Aggression, testosterone and nepotism don't necessarily help one climb the social ladder, but the support of a good female can, according to new research on the social habits of an unusual African species of fish.The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society, highlights the complex relationship between social status, reproductive physiology and group dynamics. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm
How do multiple deployments affect soldiers and their families? The U.S. Military researched that question last year and put together a report, "The Mental Health Advisory Team IV," that studied soldier mental health and well-being. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 11:00 am
On April 3 and 4, the National Academy of Sciences will hold a meeting to identify and promote practical interventions that could better link knowledge with action in pursuit of sustainable development. Presenters will summarize and discuss relevant research and practical experience from around the world. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 10:00 am
Vivian Cheung, M.D., a pediatric neurologist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. Following a nationwide competition in 2007, Cheung was one of 15 physician-scientists selected recently by the prestigious research organization.Like all those chosen, Dr. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 9:00 am
Influenza activity in Norway is still low, but is expected to increase in the coming weeks. Thirty-eight of 58 studied influenza viruses (66 %) are resistant against the anti-flu drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®). The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is asking physicians who are treating patients for influenza to be aware of this when deciding on medicinal treatment. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread, despite inconclusive evidence that such use is beneficial, according to a comprehensive review of scientific literature conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and published Feb. 1 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Namibia, Kenya and Tanzania plan to launch the pilot phases of an initiative that aims to promote HIV prevention and care strategies among people already living with the virus, the New Era/AllAfrica.com reports. The initiative, called HIV Prevention in Care and Treatment Settings, is part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Mercury, which can be used as a vaccine preservative is eliminated by infants faster than previously thought, according to a small study published in the journal Pediatrics. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
In healthy people, both sleepiness and vigilance show a relationship with core body temperature and skin temperature. When core body temperature is high during the daytime, skin temperature is low, which translates into optimal vigilance. Conversely, when core body temperature is low at night time, skin temperature is high, which correlates to optimal sleep. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Polyplus-transfection, a company specialized in the research, development and marketing of innovative reagents for transfection and RNA interference (RNAi), announces the production of the first batch of its transfection reagent in vivo-jetPEI manufactured in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
More than ever, it is survival of the fittest at Rio’s renowned Carnival celebration — a full-tilt sport in high heels. Source: NYT > Health | 3 Feb 2008 | 7:16 am
For Luo Qingming, returning to his village in central China for the New Year holiday is the one bright spot in a year full of back-breaking work and low pay. But this year,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Feb 2008 | 4:44 am
Three people died of bird flu last week, pushing the total number of deaths in Indonesia to 101, nearly half of all the bird flu deaths in the world. Source: NYT > Health | 3 Feb 2008 | 4:05 am
The wrinkles on Sumari's face betray her troubled past, making her look far older than the nearly 40 years she believes she is. Widowed young, she was brought from her native Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Feb 2008 | 3:22 am
French "sports chic" label Lacoste wowed the crowd with a ski-themed show Saturday at New York fashion week, kicking off the 75th year of the little crocodile that conquered the United... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Feb 2008 | 1:47 am
VANCOUVER - Dealing with the mentally ill takes up a huge amount of time for Vancouver police officers and a mental health facility is needed to assist these people who are on the street... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Feb 2008 | 11:03 pm
Tens of thousands on Saturday protested government plans to lift an Islamic headscarf ban at universities, with critics warning the move threatens Turkey's fiercely guarded secular system. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Feb 2008 | 8:23 pm
The Church of England said Saturday it will turn to social networking websites and blogs to spread a new twist on Lent this year. Instead of giving something up in the run-up Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Feb 2008 | 5:39 pm
