Breaking News
Some of the main medical stories reported in the media today, selected by the BTMH team.
Chance discovery points to crib death cause
Published by Reuters: Health about 18 hours ago.
LONDON (Reuters) - An imbalance of a key brain chemical could cause crib death, researchers said on Thursday in what they called a chance discovery.
'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK
Published by BBC News: Health about 18 hours ago.
More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.
New way to tackle cancer depression
Published by BBC News: Health about 16 hours ago.
Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression
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Sulston argues for open medicine
Published by BBC News: Health about 1 hour ago.
Genome pioneer and Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
Tofu 'may raise risk of dementia'
Published by BBC News: Health about 2 hours ago.
Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests.
Risky HPV detected in human breast milk
Published by Reuters: Health about 2 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16), which has been linked to cervical cancer, can be detected in human breast milk collected during the early period after a woman delivers her baby, doctors from Finland report.
Early surgery best for gallbladder inflammation
Published by Reuters: Health about 2 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients who develop acute inflammation of the gallbladder, its best to have the gallbladder removed using minimally invasive surgery within 24 hours of hospital admission, rather than waiting weeks to years after a course of antibiotics has been given, new research shows.
Breast reconstruction can have lasting benefits
Published by Reuters: Health about 2 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery can have lasting benefits for women's psychological well-being and body image, a new study suggests.
Most study participants understand research goals
Published by Reuters: Health about 3 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who take part in clinical trials often do so out of a desire to advance scientific knowledge and to help others, a new international study demonstrates.
Harsh school atmosphere may foster student smoking
Published by Reuters: Health about 3 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Students at high schools that value caring and inclusiveness are significantly less likely to be smokers than their peers at schools placing a heavier emphasis on academics, Scottish researchers report.
Small babies may develop "fat" belly organs: study
Published by Reuters: Health about 3 hours ago.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children born "small for gestational age" - that is, significantly smaller than most babies born after the same number of weeks of pregnancy -- are prone to developing "visceral" adiposity (fatness) of the abdomen, even without being overweight, research hints.
