Health and Medicine
This subject area encompasses research and studies in the field of human medicine.
Among the wide-ranging list of topics covered here are anesthesiology, anatomy, surgery, human genetics, hygiene and environmental medicine, internal medicine, neurology, pharmacology, physiology, urology and dental medicine.
Mercury contamination of fish warrants worldwide public warning
Developed at the Eighth International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant last August in Madison, Wis., the declaration is a synopsis of the latest…
A food supplement that could prevent the development of diabetes and atherosclerosis
Nutritional research is focusing on the effects of incorporating these healthier fatty acids, such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), into animal and human…
NDDO and ESMO are joined by US National Cancer Institute in conference series on targeted cancer therapies
The announcement comes after the appointment of Professor Giuseppe Giaccone, President of the TAT series’ Organizing Committee, as the new Chief of the Medical…
IFST Information Statement on Avian Influenza and Food
The highly pathogenic H5NI strains of avian flu which are transmitted from wild birds to domestic poultry are currently transmissible to humans only with great…
Even 'high normal' glucose levels may increase the risk of hospitalization for heart failure
Drawing on data from 31,546 high-risk patients participating in two international trials, researchers found that even small increases in fasting glucose raised…
Biomarkers warn of impending injury from repetitive motion
Their findings could someday lead to early detection and prevention of debilitating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.The new study from…