AFP – The cheery mural that welcomes you to Calton not surprisingly fails to mention the dubious claim to fame of this district of eastern Glasgow — it has the lowest life expectancy in Europe.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. researcher says he was
able to sequence his entire genome for less than $50,000, with the help of
only two people.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — No matter how clean your home is, tiny
insects called dust mites may still live in mattresses, carpets, furniture
and pillows.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Swimming is terrific exercise and a great
source of summer fun, but it’s not without its risks.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — It’s no secret that men
don’t like to go to the doctor, but new research finds they’re especially
likely to stay home if they’re big on being macho.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — A new gene mutation linked
to muscular dystrophy has been identified by Japanese researchers.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Oral sodium clodronate
improves overall survival in advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn’t
reduce the risk of death in those with localized disease, British
researchers say.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Surgery that spares the
limbs of some cancer patients may have little or no additional benefit
over amputation in terms of health, cost or quality of life, researchers
say.