Eradiation0Edoses0Ecan0Ebe0Etreated0Ewith0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A cocktail of drugs enabled around 80 per cent of mice given a lethal radiation dose to survive for at least a month (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468111 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:12:32 +0100 5468111 Forget antibiotics, try nanoparticles instead http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468082&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a9f501c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284130B60A0A0Eforget0Eantibiotics0Etry0Enanoparticles0Einstead0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm DARPA has called for proposals to use small interfering RNA to fight bacterial infections in troops (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468082 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:01:26 +0100 5468082 We can win the AIDS war with drugs and vaccines http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459066&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a908bda%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284120B80A0A0Ewe0Ecan0Ewin0Ethe0Eaids0Ewar0Ewith0Edrugs0Eand0Evaccines0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm If we can bail out the banks, surely we can keep up the pressure on HIV (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459066 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:50:38 +0100 5459066 Muscle-based gene therapy beats HIV http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5456468&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a8b8b25%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284140B10A0A0Emusclebased0Egene0Etherapy0Ebeats0Ehiv0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm By bypassing the immune system altogether and turning muscles into antibody factories, mice are made invulnerable to HIV (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5456468 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:48 +0100 5456468 Consciousness is a matter of constraint http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5456244&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a884709%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A60B30A0A0Econsciousness0Eis0Ea0Ematter0Eof0Econstraint0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Terrence W. Deacon's new theory of consciousness depends as much on what isn't there as on what is – and could even help us understand our early origins (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5456244 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:40:32 +0100 5456244 Airbursts trigger dust avalanches on Mars http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5456469&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a8b8b27%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284140B20A0A0Eairbursts0Etrigger0Edust0Eavalanches0Eon0Emars0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Shock waves from an impactor can set off landslides over a huge area (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5456469 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5456469 Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik declared 'insane' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5455009&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a829ed7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212260Enorwegian0Emass0Ekiller0Eanders0Ebreivik0Edeclared0Einsane0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Questions raised over medical and legal definitions of insanity as forensic psychiatrists declare gunman who killed 77 people unfit to stand trial (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5455009 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:25:22 +0100 5455009 Promising HIV-gel trial halted in Africa http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454648&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a81b601%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212230Epromising0Ehivgel0Etrial0Ehalted0Ein0Eafrica0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A vaginal gel that researchers hoped would reduce new HIV cases in Africa has been found to make no difference to infection rates (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454648 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:14 +0100 5454648 Banishing consciousness: the mystery of anaesthesia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454264&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a7f6921%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A20B30A0A0Ebanishing0Econsciousness0Ethe0Emystery0Eof0Eanaesthesia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm To understand consciousness, we need to work out how anaesthesia robs us of it. Linda Geddes investigates (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454264 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:02:46 +0100 5454264 To self-diagnose, spit on an iPhone http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454161&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a7f118d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A50B80A0A0Eto0Eselfdiagnose0Espit0Eon0Ean0Eiphone0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Touchscreens are so sensitive that they could one day be used to identify health problems (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454161 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:45:28 +0100 5454161 Seasonal flu may not spring from east Asia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449222&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a6f0c83%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A40B80A0A0Eseasonal0Eflu0Emay0Enot0Espring0Efrom0Eeast0Easia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Vaccine developers might need to widen their search for the dominant virus causing annual flu epidemics in Europe and North America (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449222 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:02:04 +0100 5449222 United Nations report global drop in HIV infections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447731&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a6a7c08%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A30B60A0A0Eunited0Enations0Ereport0Eglobal0Edrop0Ein0Ehiv0Einfections0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A report released ahead of World AIDS day says the rate of global HIV infections has reached its lowest since the epidemic's peak in 1997 (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447731 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:06:31 +0100 5447731 Polio near-eradicated in India - Pakistan struggling http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5443566&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a6786a7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212180Epolio0Eneareradicated0Ein0Eindia0E0Epakistan0Estruggling0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm India has only had a single case this year but risks re-infection from its neighbour (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5443566 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:04:09 +0100 5443566 Neuron transplant in damaged brain fixes obesity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440012&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5fec79%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212110Eneuron0Etransplant0Ein0Edamaged0Ebrain0Efixes0Eobesity0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Transplanted embryonic neurons repair damaged brain circuits in mice, reversing obesity (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440012 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:04:30 +0100 5440012 1 in 4 Women Cannot Possibly Need Mental Health Drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5439959&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5d99d8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2120A90E10Ein0E40Ewomen0Ecannot0Epossibly0Eneed0Emental0Ehealth0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Normal shouldn't be a state that only 24 per cent of American women can reach without a prescription, writes KJ Dell'Antonia (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5439959 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:37:27 +0100 5439959 'Lethal' radiation doses can be treated with drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438199&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5776b4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2120A80Elethal0Eradiation0Edoses0Ecan0Ebe0Etreated0Ewith0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Around 80 per cent of mice given a lethal radiation dose survived for at least a month when given a new drug cocktail (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438199 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:02:18 +0100 5438199 Alzheimer's damage reversed with a jolt http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438107&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5721da%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A40B50A0A0Ealzheimers0Edamage0Ereversed0Ewith0Ea0Ejolt0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain shrinkage in people with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed in some cases – by zapping the degenerating tissue with electrical impulses (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438107 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:44:13 +0100 5438107 Alzheimer's damage reversed by deep brain stimulation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438200&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5721da%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A40B50A0A0Ealzheimers0Edamage0Ereversed0Eby0Edeep0Ebrain0Estimulation0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain shrinkage in people with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed in some cases – by zapping the degenerating tissue with electrical impulses (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438200 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +0100 5438200 Saunas could heal your mood and your heart http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437689&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a558965%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2120A60Esaunas0Ecould0Eheal0Eyour0Emood0Eand0Eyour0Eheart0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The little hot rooms may improve heart function and boost levels of "happiness molecule" serotonin, improving mood too (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437689 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:50:57 +0100 5437689 Older brains lack quick-fire connections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483378&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1ac40054%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2122840A50B0A0A0A0Eolder0Ebrains0Elack0Equickfire0Econnections0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain scans show that the striatum, an area of the brain that allows for fast responses, is less well connected in the older brain (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483378 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5483378 Older brains lack access to region for swift decisions http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5435647&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a5032cb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2120A0A0Eolder0Ebrains0Elack0Eaccess0Eto0Eregion0Efor0Eswift0Edecisions0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Brain scans show that the striatum, an area of the brain that allows for fast responses, is less well connected in the older brain (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5435647 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:05:09 +0100 5435647 Chronic fatigue researcher arrested in US http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433091&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a4e10ca%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211970Echronic0Efatigue0Eresearcher0Earrested0Ein0Eus0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Controversial CFS researcher Judy Mikovits has been detained by US police following allegations from her former employer the Whittemore Peterson Institute (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433091 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:22:40 +0100 5433091 Bioterror fears could block crucial flu research http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5430804&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a46fe40%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211950Ebioterror0Efears0Ecould0Eblock0Ecrucial0Eflu0Eresearch0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A study that shows which mutations would allow bird flu to cause a lethal human pandemic has been delayed amid fears that it could fall into the wrong hands (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5430804 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:58:01 +0100 5430804 Fetus donates stem cells to heal mother's heart http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5430418&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a442e66%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211850Efetus0Edonates0Estem0Ecells0Eto0Eheal0Emothers0Eheart0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Mouse fetuses will send stem cells into their mother's heart to repair damage – and perhaps boost their own survival prospects (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5430418 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:14:55 +0100 5430418 CSI: Fleming reveals true identity of penicillin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5420039&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a3561c4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211910Ecsi0Efleming0Ereveals0Etrue0Eidentity0Eof0Epenicillin0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm An investigation of the lab in which Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic suggests the find has been misunderstood for 80 years (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5420039 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:34:25 +0100 5420039 Spot cancer before it starts with nanoscale microscopy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5420040&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a352b5f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283920B80A0A0Espot0Ecancer0Ebefore0Eit0Estarts0Ewith0Enanoscale0Emicroscopy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Advanced microscopy can look into the heart of cells to find tiny changes in DNA, potentially allowing diseases to be identified years before they take hold (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5420040 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:29:00 +0100 5420040 Is there life for stem cells after Geron? