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Tobacco displays increase the odds of teens becoming smokers

Tobacco displays increase the odds of teens becoming smokers

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A good laugh with others really does ease the pain, says study

20 Sep 2011

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

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Project to tackle most common food poisoning bacteria

Project to tackle most common food poisoning bacteria

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Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

15 Sep 2011

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

13 Sep 2011

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

13 Sep 2011

Researchers produce complete map of gene activity in the brains of mice

Researchers produce complete map of gene activity in the brains of mice

12 Sep 2011

Study: Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600 000 infants a year

Study: Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600 000 infants a year

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Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

12 Sep 2011

70% of 8-month-olds consume too much salt

70% of 8-month-olds consume too much salt

12 Sep 2011

Parents play a powerful role in predicting DUI

Parents play a powerful role in predicting DUI

8 Sep 2011

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

8 Sep 2011

Breast reduction and bariatric surgery - which should be done first?

7 Sep 2011

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

6 Sep 2011

New web-based tool to help combat malnutrition

New web-based tool to help combat malnutrition

6 Sep 2011

Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure

Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure

6 Sep 2011

Research on protocells sheds new light on the evolution of life

6 Sep 2011

Scientists develop new technologies for understanding bacterial infections

Scientists develop new technologies for understanding bacterial infections

5 Sep 2011

Aged care facilities need relationships

Aged care facilities need relationships

5 Sep 2011

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

5 Sep 2011

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

5 Sep 2011

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FDA approves first and only therapeutic drug for ALK-positive lung cancer

5 Sep 2011

Clinical research essential element of healthcare reform

30 Aug 2011

Seniors learn better from mistakes

29 Aug 2011

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

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Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

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Protein prompting cells to sprout legs could cause skin cancer to spread

Protein prompting cells to sprout legs could cause skin cancer to spread

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Tobacco displays increase the odds of teens becoming smokers

Tobacco displays increase the odds of teens becoming smokers

20 Sep 2011

A good laugh with others really does ease the pain, says study

20 Sep 2011

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

16 Sep 2011

Project to tackle most common food poisoning bacteria

Project to tackle most common food poisoning bacteria

16 Sep 2011

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

15 Sep 2011

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

13 Sep 2011

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

13 Sep 2011

Researchers produce complete map of gene activity in the brains of mice

Researchers produce complete map of gene activity in the brains of mice

12 Sep 2011

Study: Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600 000 infants a year

Study: Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600 000 infants a year

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Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

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70% of 8-month-olds consume too much salt

70% of 8-month-olds consume too much salt

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Parents play a powerful role in predicting DUI

Parents play a powerful role in predicting DUI

8 Sep 2011

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

8 Sep 2011

Breast reduction and bariatric surgery - which should be done first?

7 Sep 2011

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

6 Sep 2011

New web-based tool to help combat malnutrition

New web-based tool to help combat malnutrition

6 Sep 2011

Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure

Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure

6 Sep 2011

Research on protocells sheds new light on the evolution of life

6 Sep 2011

Scientists develop new technologies for understanding bacterial infections

Scientists develop new technologies for understanding bacterial infections

5 Sep 2011

Aged care facilities need relationships

Aged care facilities need relationships

5 Sep 2011

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

5 Sep 2011

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

5 Sep 2011

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

FDA approves first and only therapeutic drug for ALK-positive lung cancer

5 Sep 2011

Clinical research essential element of healthcare reform

30 Aug 2011

Seniors learn better from mistakes

29 Aug 2011

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

26 Aug 2011

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Enrique Rivero 24 Aug 2011

New research reveals brain's natural protection mechanism during stroke

New research reveals brain's natural protection mechanism during stroke

23 Aug 2011

Prenatal pet exposure, delivery mode, race are key factors in early allergy risk

Prenatal pet exposure, delivery mode, race are key factors in early allergy risk

18 Aug 2011

Clues found to how key organs form

17 Aug 2011

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

17 Aug 2011

New cancer imaging technique uses vitamin C to detect more aggressive tumours

New cancer imaging technique uses vitamin C to detect more aggressive tumours

16 Aug 2011

US study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage

US study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage

12 Aug 2011

Leukaemia tumours destroyed in gene therapy breakthrough

11 Aug 2011

Mimicking calorie restriction to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes

5 Aug 2011

Roadblocking cancer: How combo therapies can overcome drug resistance in melanoma

Roadblocking cancer: How combo therapies can overcome drug resistance in melanoma

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Scientist tests promising drug on those with Down syndrome

Scientist tests promising drug on those with Down syndrome

2 Aug 2011