Posts Tagged ‘edinburgh, east and fife’
Cannabis spray helps cancer pain
Monday, December 14, 2009 11:02 No CommentsCancer patients who used a cannabis mouthspray had their pain levels reduced by 30%, a new study shows.
Trying to sober up? Forget the coffee…
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:23 No CommentsReaching for a mug of coffee may be the worst thing you can to do to try to sober up, a study suggests.
Cancer trial drug hope for asthma
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:23 No CommentsA drug being tested to treat cancer could also help patients suffering from asthma, according to Edinburgh researchers.
Scientists unveil bionic fingers
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:00 No CommentsExperts unveil what they claim are the world’s first bionic fingers, which they hope will transform people with missing digits lives.
‘Mental illness gene’ discovered
Thursday, November 26, 2009 7:00 No CommentsScientists discover a gene which they believe may help explain the causes of mental illness.
Saving mum
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 2 CommentsThe seven-year-old girl who averted tragedy
Golden glow – Eating fruit beats suntan for complexion
Monday, November 16, 2009 11:51 No CommentsResearchers try to find the most desirable complexion
A bitter pill
Monday, November 9, 2009 6:36 No CommentsMark Mardell on the hard fact at core of US health debate
Test improves Alzheimer diagnosis
Monday, November 9, 2009 6:36 No CommentsA multi-tasking test can help avoid confusion between symptoms of depression and early Alzheimer’s, a study finds.
Tributes paid to TB cure doctor
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:14 No CommentsThe man who pioneered life-saving treatment for tuberculosis sufferers dies in Edinburgh at the age of 97.
