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Infertility

Infertility

Infertility is the inability to conceive for 12 months despite having sex. It affects 8% of couples and has emotional and financial consequences.

13 Nov 2008

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

DNA is a very important chemical that contains all of a living cell's genetic material. DNA contains all the information required for cell growth, function…

24 Jul 2008

Vitamins, Supplements and Cancer

Vitamins, Supplements and Cancer

Many cancer survivors use supplements to try to strengthen their immune system, help them to feel better, and to cope with stress. Most believe that…

11 Jun 2008

New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study

New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study

Microspheres carrying targeted nucleic acid molecules fabricated in the laboratory have been shown to prevent and even reverse new-onset cases…

29 May 2008

Board discusses colours advice

Board discusses colours advice

The Food Standards Agency Board, at its April open meeting, discussed the possible effects of certain food colours on children’s…

14 Apr 2008

New research in food allergies

New research in food allergies

Despite the requirement for prior contact with an allergen for sensitization to occur, the majority of peanut allergic children react…

26 Mar 2008

Faster chemo technique increases survival in children with neuroblastoma

Faster chemo technique increases survival in children with neuroblastoma

Chemotherapy given with shorter intervals between treatments than conventional chemotherapy increases survival rates by two thirds in children with high-risk…

03 Mar 2008

Risperidone and haloperidol go head to head

Risperidone and haloperidol go head to head

For the first time, the long term efficacy of risperidone in the treatment of autism disorder (AD) has been compared…

15 Feb 2008

Stages of labour (birth)

Stages of labour (birth)

There are three stages of labour or baby birth. In a normal delivery or vaginal delivery, cervical dilation is followed by baby delivery (childbirth).

08 Feb 2008