Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death
Giving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence …
Self-harm and social media: A knee-jerk ban on content could actually harm young people
Instagram has announced it will ban graphic self-harm images from the platform. The social media company has been under pressure …
Combination treatment, diabetes drug and immunotherapy, may help to fight breast cancer
Researchers in Finland have discovered a drug combination that collaborates with the cancer cell oncoprotein MYC, which, in large quantities, …
Gasp! First audio map of oohs, aahs and uh-ohs spans 24 emotions
Ooh, surprise! Those spontaneous sounds we make to express everything from elation (woohoo) to embarrassment (oops) say a lot more …
Study links protein, clusterin, to cardiac and metabolic diseases
During a study spanning nearly a decade, researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute …
How joking around with your brothers and sisters shapes your sense of humour
Two siblings are playing on the living room floor. The girl, aged six, looks at her brother, and smiling, sings: …
Advancing ‘medical professionalism’ vital for doctor satisfaction and high-quality health care
The government’s Long Term Plan for the NHS, published earlier this month, sets out its vision for a quality health …
Vegetable and fish diet linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy
A diet rich in vegetables and fish is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, and a …
What is a contusion (bruise)? Bones, muscles, and more
Bruises are a type of bleeding under the skin. A sharp blow, such as from falling or colliding with a …
Sex and gender differences in psychopathology
Cynthia Hartung’s recently published article recommends more consistently and systematically considering sex and gender in all aspects of psychopathology research. …
R-CHOP chemotherapy: Drugs, uses, and effects
R-CHOP consists of five separate drugs. These are: (R) rituximab (Rituxan) (C) cyclophosphamide (H) doxorubicin hydrochloride (O) vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar …
Lisa Rinna Had the Best Response When Someone Compared a Photo of Her and a Former Miss Universe in the Same Bikini
“Who wore it better?” photos are a social media tradition, but if you ask us, we would all be better …
Tell us how old you are, and we will tell you how much sleep you need – Video
At the weekend, many of you are waiting, once again really nice to sleep in. The longer you sleep, the …
An 84-Year-Old Man's Fingers and Toes Turned Black Because of This Rare Disease
Photographs of medical conditions aren’t usually pretty (and that’s an understatement), but they’re definitely fascinating—and they can almost always teach …