“We touch other peoples lives simply by existing.”
Emily Dickinson
“Forever is composed of nows.”
Modified ecstasy ‘attacks cancer’
Modified ecstasy ‘attacks cancer’
Modified ecstasy could one day have a role to play in fighting some blood cancers after researchers increase its effectiveness 100-fold, scientists say.
Barbara Schapiro
“Sometimes the laughter in mothering is the recognition of the ironies and absurdities. Sometime, though, it’s just pure, unthinking delight.”
Single-sex wards ‘now NHS norm’
Single-sex wards ‘now NHS norm’
Further falls in the number of patients kept on mixed-sex wards has prompted ministers to suggest single-sex accommodation is now the norm in the NHS in England.
Robert Veninga
“Human pain does not let go of its grip at one point in time. Rather, it works its way out of our consciousness over time. There is a season of sadness. A season of anger. A season of tranquility. A…
‘Cot death risk’ to small babies
‘Cot death risk’ to small babies
Babies born weighing less than 2.5kg (5.5lb) are five times more likely to die from cot death than those of normal weight, figures show.
F1 team grants teenager hand wish
F1 team grants teenager hand wish
A Formula One fan has had his wish of a new bionic hand fulfilled after a plucky letter to Ross Brawn.
Vernon Howard
“You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey… Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally. Go your own way, quietly, undramatically, and venture toward…
Asthma attack treatment ‘find’
Asthma attack treatment ‘find’
Scientists stumble on a potential new treatment for “late phase” asthma attacks which can occur several hours after exposure to allergens.