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Blood test ‘can save breast cancer patients’ lives’

A simple blood test can save lives by helping doctors swiftly diagnose whether a patient with early breast cancer faces high risk of death or relapse after treatment, specialists said Wednesday. Tumour cells in a blood sample, when taken at an early stage of the disease, are an accurate predictor of a patient’s survival chances, the team…

Yoga aids chronic back pain: study

WASHINGTON — People who took yoga classes for chronic lower back pain experienced more lifestyle improvements and better overall health than those who sought a doctor’s advice, said a study published Monday. The research in the US journal the Annals of Internal Medicine was led by scientists at the University…