According to an article published in this week’s issue of The Lancet, an international epidemic of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis may be more prevalent than previously it was previously expected.

American scientists are introducing a major population-based research in order to inspect the genetic and environmental factors that may lead to various diseases such as asthma, Alzheimer’s, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive problems, for example.

According to the latest study carried out by European scientists, marathoners face increased likelihood of skin cancer, including melanoma.

The research "confirms things we are already aware of," stated Dr Robin Ashinoff, chief of dermatologic, Mohs, and laser surgery at Hackensack University Medical Centre in Hackensack, New Jersey. "We ought to be counseling these people to try and do their outside activities not in the sunny weather, to wear a hat when the sun is the strongest, T-shirt, long sleeves, and to put on sun block. They’re at great risk."

According to the latest research, Ibuprofen, which is the very popular over-the-counter pain killing medication, may increase the likelihood of heart problems in individuals who suffer osteoarthritis and are taking daily aspirin in order to help decrease their cardiovascular risk.

The research was published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The authors speculated that ibuprofen may negate the cardio-protective effects of daily low-dose aspirin.

There is something else that can be blamed on your parents - your pain tolerance.

The latest research proves that just a minute variation in a single gene may responsible for pain tolerance. In other words, some people are able to tolerate more physical and emotional pain than others who flinch at the mere mention of the word.

According to the latest research, patients suffering bipolar disorder will not receive treatment benefit by adding an antidepressant medication to a typical mood stabilizer such as lithium.

The findings of this study indicate that treating patients with a mood stabilizer alone is preferable, a recommendation that goes against common practice.

Is that possible that iron deficiency constitutes a key to baldness?

According to scientists at the Cleveland Clinic, the answer is positive. The investigators reviewed scientific literature on the connection published over the past forty years.

According to report of Canadian scientists, giving nitro-glycerin to women in preterm labor makes it possible to prolong their pregnancy and improves the health of their babies.

The research proved that the improvement in newborns’ health was the most significant in those who were born very prematurely (24 weeks to 28 weeks).

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that using great amounts of skin-numbing lotions, creams and gels that are commonly used in cosmetic and medical procedures can bring about some hazardous side effects including irregular heart rhythm and seizures.

The agency informed on Tuesday that 2 deaths have been associated with the use of great amounts of these topical anaesthetics, CBC News reported. Two women, aged 22 and 25, died after applying the products on their legs after laser removal of hair.

Life of 52-year-old Jordan Miles has forever been changed by a visit to a skin treatment clinic in a Florida suburban mall in the end of 2004.

She had replied to an advert from the clinic offering help for her teenage son’s acne. He did not receive the treatment, however Jordan Miles made an appointment for herself to undergo laser treatments to remove sunspots on her arms, back and chest.