MEDICINE

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO/LONDON (Reuters ) - Francis Collins, who helped map the human genome, did not get around to having his own genes analyzed until last summer. And he was surprised by what he learned.

The results of the study suggest that even very low levels of violence, if interpreted as threatening by children, can influence the development of trauma symptoms in children, said Deborah Corbitt-Shindler, a doctoral candidate in the psychology department at SMU.

An Australian panel called Review of Food Labeling and Policy is considering a recommendation of a required labeling of trans-fat in Australian foods or going a step further with a total ban for the country.

Both swine flu and more common strains of flu are expected to cause a double whammy flu threat this year, health authorities warn.

Residents of Latrobe Valley may be able to benefit from a potential treatment drug for the lethal, asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre has found the number of Australians seeking treatment for cannabis-related problems has increased 30 per cent since 2002, with the increase in the rate of harmful use mostly among people over 30

According to an eight-year study conducted in the Sydney Sexual Health Care Centre, which is to be published in the international journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, backpackers should be a priority population for sexual health promotion and access to services.

(Reuters) - Chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer and depression affect Asians as much as those in Western countries and governments must draft plans to cope with long-term costs, health experts said on Monday.

(Reuters) - Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study published on Sunday.

British cancer specialist Antisoma suffered a body blow on Monday as a lung cancer drug being developed with Novartis failed in a late-stage trial, sending its shares plunging 70 percent.

Doctors from China have proven that bee therapy create significant results to cure bone and joint diseases.

A detailed report describing a significant increase in alleged physical and sexual assaults in homes for the elderly, has been remarked as 'horrifying' by Australia's Health Minister Nicola Roxon.

While obesity surgery is increasing in popularity, the figures show for the first time that the benefits of the procedure for the average patient fall far short of the costs, making simpler alternative treatments more cost-effective.

Scientists have revealed that curcumin, a major component in turmeric helps to treat liver damage. Curcumin is also useful in treating jaundice and blemishes.

A ten-fold increase in hospital treatments for cannabis poisoning or dependence among people in their 30s and 30s suggests the habit has detrimental health consequences for hard-core long term users.

Vintage things have helped dementia patients to improve their sense of wellbeing.

food manufacturers with high levels of trans fats shall have a total national ban

Aged care profits dropped while nursing home assaults increased.

According to research presented at the European Breast Cancer conference held in Barcelona, Spain from March 24 to 27, women who become pregnant after surviving breast cancer may actually improve their survival odds, but women with a postpartum diagnosis of breast cancer have increased mortality in comparison to other women diagnosed with the disease.

Cancer victims who have a breast removed do not necessarily live longer, a new study concluded. Researchers said some patients with breast cancer appear to live just as long whether they choose treatment preserving their breast or have mastectomy.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most migraine sufferers have no idea when their next headache will strike, according to a survey of 900 people with the painful headaches.