Structural changes in proteins can now be seen in increased detail, using a new application of an existing technique. The application, developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne Nationa

Nine health and social inclusion projects are being awarded over £2 million by the Big Lottery Fund. It is hoped that the funding will encourage schemes aimed at integrating society and i

Imagination is alive and thriving in the minds of America's school-age children. It is so prevalent that 65 percent of children report that, by the age of 7, they have had an imaginary companion

Using newer cloning techniques, including the gentle squeeze method described by South Korean researchers who earlier this year reported creating the first cloned human embryonic stem cell line

Over the years, GlaxoSmithKline has supported many trials conducted by the Paediatric AIDS Clinical Trial Group (PACTG), one of the pre-eminent organizations in the world for evaluating treatment

Guidance about the use of chaperones for intimate examinations is difficult to implement fully in general practice, according to a study published on bmj.com today. The conduct of intima

A good night's sleep may be the remedy for a bad day at work, suggests a new University of Florida study on the unexplored relationship between job satisfaction and the shifting moods of employee

Research done in the last decade has suggested that limiting energy availability, for example, by dietary restriction, may extend the lifespan of different organisms. Now research from scientists

On December 1, registered nurses and hospital workers will strike for one day at 13 Sutter hospitals throughout Northern California. The California Nurses Association, the Health Care Wo

World AIDS Day is a time to strengthen our commitment to battle the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Women and girls make up a growing proportion of those infected by HIV/AIDS; this year's World AIDS Day Campa

This report is an update on the prevalence of HIV drug resistance in the United Kingdom (UK) in both antiretroviral-experienced individuals and antiretroviral naive individuals. Resistance amon

A group of researchers has re-created with remarkable accuracy part of the genome of the common ancestor of all placental mammals, a small shrew-like creature that prowled the forests of what is

Magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy may prove to be the definitive diagnostic test for bipolar disorder, a serious brain illness characterized by an alternating pattern of extreme emotional high

The World Health Organization (WHO) is reinstating two antiretrovirals manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, in its list of prequalified medicines. The two medicines (which are used in the treatmen

A recent discovery unveils the chemical secret that gives old bees the authority to keep young bees home babysitting instead of going out on the town. A hard-to-detect pheromone explain

In 2003, approximately 37% of pregnant women in Botswana (2001 population: 1.7 million; approximately 40,000 births per year) (1) were infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (2). Since

Follow these simple steps to keep your feet happy. -- Examine your feet daily for dryness, breaks in the skin, calluses, etc. Do this in a good light and, if your eyesight is poor, have

Senator Judd Gregg (USA) does not like the idea of a new independent bureau responsible for drug safety. He says all it would achieve would be more layers of FDA bureaucracy. Senator Gr

It's ironic that even as the holidays approach - with all their fun and festivities - risks for children increase. The highest incidence of household injuries occur at party times and during tim

New reforms to the NHS dental system could lead to a reduction in the level of dental work done by NHS dentists, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). Though the NA

Tokyo, Japan, Nov 25, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - As of November 25, 2004, Tanabe Seiyaku Co. Ltd.( President: Natsuki Hayama)is to launch an AIDS-related drug VALIXA Tablets 450 mg (Generic Name:V

Dr David Graham says circumstances at the FDA became such that he felt forced blow the whistle - he said he had to protect consumers from dangerous drugs. Dr Graham reckons Vioxx harmed

Researchers at Purdue University have shown that artificial joints might be improved by making the implants out of tiny carbon tubes and filaments that are all aligned in the same direction, mim

There is growing evidence that suggests obesity is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), a variety of cancers, and a host of chronic medical conditions and

Two new studies indicate that for men with prostate cancer, PC Hope is associated with significant improvements in quality of life, reductions in patients' pain rating, and a decline in PSA level

The same system that regulates blood pressure may also play a role in aging, according to new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Four separate studies point to

Cocaine addiction wreaks profound changes on the brain, hijacking reward circuits and depressing inhibitory loops to the point that drug seeking and taking become central drivers of behavior. Whi

Educating children in primary school and adults at the beach about the benefits of wearing sun-protective hats and clothing can effectively motivate them to cover up and reduce their exposure to

Chicago introduces USC-engineered neural gunshot sensors in high crime areasA University of Southern California biomedical engineer's pioneering brain cell research has led directly to a

Reported cases of meningococcemia infection have been contained, say Philippine officials. They deny there is an outbreak. Silvestre Afable, a government spokesman, says the Dept of Health of T