Women who are pregnant and suffering from epilepsy have been warned that some treatments for the condition may have adverse effects on the brain development of their unborn babies. Read more
The linguists at the university say that when language used by doctors and support networks describe cancer as the enemy, it is often considered unhelpful and alienating to those who are living with the disease. Read more
Teenagers and graduates from across the nation are either saving to go on their gap year abroad, or they’re already on one. But new research carried out by the Post Office has revealed that significant numbers of young UK travellers are forgetting to get the correct vaccinations or even take out travel insurance. Read more
Scientists at Purdue University in the United States have developed an electronic chip capable of mimicking the biological signature of a cancerous tumour – an invention which could have multiple potential uses within cancer research. Read more
A substance which is loosely derived from sugar has been found to destroy the ‘good’ cholesterol within the body, instead turning it into ‘bad’ cholesterol. Read more
