Michigan State University researchers, in collaboration with the Van Andel Institute, have identified a combination of two gene mutations that is linked to endometrial cancer. […]
Bone health management key in childhood cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—As part of a literature review, published in the June issue of the Annals of Oncology, recommendations are presented for the management of bone health […]
DR Congo tests 12 more patients for Ebola
Twelve people were ordered to undergo testing for possible Ebola infection in Goma in DR Congo on Saturday, only days after three patients in the […]
Researchers remove the need for anti-rejection drugs in transplant recipients
For decades, immunologists have been trying to train the transplant recipient’s immune system to accept transplanted cells and organs without the long-term use of anti-rejection […]
Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers
A new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with average survival of less than […]
Speech development starts in the womb
New parents are always thrilled when their offspring finally speaks its first words—usually at the age of 12 to 18 months. What parents often don’t […]
Cannabidiol reduces aggressiveness, study concludes
A new study has concluded that cannabidiol attenuates the aggressiveness induced by social isolation. The research, based on a mouse model, was performed by scientists […]
Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain
Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night’s sleep. Now there’s evidence […]
Identity-shifting cells protect against rupture in atherosclerosis
Changing your identity to protect others might sound like something reserved for comic book vigilantes, but a study led by researchers at the Stanford University […]
Laboratory study paves way for new approach to treating hair loss in humans
Japanese scientists have developed an efficient method of successfully generating hair growth in nude mice. The new method can be scaled up and therefore shows […]
Key gene behind hallmark of Lou Gehrig’s disease identified
Inside the brains of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease, is a telltale sign that marks almost every case: clumps of toxic […]
Brain region linked to altered social interactions in autism model
Although psychiatric disorders can be linked to particular genes, the brain regions and mechanisms underlying particular disorders are not well-understood. Mutations or deletions of the […]
When a fix for one vision problem causes another
As we age, our eyes lose their ability to focus up close. It’s a condition called presbyopia, and it’s both extremely common and relatively easy […]
Study shows extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain thinning years later
Having a bigger waistline and a high body mass index (BMI) in your 60s may be linked with greater signs of brain aging years later, […]