HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay) HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Tonsil and tongue cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) are most responsive to current chemotherapy and radiation treatments, while those that express high levels of a growth factor called EGFR are the least responsive and most deadly, a new study concludes. Publ.Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 03:46:28 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Childhood obesity levelling in France: studies (AFP) AFP - Childhood obesity may be levelling in France in contrast to the general trend in Europe where more youngsters are growing fat, according to two new studies presented Thursday. Publ.Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15:06 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Global market expected to drive cancer drug growth (AP) AP - The global market for cancer drugs will grow twice as fast as that for all other pharmaceuticals as the developing world spends more on health care, a new report says. Publ.Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 06:04:55 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Mother's mental health tied to child's development (Reuters) Reuters - Evaluating the emotional health and social connectedness of pregnant women may help determine if their children will need extra help to meet developmental goals later on, Canadian researchers say. Publ.Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:22 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
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