Smoke on the water
Londoners are risking health with shisha smoking
A third of adults in South East London have tried shisha smoking, according to a recent survey, and many are unaware of the health risks.
Stories written by Nancy Mendoza
Bad fats
Health risks of saturated fats aggravated by immune response
High levels of saturated fat in the blood could make an individual more prone to inflammation and tissue damage, a new study suggests.
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Delays on the line
Keeping the cellular production line on track
3D printed models provide key insights into DNA replication and could hold the key to future cancer treatments.
wiggly worms
Linking genes with actions, thanks to worms
The wriggling and writhing of worms may hold clues to the inner workings of our brains, according to scientists.
Chewing it over
Millions of lives blighted by smokeless tobacco
A quarter of a million deaths per year are caused by smokeless tobacco-based products, according to a new study.
Drug target
Researchers identify new drug target for serious heart and lung condition
A gene has been identified that sheds new light on a potentially fatal heart and lung condition and could lead to a new treatment.
Music in surgery
Operating theatre teams should review use of background music, study suggests
An analysis of video footage shows that some operating theatre teams are negatively affected by background music, during surgery.
Worm food
Scientists solve mystery behind earthworm digestion
Scientists have discovered how earthworms can digest plant material, such as fallen leaves, that would defeat most other herbivores.
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