Health Update

Cancer gene helps in early brain development: Study

Washington, Nov 14 : A study has found that a gene linked to paediatric brain tumours is an essential driver of early brain development.

Experimental technique facilitates real-time breast cancer biopsies

Washington, November 14: A sophisticated microscope that offers a “real-time” 3-D analysis of tissue samples has shown promise to reduce the number of needle biopsies, which are needed from women suspected of having breast cancer, in future.

Such instant tests would enable doctors to immediately tell whether they have collected adequate samples of breast tissue, thereby limiting the number of repeat biopsies, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Poor parenting could increse obesity risk in children

Washington, Nov 14: A new study has found that children who are neglected by their parents are at a higher risk of becoming obese.

Briton delivers world’s first baby after keyhole surgery in womb

London, November 14: A Briton has become the first woman in the world to give birth following keyhole surgery on her womb.

UK confirms outbreak of H5N1

Bird Flu H5N1London, November 14: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (D

Low-carb diets may prevent prostate cancer progression

Prostate CenterWashington, November 14: Eating foods that contain fewer amounts of carbohydrate

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