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419737&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a349451%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21190A0Eis0Ethere0Elife0Efor0Estem0Ecells0Eafter0Egeron0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Geron Corporation's shock halt on its stem-cell therapy trial could give treatments based on "adult" cells the commercial edge, at least for now (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419737 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:15:23 +0100 5419737 Why dyed hair is dull and lifeless http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419318&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a32b2bc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283930B60A0A0Ewhy0Edyed0Ehair0Eis0Edull0Eand0Elifeless0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Dry, damaged, oily, blond? When it comes to hair type only thickness and dye really matter, a nanoscopic analysis of hair reveals (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419318 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:37:51 +0100 5419318 Hyperactive neurons build brains in synaesthesia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5415741&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a2d0eea%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211830Ehyperactive0Eneurons0Ebuild0Ebrains0Ein0Esynaesthesia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm People with synaesthesia that leads them to associate letters with colours may owe their unusual talent to over-excited neurons during brain development (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5415741 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:01:39 +0100 5415741 Radiation levels in Fukushima are lower than predicted http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409293&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a264016%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211810Eradiation0Elevels0Ein0Efukushima0Eare0Elower0Ethan0Epredicted0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Just 10 people out of 5000 surveyed after the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in March showed unusually high levels of radiation (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409293 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:09:14 +0100 5409293 How I find the truth about sex http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406635&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a230906%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283860B60A0A0Ehow0Ei0Efind0Ethe0Etruth0Eabout0Esex0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Anne Johnson, founder of the UK's National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, explains the best way to find the truth about our intimate secrets (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406635 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:04:52 +0100 5406635 Microscopic scales weigh up cancer therapies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406636&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a213d81%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283850B0A0A0A0Emicroscopic0Escales0Eweigh0Eup0Ecancer0Etherapies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Tiny scales that can measure the weight of single cells could help doctors to find the best treatment for individual tumours (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406636 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100 5406636 Geron halts pioneering stem cell research http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406241&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a1c90fd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211730Egeron0Ehalts0Epioneering0Estem0Ecell0Eresearch0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Biotech giant Geron calls a halt to its stem cell programme – the largest of its kind in the world – including a trial to treat people with paralysis (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406241 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:40:36 +0100 5406241 Test all kids for cholesterol, says US government http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406242&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a1c0a84%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211720Etest0Eall0Ekids0Efor0Echolesterol0Esays0Eus0Egovernment0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute wants all children aged 9 to 11 to be screened for high cholesterol levels (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406242 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:53:00 +0100 5406242 The modest woman who beat malaria for China http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405976&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a19d66e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283820B0A0A0A0Ethe0Emodest0Ewoman0Ewho0Ebeat0Emalaria0Efor0Echina0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The origins of our best drug against malaria have long been a mystery. Meet Tu Youyou, who scoured ancient Chinese medical texts for the cure (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405976 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:24:40 +0100 5405976 My self-destructing syringe could save millions of lives http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405977&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a19ae7e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283860B50A0A0Emy0Eselfdestructing0Esyringe0Ecould0Esave0Emillions0Eof0Elives0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Unsafe injections kill 1.3 million people a year, says former "spoilt brat" Marc Koska, who is on a mission to stop syringe reuse (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405977 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:07:00 +0100 5405977 Disease-ridden societies could be more murderous http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405978&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a19344a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283840B50A0A0Ediseaseridden0Esocieties0Ecould0Ebe0Emore0Emurderous0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm It's a provocative suggestion, but does the threat of rampant disease leave people more likely to commit murder? (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405978 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100 5405978 Stem cells may help heart