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 2009-11-11T13:53:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~3/mJYlh-B1QQQ/ The rapid rise in child obesity may be levelling off, according to figures released today. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-03T14:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/childhood_obesity_rates_are_levelling_off_for_the_first_time_in_30_years/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~3/KRRcVzalpNY/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to issue rules by November 2011 to cut toxic air pollution at electric generating plants that burn coal or fuel oil, a federal court ruled. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-24T19:46:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/epa_to_develop_rule_to_cut_toxic_emissions_at_power_plants/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/FBajJU2lkXk/ Federal prosecutors in the US have been ordered to stop cannabis-related prosecutions in the 13 states where medical use of the drug is legal. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-24T18:54:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_medical_cannabis_policy_eased/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/oLXJMjnRl2Y/ Centenarians with the bodies of 50-year-olds will one day be a realistic possibility, say scientists. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories ]]> 2009-10-21T18:57:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/science_to_stop_age_clock_at_50/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~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/uCHq/~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 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/7d_J0U6Ib7E/ Preventing serious illnesses such as Alzheimer's, heart disease and even forms of cancer could be as easy as adjusting your diet, according to some scientists. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-09-22T14:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/anti_inflammatory_diet_prevents_cancer/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/7Tnr8gETeW0/ In a new fight against worldwide hunger, a doctor who has long treated malnourished people is working with plant scientists trying to improve the nutritional content of food. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science, Technology, Regions, Africa, Malawi, North America, United States, Missouri ]]> 2009-08-27T10:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scientists_doctors_unite_to_fight_malnutrition/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/Z0FoXMmecjc/ Scientists in Bristol claim results from a research project into multiple sclerosis (MS) could lead to treatment to reduce the severity of the disease. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-08-24T18:11:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hopes_raised_for_ms_treatment/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/5KVM3N_TVoQ/ Scientists say they have decoded the entire genetic structure of HIV-1 - the main cause of Aids in humans. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-08-08T02:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/structure_of_hiv_genome_decoded/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/bXqe5IGeo-0/ When cells turn into fully-formed adult heart muscle they stop dividing, and cannot replace tissue damaged by disease or deformity. But a US team have found a way to coax the cells to start dividing again, raising hopes they could be used to regenerate healthy tissue. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts ]]> 2009-07-26T05:37:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_way_to_repair_heart_damage/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/gAx0fLtCV4M/ A new way of making cancer cells die has been discovered by UK scientists, raising hopes of potent new treatments. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, UK Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-07-21T01:44:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/potent_cancer_drug_hopes_raised/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/lgJa3eJD5lM/ Vegetarians are generally less likely than meat eaters to develop cancer but this does not apply to all forms of the disease, a major study has found. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories ]]> 2009-07-04T05:30:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/vegetarians_avoid_more_cancers/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uCHq/~3/qFnp_1RU4ZQ/ US President Barack Obama has signed into law America's strongest anti-smoking measure ever, saying it will save lives. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-06-23T03:18:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/obama_signs_tobacco_bill_into_law/?source=rss