New biomarker-guided strategy has potential for liver cancer treatment
A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered a cellular pathway tied to cancer that may …
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Defective potassium channels cause headache, not body pain
Defective potassium channels involved in pain detection can increase the chance of developing a headache and could be implicated in …
Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast
Breast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining these procedures with hysterectomy and/or ovarian removal. However, …
People who microdose psychedelic substances report improved mood and focus
A University of Toronto Mississauga researcher and his colleagues have “uncovered high potential research avenues” for assessing the benefits and …
Ticks spread plenty more for you to worry about beyond Lyme disease
When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species …
The way a single neuron processes information is never the same
How do neurons process information? Neurons are known to break down an incoming electrical signal into sub-units. Now, researchers at …
Targeting a key protein may keep ovarian cancer cells from spreading
Preventing a protein from doing its job may keep a certain type of ovarian cancer cell from growing and dividing …
Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports
The prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with …
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the first time in oesophageal cancer, the cancer killing capability of a …
Parent who listens can help kids thrive despite trauma
(HealthDay)—Heartfelt talks between parent and child are essential to help kids overcome tough times and do their best at school, …
Killing the seeds of cancer: A new finding shows potential in destroying cancer stem cells
Scientists at The University of Toledo investigating improvements to a commonly used chemotherapy drug have discovered an entirely new class …
The nasal ecosystem, viral infection, and a bacterium that causes pneumonia
Researchers at LSTM, along with colleagues at the University of Edinburgh and the University Medical Center Utrecht, have looked at …
A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is supported by multiple human epidemiological studies and animal studies. It …
Why marijuana affects different people differently
For some people, marijuana causes a rewarding high. For others, it produces serious psychiatric side effects. Whether a person enjoys …
Malaria surges back in crisis-hit Venezuela
The sweltering heat of the Venezuelan forest makes no difference to Jose Gregorio, who trembles with a cold chill. “I …
Immune-boosting compound makes immunotherapy effective against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is especially challenging to treat – only eight percent of patients are still alive five years after diagnosis. …
Pediatric cancers: Towards more targeted therapy
In Belgium, there are 70,000 new adult cases of cancer every year, compared to 350 in children. Owing to lack …
When it’s easier to get meds than therapy: How poverty makes it hard to escape mental illness
The poorer people are, the higher their chances of contending with domestic violence, crime, social conflict, homelessness and unemployment. All …