Tag: Research
WHO says Nipah virus outbreak in India poses low global threat
A new case of illness in India has once again drawn attention to the Nipah virus, but does it give cause for concern about a worldwide pandemic?
New study: Around 40 percent of all cancer cases can be prevented
A major international study brings together data from around the world, and the results suggest that many cancer cases could have been avoided.
WHO study examines preventable causes of cancer worldwide
New international research highlights how common, preventable factors continue to play a major role in global cancer rates.
Can an apple a day keep the doctor away? Science weighs in
Apples are often promoted as a simple piece of advice for better health, but can a single apple a day really keep the doctor away?
Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy
Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.
Understanding why menthol feels cold
Mint does not lower temperature, but it can convincingly persuade the brain that cold is present