Study explains why patients with cancer spread to the liver have worse outcomes
Michael Green, M.D., Ph.D., noticed that when his patients had cancer that spread to the liver, they fared poorly—more so …
Drug discovery study identifies promising new compound to open constricted airways
Despite the progress made in managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), poorly controlled symptoms for both respiratory diseases …
Largest, most diverse ever study of prostate cancer genetics brings disparities into focus
Some racial and ethnic groups suffer relatively more often, and fare worse, from common ailments compared to others. Prostate cancer …
Researchers publish study on health effects and citizen resistance during the lockdown
The University of Alicante Public Health Research Group has just published the results of a study on the challenges of …
Study in mice shows genes may be altered through drug repurposing
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have published a study showing a promising approach to using drug repurposing to …
Pulse oximeters readings more inaccurate in lack patients, study finds
Pulse oximeters that measure blood oxygen levels are FOUR times more likely to be inaccurate in black patients than white …
Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study
TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2020 — The earlier in life type 2 diabetes arises, the deadlier it is, a new analysis …
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine safe, 70% effective, study suggests
Operation Warp Speed chief adviser: Any hesitation from Americans about taking coronavirus vaccine is ‘concerning’ Dr. Moncef Slaoui, chief adviser …
Frequent, rapid testing could cripple COVID within weeks, study shows
Testing half the population weekly with inexpensive, rapid-turnaround COVID-19 tests would drive the virus toward elimination within weeks— even if …
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues
In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated …
Multivitamins’ ‘Benefits’ Are All in Your Head: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 — Multivitamins really are magic pills for your health, a new study contends — but just …
Single-cell study of Ebola highlights virus’s lethal maneuvers
Ebola virus is one of the world’s deadliest pathogens, and scientists now report new details of how the virus alters …
Study confirms spit testing may help doctors diagnose concussions
Doctors may soon be able to more accurately diagnose concussions by measuring the number of certain molecules in a person’s …
Study shows multidisciplinary approach successful in curbing opioid use
A new study by University of Kentucky College of Medicine researchers outlines a medication plan that may be a key …
Nearly 130,000 U.S. