Caution sounded on DIY liver test
A DIY test gives an insight into liver damage caused by drink - but experts warn against relying on it too much.
Archive for October, 2007
Patients at risk at night - study
Nearly a quarter of all NHS patient accidents happen at night, a survey has concluded.
Beware when purchasing ‘natural’ beauty products; investigate the ingredients!
Women spend an extraordinary amount of money on cosmetics–$45 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Now in its fourth edition, Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me strikes fear in cosmetics-counter consultants everywhere. First off, Begoun has deconstructed ingredient lists. Ever wonder what methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben are doing in your mascara? And [...]
Therapy for ‘Lorenzo’s oil’ boys
Doctors use gene therapy to treat two boys with the rare nervous disorder made famous through the film “Lorenzo’s Oil”.
Preserving Polar Bears for Posterity
Spiegel Online reports here: The world may be ending tomorrow, but we’re shooting a film about it now. This could be the motto of the many spectacular nature documentaries currently underway, especially in the Arctic.
Female sterilisation ‘in decline’
The number of women in England opting for sterilisation has dropped sharply in recent years, figures show.
Organic produce ‘better for you’
Organic produce is better for you than ordinary food, a major European Union-funded study says.
Smoking ‘raises psoriasis risk’
Smoking increases the risk of psoriasis and makes the condition worse in those who have it, a study suggests.
Autism stereotypes ‘damaging’
Mistaken beliefs about autism mean many think children with the condition are just badly behaved, research finds.