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Yo + smartphone = Only home sperm test for men

January 30, 2017 A new sperm testing device Yo enables men to keep a check on their reproductive health at home.

Lack of vitamin A at birth, plenty of Alzheimer's later

January 30, 2017 Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer's disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin A, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

It's better to have dog than brother

January 30, 2017 Children get more satisfaction from relationships with their pets than with their brothers or sisters, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

FDA warns: Belladonna found in homeopathic teething products

January 28, 2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.

3-D bioprinter produces functional human skin suitable for transplant

January 27, 2017 Rsearchers in Spain report that they have developed a 3-D bioprinter capable of producing human skin that is adequate for transplant into patients, or for testing drugs and cosmetics.

U.S. cancer deaths decline over three decades

January 26, 2017 While cancer death rates have dropped 20 percent overall in the United States since 1980, high death rates persist in pockets throughout the country, a new report finds.

Ebola blood test may help predict survival chances

January 26, 2017 A blood test may help determine a person's chance of surviving an Ebola infection, researchers say.

Revolutionary 'smart needle' to help make brain surgeries safer

January 25, 2017 Brain surgery could become a lot safer after researchers at the University of Adelaide developed a new, high-tech needle which will help surgeons avoid "at-risk" blood vessels.

Man's death from CJD raises mad cow disease concerns

January 25, 2017 A man’s death from CJD - the human variant of 'mad cow disease' BSE - has raised concerns for a section of the population previously thought to be immune to the disease.

German parliament legalized medical marijuana

January 24, 2017 Bundestag passed a law that officially makes marijuana legal for medicinal purposes in Germany.

Growing number of Canadian hospitals cutting visiting hours for families

January 24, 2017 An initiative by the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) is revolutionizing the relationship between healthcare providers, patients and family members by including families as partners in care.

Nearly half of U.S. men infected with HPV

January 24, 2017 Many American men are infected with the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), but unlike women, men are more likely to stay infected throughout their lives, a new study finds.