Archive for November, 2007

Boys of 12 are abusing steroids

Experts warn of the growing trend of teenage boys using dangerous bodybuilding drugs in a bid to impress girls.

‘Dramatic’ fall in measles deaths

Measles deaths in Africa fell by 91% between 2000 and 2006, figures from the World Health Organization show.

Rapid chlamydia check developed

UK researchers have developed a new 30-minute test for sexually transmitted infection chlamydia.

Boozy patients drink hand rub

Hospitals may have to lock up their hand rub to stop patients drinking it for its alcohol content, say doctors.

Skin ageing ‘reversed’ in mice

Scientists have reversed the effects of ageing on the skin by blocking the action of a specific protein.