Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
2010-06-29 01:41:28
New guidelines urge cancer survivors to exercise more, even, difficult as it may sound, those who have not yet finished their treatment.
Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause
2010-06-27 17:30:28
Iranian scientists say they have developed a way of using a simple blood test to predict accurately when women will reach the menopause, offering the chance for women to plan for family and career far in advance.
Ariane rocket puts two satellites into orbit
2010-06-27 10:41:00
An Ariane rocket has put two satellites into orbit after a launch from French Guiana on Saturday, space officials said.
Apple's iPhone 4 makes stellar world debut
2010-06-25 11:29:54
Apple fans mobbed stores in Japan, Europe and the United States in an iPhone 4 frenzy that promised blockbuster sales despite some opening day blemishes.
Toxins found in whales bode ill for humans
2010-06-25 11:23:26
American scientists who shot nearly 1,000 sperm whales with tissue-sampling darts discovered stunningly high levels of toxic and heavy metals in the animals that they say could affect the health of both ocean life and the millions who eat seafood.
Large study finds no cell phone mast link to cancer
2010-06-23 07:57:38
British scientists who conducted the largest study yet into cell phone masts and childhood cancers say that living close to a mast does not increase the risk of a pregnant woman's baby developing cancer.
1,000 Genomes Project completes 3 pilot works
2010-06-22 11:43:05
The 1,000 Genomes Project, the first international association aimed at building the most detailed map of human genetic variation to date, announced its completion of three pilot projects, which is available to the public for free, chinanews.com.cn reported Monday.
Why skin cancer is on the rise
2010-06-22 09:57:20
For years and years now, millions of sun worshippers across the country would hit the beaches during summer to work on the perfect, golden tan.
Study shows pigeons are reservoirs of harmful bugs
2010-06-22 08:14:15
Scientists studying pigeons have found that the often reviled urban bids that dominate city squares around the world carry two disease-causing bugs that make them a public health hazard.
Tons of bushmeat smuggled into Paris, study finds
2010-06-21 11:08:40
The traders sell an array of bushmeat: monkey carcasses, smoked anteater, even preserved porcupine.
Oceans choking on CO2, face deadly changes
2010-06-19 07:19:17
Rapid warming of seas, acidification destroying ecosystems, livelihoods
FDA: 'Female Viagra' falls short
2010-06-17 11:09:31
Federal health regulators said Wednesday the first pill designed to boost the female sex drive failed to make a significant impact on libido in two studies.