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Homeopathy article banned after claiming it can help infertility
Homeopathy article banned after claiming it can help infertility 24 May 2021 Appeared in BioNews 1096 The UK advertising regulator has concluded that a page on Homeopathy UK's website discouraged people from seeking essential medical treatment for conditions including infertility.
Bataclan 3 years on: In our own words
by Tony Scott and Justine Merton-Scott My now wife, Justine, and I were among the British survivors lucky enough to escape the horror of the Bataclan as it was attacked by terrorists on November 13th, 2015. As the anniversary approaches, it’s not uncommon for some of us to be contacted by the media and we were approached recently to be interviewed for a piece about the 3rd anniversary of the Bataclan attack.
The Irish are different - genetically
The Irish are different - genetically 13 September 2010 Appeared in BioNews 575 The genome of an Irish man has been fully sequenced for the first time, and reveals a unique 'Irish genetic signature'.
Selfish and septuagenarian: when do reproductive rights end?
Selfish and septuagenarian: when do reproductive rights end? 16 September 2019 Appeared in BioNews 1015 A woman in India has given birth to twins. In itself, nothing particularly worth reporting there. Women give birth to babies all the time. Twins come along less frequently – but still, this is not usually something to report in the media. The newsworthy aspect of this birth, then, is that the woman who gave birth to these twins is – depending on which news source you refer to – 72, 73 or 74.
TIM – AN EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY #FORPEACE - The Foundation For Peace
On 1st September 1994, what would have been Tim’s 14th birthday, the IRA declared a ceasefire and within weeks many other organisations started to withdraw from violent conflict on our islands. In 1998, twenty years ago, the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement was signed that has brought about peace – a peace that remains challenged – but sees the majority of people working to deal with the legacy of the past and shape a future without violence.
Acupuncture does not affect IVF success rate
Acupuncture during IVF treatment does not increase the chances of having a baby, according to new research. A study published this week in JAMA and led by Professor Caroline Smith from Western Sydney University, Australia, compared the birth rate in women who received traditional acupuncture during their course of IVF to those who received a sham acupuncture treatment.
Mutations associated with cancer found in endometriosis
Cancer-related mutations have been found in tissue taken from patients with deep endometriosis. The findings are surprising as deep endometriosis is not associated with an increased risk of cancer, and open new possibilities for diagnosis and treatment. 'These mutations are a first step in understanding the breadth of symptoms and outcomes that affect every patient differently.
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