http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-12T14:16:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/07JfazaQ_lU/ Scientists have found a way to disarm a protein thought to play a key role in leukaemia and other cancers. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-12T11:45:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cancer_protein_can_be_disarmed/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/62ppUiyfD00/ A drug which destroys tumours in a form of inoperable lung cancer has been developed by scientists. Science, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-12T11:13:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/http_wwwsidewaysnewscom_science_technology_pill_could_cure_deadly_lung_canc/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/Mm57CrfRXnw/ A drug which destroys tumours in a form of inoperable lung cancer has been developed by scientists. Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-11-12T09:59:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pill_could_cure_deadly_cancer/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/yDrJzRQIEU4/ US scientists have created a "bug atlas" of the human body highlighting microbe hotspots. Science, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Colorado ]]> 2009-11-10T14:17:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scientists_create_body_bug_atlas/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/7mgRE0Dumsg/ A new technique using tiny bubbles to detect cancer has been developed by clinicians at a hospital in Kent. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-10T13:32:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bubbles_used_to_find_cancer_cells/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/IUKkOafWs_E/ An Australian baby has become the first person to be cured of the rare and fatal brain-poisoning disorder molybdenum cofactor deficiency. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Europe, Germany, Oceania, Australia ]]> 2009-11-06T16:30:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/world_first_as_miracle_drug_saves_life_of_baby_with_rare_disease/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/DA1mgTF0SA8/ Drinking green tea may prevent the development of oral cancer, new research suggests. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Texas ]]> 2009-11-06T14:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/study_green_tea_may_prevent_oral_cancer_improve_testing_methods/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/zU0MqzW_cWU/ A plaster which monitors a patient's vital signs and alerts doctors to changes in condition is being tested in the UK. Science, Technology, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-11-04T09:45:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/digital_plaster_could_save_lives/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/D-JEaQ3B-yU/ A chemical found in the curry spice turmeric can kill oesophageal cancer cells, according to new research. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-10-28T15:57:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/turmeric_can_kill_cancer_cells/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/SgbYVbahoM0/ A review of a trial of a HIV vaccine in Thailand has concluded that it does show real signs of a protective effect. Scientists announced last month that a combination of vaccines gave a 31% level of protection in trials among 16,000 heterosexuals aged 18-30. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, South-East Asia, Thailand ]]> 2009-10-27T18:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hiv_vaccine_trial_was_significant/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/Q3SiqXacqiM/ The hills could once again be alive with the sound of music. Legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews could be given her dulcet tones back thanks to pioneering new voice box research. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-10-26T14:58:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/could_julie_andrews_get_her_voice_back/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/i_ef7wOYDAs/ Genetic scientists have discovered a cure for colour blindness, offering hope to millions of sufferers. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Washington ]]> 2009-10-25T19:40:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scientists_discover_genetic_cure_for_red_green_colour_blindness/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/29LA2amvQJY/ US researchers have found a way to dramatically increase the harvest of stem cells from adult tissue. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-10-18T19:04:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ethical_stem_cell_crop_boosted/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/Au8k5wIg9V8/ Scientists have for the first time decoded the entire DNA sequence of a metastatic breast tumour, uncovering important information about how cancer spreads. Science, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, Canada ]]> 2009-10-13T09:40:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/breast_cancer_dna_sequence_decoded/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/g5w8LSjCRPQ/ For the first time in history, BC Cancer Agency scientists in British Columbia, Canada have decoded all of the three billion letters in the DNA sequence of a metastatic lobular breast cancer tumour, a type of breast cancer which accounts for about 10 per cent of all breast cancers, and have found all of the mutations, or "spelling" mistakes that caused the cancer to spread. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, Canada, British Columbia ]]> 2009-10-10T13:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/major_breast_cancer_breakthrough_announced_at_bc_cancer_agency/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/hVrOi6UqG0Y/ Many people with chronic fatigue syndrome are infected with a little known virus that may cause or at least contribute to their illness, researchers are reporting. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, Tennessee ]]> 2009-10-10T12:24:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/virus_is_found_in_many_with_chronic_fatigue_syndrome/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/VMB7l7mrFWo/ Scientists have pinpointed a gene linked to more than half of all breast cancers. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-10-06T23:03:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/key_cancer_spread_gene_found/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/3iPpv6XMG78/ Cancer will no longer be a major cause of death in the future, according to the UK's leading expert on the disease Sir David Lane. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-10-06T15:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cancer_breakthrough_imminent/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/nzYze8mOEdI/ Like vampires, cancer tumors require an ample supply of blood to stay alive ... Without fresh blood for sustenance, cancer cells shrivel up like raisins and die. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Middle East, Israel ]]> 2009-10-02T10:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/killing_cancer_like_a_vampire_slayer_new_drug_cuts_off_blood_supplies_to_st/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/CUOP/~3/E1xldpgn6Ws/ In Thailand an experimental HIV vaccine has been shown to prevent infection in what is being described as a watershed event in the AIDS epidemic. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, South-East Asia, Thailand ]]> 2009-09-25T21:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/world_first_a_vaccine_to_help_prevent_hiv_infection/?source=rss