Archive: 11/04/2017
Baby can be allowed to die against parents' wishes: judge
British doctors can allow a baby to "die with dignity" despite his parents' wish to take him to the US for treatment, a high court judge ruled on Tuesday.
Apr 11, 2017
Fresh fruit consumption linked to lower risk of diabetes and diabetic complications
In a research article published in PLOS Medicine, Huaidong Du of the University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom and colleagues report that greater consumption of fresh fruit was associated with a lower incidence of diabetes, ...
Apr 11, 2017
Silk clothing offers no benefit for children with eczema, study finds
Wearing silk clothing offers no additional benefit for children who suffer from moderate to severe eczema, a study led by researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.
Apr 11, 2017
What to know about new advice on prostate cancer test
Should middle-aged men get routine blood tests for prostate cancer? An influential health panel that once said no now says maybe. It says certain men may benefit as long as they understand the potential harms.
Apr 11, 2017
New study quadruples known genetic risk factors for Fuchs dystrophy
Researchers discovered three novel genetic mutations associated with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, the most common corneal disorder requiring transplantation.
Apr 11, 2017
Diversity within Latino population may require more nuanced public health approaches
Not all Latinos face the same health challenges, suggesting that public health approaches may need to be tailored based on needs of the diverse groups within the Latino population, new research from Oregon State University ...
Apr 11, 2017