A team of researchers in France may have found an explanation for women’s predisposition for lupus. A new study published in the journal Science Immunology on Friday examined the role
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The National Health Service (NHS) is set to launch a new advanced test for Down’s syndrome this year in England and Wales. Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a safer form
Researchers have discovered that mutations in a single gene has been linked to cases of severe obesity, offering new gene therapy possibilities to fight against the global epidemic. Obesity –
The European Commission announced it would hold off on a measure to tax electronic cigarettes uniformly across the European Union, claiming that it had insufficient data to come to an
French authorities are searching five sites run by dairy giant Lactalis over a scandal involving salmonella in baby formula. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed French police have raided five premises
The European Chemicals Agency is once again accused of restricting public access to information – raising the long-standing claim that the agency is under the thumb of the industry. Transparency
Britain is pushing to remain subject to EU regulation for medicines after Brexit as not participating would create “serious competitive disadvantage”, says CBI The UK could still be under the
Italian study raises concern on the food industry’s capacity – and will – to meet with targets proposed by the European Commission on how much acrylamide, a known carcinogen, is acceptable
The European Parliament has decided to confirm the European Commission proposal to lower Bisphenol A in food packaging. It has, however, shied away from a full ban. The European Parliament
Late December often means more gatherings with family and friends, with more opportunities to drink and celebrate. By the end of the festive season, many people may have suggested supposed