pump more blood after attack http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405979&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a14af97%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211680Estem0Ecells0Emay0Ehelp0Eheart0Epump0Emore0Eblood0Eafter0Eattack0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Inject a person's heart with their own cardiac stem cells after a heart attack and it appears to pump more blood (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405979 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:10:00 +0100 5405979 Breast-milk stem cells may bypass ethical dilemmas http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405980&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a13b219%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21160A0Ebreastmilk0Estem0Ecells0Emay0Ebypass0Eethical0Edilemmas0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Stem cells from breast milk can grow into many other kinds of human tissue, raising hopes of an ethical source of embryonic-like stem cells (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405980 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0100 5405980 Smallpox vaccine doubles liver cancer survival time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405981&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a1205ef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211580Esmallpox0Evaccine0Edoubles0Eliver0Ecancer0Esurvival0Etime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Two tweaks to the smallpox vaccine intensify its attack on liver tumours, doubling survival time for people with advanced liver cancer (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405981 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:12:00 +0100 5405981 The dope on mental enhancement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5397683&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a041f7a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211570Ethe0Edope0Eon0Emental0Eenhancement0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Yet another survey has revealed surprisingly large numbers of people using drugs to boost their mental powers. What should be done? (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5397683 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:35:03 +0100 5397683 Gene tweak creates supermouse – and prevents diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5397037&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a0299cf%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211560Egene0Etweak0Ecreates0Esupermouse0E0Eand0Eprevents0Ediabetes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Knocking out a gene in muscles allows mice to run twice as far – targeting the same gene in their fat cells prevents them developing type-2 diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5397037 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:13:41 +0100 5397037 Lab-grown blood given to volunteer for the first time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5396940&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F1a01db6b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283840B40A0A0Elabgrown0Eblood0Egiven0Eto0Evolunteer0Efor0Ethe0Efirst0Etime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Stem cell-derived blood has been successfully injected into a human volunteer – a step towards a future in which blood donors are no longer essential (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5396940 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:40:49 +0100 5396940 EEG finds consciousness in people in vegetative state http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390210&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19fb9b9b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21150A0Eeeg0Efinds0Econsciousness0Ein0Epeople0Ein0Evegetative0Estate0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Signs of consciousness have been pinpointed in patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state using a cheap, portable bedside device (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390210 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:15:18 +0100 5390210 Lab-grown hormone factory put to work http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385621&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19f4e229%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283840B70A0A0Elabgrown0Ehormone0Efactory0Eput0Eto0Ework0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A fully-functioning pituitary gland has been grown out of embryonic stem cells and successfully transplanted into mice (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385621 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:06:38 +0100 5385621 Fizzy drink ban has little effect on students http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385179&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19f1e202%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211410Efizzy0Edrink0Eban0Ehas0Elittle0Eeffect0Eon0Estudents0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Banning sugary drinks in US schools has not stopped students from getting their fizzy fix (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385179 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:05:59 +0100 5385179 Mind control key to improving Parkinson's symptoms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384167&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19ee6ae0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211370Emind0Econtrol0Ekey0Eto0Eimproving0Eparkinsons0Esymptoms0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Neurofeedback allows people with Parkinson's to train their brain to improve movement problems associated with the condition (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384167 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:12:37 +0100 5384167 Blood platelets get a new job: fighting invaders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383604&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19e9d855%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283750B70A0A0Eblood0Eplatelets0Eget0Ea0Enew0Ejob0Efighting0Einvaders0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm It was assumed that platelets primarily help blood to clot – now it appears they are also key to forming a full-blown immune response (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383604 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:03:53 +0100 5383604 Fantastic Voyage probe detects dangerous blood clots http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5379827&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19df1848%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211310Efantastic0Evoyage0Eprobe0Edetects0Edangerous0Eblood0Eclots0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The new probe travels through arteries to take images of clots and pick out molecules that warn which deposits are most dangerous (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5379827 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:14:38 +0100 5379827 Green tea and red laser attack Alzheimer's plaques