Drug allergies: Culprit protein found
Allergic reactions to drugs and injections could stem from one single protein, research in mice suggests.
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Autism link to air pollution raised
The Harvard School of Public Health team said high levels of pollution had been linked to a doubling of autism in their study of 1,767 children.
80,000 UK students are told they can’t train as a nurse: Thousands can’t get on courses despite four in five new NHS workers being foreign
Up to 80,000 British students each year cannot find places on nursing courses even though the NHS is hiring thousands from abroad, it was revealed. yesterday.
Car smoke ban ‘to start in October’
Smoking in cars with children will be banned in England, under new laws put forward by the government.
AstraZeneca first-in-class ovarian cancer drug wins EU approval
AstraZeneca’s all-important cancer drug business received a fillip on Thursday as a new medicine against ovarian cancer was approved in Europe, making it the first of its kind to reach the market.
The five ways to help ward off dementia: Following tips to live healthily can cut chance of developing condition by a third
Analysis by Age UK suggests there are five steps people can take to maintain brain health and reduce their risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimers.
Four in five new NHS nurses are from overseas
Nurse leaders accused hospitals of panic-buying overseas workers at great expense to plug staff shortages, while patients groups raised fears that care is being compromised by nurses with poor command of English.
Could VIAGRA improve memory? Drug used to treat erectile problems could be used to stave off dementia
A trial has been launched to see if the drug normally used to treat erectile problems in men could help stave off a common form of the disease.
Sleeping badly in old age could spark dementia: Scientists warn those who spend less time in deep sleep are more likely to lose brain cells
A new study found those who spent less time in deep slow wave sleep were significantly more likely to lose brain cells than those who slept the most deeply.
Food allergy laws enforced in restaurants and takeaways
Restaurants and takeaways across Europe will be required by law to tell customers if their food contains ingredients known to trigger allergies.