| Cancer costs double in U.S. since late '80s The cost of treating cancer in the United States nearly doubled over the past two decades, but expensive cancer drugs may not be the main reason why, according to a surprising study. cbc.ca |
H1N1 swaps genes with other pig viruses: study Swine herds should be watched closely for changes in the pandemic H1N1 virus, say scientists who found the virus has been swapping genes with other viruses in pigs. cbc.ca |
BPA found in cash register and ATM receipts The controversial chemical bisphenol A has been found in 40 per cent of receipts collected by the U.S. organization Environmental Working Group. cbc.ca |
Japanese researcher wins prize for stem cell work A Japanese researcher who found a way to give mature cells certain characteristics of embryonic stem cells, a process scientists say could eventually lead to cures for spinal cord injuries and other ailments, has been awarded the Balzan Prize for biology. cbc.ca |
New CPR guide stresses hard, fast pushes Canadians who see an adult in cardiac arrest should "push fast and push hard" on the chest, according to new CPR guidelines. cbc.ca |