The Virtual Physiological Human

The Virtual Physiological Human It could mean the end of animal testing and eventually even clinical patient drug trials. The Virtual Physiological Human is a 21st century pan-European project that’s gaining momentum and takes a major step forward this week at The University of Nottingham. Read on

Heart medication errors too frequent in children

Heart medication errors too frequent in children Infants and young children treated with heart drugs get the wrong dose or end up on the wrong end of medication errors more often than older children, according to research led by the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center to be published July 6 in Pediatrics.  Read on

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Relationship between migraine history and breast cancer risk

Relationship between migraine history and breast cancer risk among premenopausal and postmenopausal women The relationship between migraine headaches in women and a significant reduction in breast cancer risk has been confirmed in a follow-on study to landmark research published last year and conducted by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center  Read on

Australian town bans bottled water

A remote town in south-eastern Australia has become the first place in the world to ban bottled water.

Bundanoon, located in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales and boasts a population of just 2,000, voted by a huge majority in favour of the move with a show of hands at a public meeting.

Huw Kingston, a local businessman and organiser, said almost 400 people turned up to the Bundanoon Memorial Hall, with only two casting dissenting votes   Read on

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer. The findings were recently the cover story in the journal Genome Research. Read on

Phthalates may play a role in pre-term births

Phthalates may play a role in pre-term births A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products including everyday personal care items, may contribute to the country’s alarming rise in premature births….Read on

Sound waves treat prostate cancer with fewer side effects

Sound waves treat prostate cancer with fewer side effects An Experimental cancer therapy for prostate cancer may be able to treat men without surgery and offer fewer side effects according to the results of a UK study published in the British Journal of Cancer.  Read on

Daily sex good for sperm!

Daily sex good for sperm! An Australian scientist says a daily dose of sex is the best thing for producing healthy sperm and daily ejaculation works just as well  Read on

Ash urges the public support for sale ban

Ash urges the public support for sale ban

Published Date: 08 July 2009

By Katrine Bussey

 

 

THE tobacco industry will try to “delay, dilute and damage” new measures aimed at curbing sales to young people, anti-smoking campaigners warned yesterday.

Ash Scotland said it was “inevitable” tobacco firms would continue to challenge proposed legislation from the Scottish Government, which includes a ban on tobacco shop displays.

Sheila Duffy, Ash Scotland’s chief executive, spoke out as the organisation launched a new campaign to highlight public support for the measures.

Members of the public are being urged to write to stores giving their backing for proposals in the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill.

Ms Duffy stressed the proposed laws would not stop retailers selling tobacco to adults

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