09 - 15 November 2015
Countries with highest spending on health
A list featuring countries spending the highest fortune on health is revealed this week. US is first on the chart with more than $8000 amount per capita on account of health. Find source
Glyphosate (herbicide) causes cancer. No it doesn't.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its conclusion on herbicide studies stating glyphosate does not pose a cancer risk to humans. This is contrary to International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) who said it does. The debate is going on. Find source
A step forward to control aging
A highly unexpected anti-aging effects of a candidate drug for Alzheimer's disease in animals are revealed. This molecule has also prevented and even reversed memory loss. Find source
RNA based cancer diagnosis
Using a single drop of blood, a new RNA test of blood platelets can be used to diagnose, classify and locate cancer with above 95% accuracy, scientists claimed this last Thursday. Find source
