Archive: 23/12/2014
Greater risk of premature deaths in neighborhoods with high concentrations of check-cashing places
A new research paper suggests a relation between the density of both cheque-cashing places and alcohol outlets in a given neighbourhood and the risk of premature death in people ages 20-59 years.
Dec 23, 2014
Armed virus shows promise as treatment for pancreatic cancer
A PCRF-funded project which combines of two different approaches – virotherapy and immunotherapy - is showing "great promise" as a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Dec 23, 2014
US going after sellers of pure caffeine powder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is building a legal case against companies that sell pure powdered caffeine, which can be fatal even in small doses.
Dec 23, 2014
India's birth rate shrinks
India's birth rate declined dramatically in the last two decades due in part to rising female literacy, a new study shows, but experts warned against complacency in the country of 1.2 billion.
Dec 23, 2014