World Cup visitors advised of health risks
Canadians traveling to South Africa for the World Cup should be aware of infectious disease risks such as Rift Valley fever, health officials say. cbc.ca |
No child cancer, cell tower link: study
Children whose mothers lived close to a mobile phone tower while pregnant did not appear to be at any higher risk of cancer than children whose mothers lived farther away, a new study finds. cbc.ca |
Aggressive breast cancer clue found
A protein that eliminates iron from cells may someday help predict which breast cancer will return. cbc.ca |
Stress 'imprint' may beget chronic problem
Some types of stress can leave an impression on the brain that makes a person hypersensitive to the next round of stress, leading to a chronic condition, say researchers at the University of Calgary. cbc.ca |
In Patients With Gum Disease, Osteoporosis Drug Builds Bone
A drug marketed to grow bone in osteoporosis patients also works to heal bone wounds in gum disease patients, a University of Michigan study suggests... mnt.to |