Research suggests that systemic lupus disease could be successfully treated by a combination of high-dose chemotherapy and cell transplantation. Scientists 'stop' cancer tumours. Scientists have discovered a protein that can stop the growth of cancerous tumours. Cot death risk for single mothers. Babies born to single mothers are five times more likely to die of cot death than those born to parents who are married, according to official figures.
Junk food link to asthma.
Scientists believe junk food may be partly responsible for an increase in rates of childhood asthma in developed countries. A fat found in red meat, cheese and dairy products can help people to lose weight, scientists have found. Dirty swimmers urged to shower. British swimmers aren't as hygienic as our European neighbours, say experts, increasing the risk of picking up a nasty infection. Diseased pigs 'may run wild'.