http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377908&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19da42dc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283740B60A0A0Egreen0Etea0Eand0Ered0Elaser0Eattack0Ealzheimers0Eplaques0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Lasers can force drugs into cells to destroy the plaques that cause memory loss in Alzheimer's disease (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377908 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:09:39 +0100 5377908 Skin 'sees' the light to protect against sunshine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5375343&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19d3c45d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211270Eskin0Esees0Ethe0Elight0Eto0Eprotect0Eagainst0Esunshine0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Our skin begins producing melanin within minutes of exposure to UV light – now we know how (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5375343 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:36:21 +0100 5375343 Everyday drugs could stop cancers before they hit http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363977&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19c50091%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211190Eeveryday0Edrugs0Ecould0Estop0Ecancers0Ebefore0Ethey0Ehit0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm A daily dose of cheap drugs including aspirin and tamoxifen prevents common cancers from starting to develop, studies suggest (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363977 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:09:25 +0100 5363977 US to test anthrax vaccine in children... maybe http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363824&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19c3b815%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211130Eus0Eto0Etest0Eanthrax0Evaccine0Ein0Echildren0Emaybe0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm An ethical review will decide whether or not the US tests its anthrax vaccine in the nation's children (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363824 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:18:09 +0100 5363824 US drug shortages blamed on foreign suppliers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5363735&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19c1f47b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211120Eus0Edrug0Eshortages0Eblamed0Eon0Eforeign0Esuppliers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Foreign companies supplying cheap, lower quality drugs together with illegal "price gouging" are blamed for lack of prescription drugs in US (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5363735 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:09:47 +0100 5363735 To avoid PTSD, no debrief for Japan's quake survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362239&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19bc9b01%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2110A80Eto0Eavoid0Eptsd0Eno0Edebrief0Efor0Ejapans0Equake0Esurvivors0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm After the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March, medics were warned off giving immediate counselling – it may make post-traumatic stress more likely (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362239 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:48:24 +0100 5362239 ADHD drugs do not cause sudden death http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362240&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19bc89b7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2110A60Eadhd0Edrugs0Edo0Enot0Ecause0Esudden0Edeath0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Children treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are no more likely to suffer stroke or heart failure than their unmedicated peers (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362240 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5362240 Sunbathe in the morning for a safer tan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362241&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19bc89b8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283640B80A0A0Esunbathe0Ein0Ethe0Emorning0Efor0Ea0Esafer0Etan0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm The body's ability to repair damage caused by UV rays might work better in the morning, according to a study in mice (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362241 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:46:00 +0100 5362241 Brain-training games stop depression before it starts http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362057&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19ba41dc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A70A70Ebraintraining0Egames0Estop0Edepression0Ebefore0Eit0Estarts0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Depression could be staved off before it even appears using a computer game so simplistic that even the psychologist testing it once bet it wouldn't work (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362057 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:18:07 +0100 5362057 Turning on the TV does not turn off a toddler's brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5361010&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19b2884e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283630B70A0A0Eturning0Eon0Ethe0Etv0Edoes0Enot0Eturn0Eoff0Ea0Etoddlers0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm TV can boost kids' language skills – it just depends on the show. Forget Sesame Street, get your children watching Dora the Explorer (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5361010 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:32:13 +0100 5361010 Pregnant women control birth to avoid Halloween http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360038&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19af045e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2110A30Epregnant0Ewomen0Econtrol0Ebirth0Eto0Eavoid0Ehalloween0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm Fewer births than normal occur on Halloween, suggesting that pregnant women may unknowingly time labour to avoid a day associated with death and evil (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360038 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:07:45 +0100 5360038 Stem-cell find breathes new life into lung repair http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356593&cid=s_23303_26_f&fid=23303&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10901%2Fs%2F19a373c4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2110A20Estemcell0Efind0Ebreathes0Enew0Elife0Einto0Elung0Erepair0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fhealth%2Fstory01.htm New hopes of treating chronic lung diseases have been raised by the rapid stem-cell repair of mouse lungs and by a molecule that drives lung healing (Source: New Scientist - Health) New Scientist - Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356593 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:28:04 +0100 5356593