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US eases concern about certain diabetes drugs

Friday, 7 March 2014, 16:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

People who take Januvia, Byetta or certain other widely prescribed medicines for diabetes can breathe a little easier — U.S. and European regulators have found no compelling evidence of a link...

UK seeks public input on making 3-parent embryos

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 16:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Britain is inviting the public to weigh in on draft rules allowing scientists to create embryos using DNA from three people — a man and two women — to prevent mothers from passing on...

Teen helps scientists study her own rare disease

Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 16:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

First the American teenager survived a rare cancer. Then she wanted to study it, spurring a study that helped scientists find a weird gene flaw that might play a role in how the tumor...

Study: MERS virus infecting camels since 1992

Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 16:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Scientists say the mysterious MERS virus has been infecting camels in Saudi Arabia for at least two decades, and early human cases probably went undiagnosed.   Since the Middle East...

Test could predict which teen boys get depression

Saturday, 1 March 2014, 16:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A saliva test for teenage boys with mild symptoms of depression could help identify those who will later develop major depression, a new study says.   Researchers measured the stress hormone...

Study disputes value of routine mammograms

Friday, 28 February 2014, 16:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower the risk of dying of breast...

More talking to babies helps their brains

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 16:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Using videos or flash cards to teach tots may not be the best idea. Simply talking to babies is key to building crucial language and vocabulary skills — but sooner is better, and long sentences...

Greek financial crisis tied to worsening health

Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 16:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Researchers say they have found new evidence that Greece's financial crisis is taking a toll on the health of its citizens, including rising rates of HIV, tuberculosis, depression and even infant...

Blood clot risk lasts for 12 weeks after pregnancy

Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 16:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Women have a higher risk of blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and other problems for 12 weeks after childbirth — twice as long as doctors have thought, new research...

Animal mothers customize milk based on baby's sex

Monday, 24 February 2014, 16:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A special blend of mother's milk just for girls? New research shows animal moms are customizing their milk in surprising ways depending on whether they have a boy or a girl.   The...

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