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Newly discovered gene regulates balance of 'bad' cholesterolIn an article in Science, Noam Zelcer from the LACDR describes a previously unknown mechanism for regulating the amount of LDL cholesterol. This offers opportunities for supplementing and improving the effect of so-called statins: medicines that remove 'bad' cholesterol from the bloodstream. 1 Jul 2009 11:20 Goby fish may bring new drugs for high blood pressureMedical scientists at the University of Leicester are investigating how a species of fish from the Pacific Ocean could help provide answers to tackling chronic conditions such as hereditary high blood pressure and kidney disease. 23 Jun 2009 14:16 Honey more effective than antibioticsIn the first study of its kind University of Sydney researchers have found proof that some honeys can be more effective than antibiotics in treating surface wounds and infections. 18 Jun 2009 10:29 Tai Chi shows positive health benefits for arthritisA new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving pain and disability among arthritis sufferers. 17 Jun 2009 07:24 New appetite suppressant - potential anti-obesity treatment discoveredResearchers at Imperial College London have identified a new appetite suppressant for promoting weight loss that they say works in rodents and may one day be used to develop an effective anti-obesity treatment. Results of the new study were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. 11 Jun 2009 08:08 Beware! Computers can seriously damage your healthAccording to researchers in the United States computers can damage the health and computer-related injuries are on the increase - with young children particularly at risk. 10 Jun 2009 11:45 Sleep deprivation a factor in weight gainAccording to a recent study by Australian researchers sleep deprivation can cause people to gain weight. 9 Jun 2009 07:29 Hydrogen peroxide marshals immune system
Promising antimicrobial agent kills viruses, stimulates immune systemA promising antimicrobial agent already known to kill bacteria can also kill viruses and stimulate the innate immune system, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. 8 Jun 2009 10:39 Eyes provide clues to a common cause of strokeIn a groundbreaking study researchers have concluded that evidence of the cause of "lacunar stroke" can be found by looking at the back of a patient's eyes. 5 Jun 2009 14:13 Imaginary friends help children learnAustralian researchers say having an imaginary friend can help a child learn. 4 Jun 2009 10:40 Skin cells provide new knowledge about brain functionsUntil now diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have been difficult to study biologically, since this would entail taking samples from the patient's brain. 3 Jun 2009 14:35 Harnessing the power[Nicola Jenvey] Herbal medication has been a part of the healing armoury since time immemorial, but the global swing towards a healthier, less chemical-dependent lifestyle is now shifting consumer patterns towards alternative medications. 2 Jun 2009 14:17 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Accupuncture treatment for pain: a systematic review 8 Feb 2009 13:57 Exercise on prescription? 12 Jan 2009 13:54 New data demonstrate joint damage is inhibited with Enbrel® plus methotrexate 5 Aug 2008 15:45 Probiotics increase mortality in acute pancreatitis 15 Feb 2008 14:52 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather    Other industry news
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When you were a kid your mom poured it on your scraped finger to stave off infection. When you got older you might have even used it to bleach your hair. Now there's another possible function for this over-the-counter colourless liquid: your body might be using hydrogen peroxide as an envoy that marshals troops of healing cells to wounded tissue. 
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