28 August 2017

Liquorice is a hot trend in hot flashes, but could interact with medications

Liquorice roots have a diverse and flavourful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian times as a tea and in...

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25 August 2017

Breast milk sugars found to fight bacteria

Mother’s breast milk, which consists of a complex and continually changing blend of proteins, fats and sugars, helps protect babies...

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23 August 2017

Mussel-inspired glue could one day make foetal surgery safer

Whether or not to perform foetal surgery is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves penetrating the highly delicate...

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18 August 2017

NMC announce radical overhaul of nursing education

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently undertaking a radical review of nursing education. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity...

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16 August 2017

Young breast cancer patients undergoing breast conserving surgery see improved prognosis

A new analysis indicates that breast cancer prognoses have improved over time in young women treated with breast conserving surgery....

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11 August 2017

In utero exposure to diesel exhaust could be linked to adult heart failure

According to a study published online in The FASEB Journal, involving mice, gestational exposure to airborne particles derived from diesel exhaust...

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9 August 2017

Why some women are more likely to feel depressed

New study links duration of estrogen exposure with increased vulnerability to feel depressed: Longer exposure to estrogen shown to provide...

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7 August 2017

3D MRI predicts pregnancies complicated by foetal growth restriction

A team of Children's National Health System research scientists in the US is beginning to provide insights about the poorly...

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