Archive: 25/05/2016
Philippine population growth slows as contraceptives spread
The Philippines' annual population growth rate has slowed as more people in the predominantly Roman Catholic country use contraception.
May 25, 2016
Zika virus may be linked to more eye problems in Brazilian babies with microcephaly
Researchers studying babies with a Zika virus-related birth defect say they have found previously unreported eye problems possibly linked to the virus that could result in severe visual impairment. In three Brazilian infants ...
May 25, 2016
AGs: Pelvic mesh implants caused dire complications
Dawna Hankins was scheduled to have a partial hysterectomy in 2008 when her doctor suggested implanting a vaginal mesh device at the same time to deal with minor incontinence.
May 25, 2016
Lung cancer survival rate increases by 73 percent if caught early
The UK Lung cancer screening trial (UKLS) has been successfully completed and demonstrated that patients with a high risk of developing lung cancer can be identified with early stage disease and have up to a 73% chance of ...
May 25, 2016
Bill could put a range of chemicals under federal scrutiny
Toxic chemicals used in everyday products such as household cleaners, clothing and furniture have been linked to serious illnesses, including cancer, infertility, diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Under current law, only ...
May 25, 2016
Prohibition 2016: Assessing the UK's Psychoactive Substances Act
Passed in 2016 in the United Kingdom and due to come into force on 26 May, the Psychoactive Substances Act bans all new psychoactive substances (NPS) except those specifically exempted, such as alcohol and tobacco. The Act ...
May 25, 2016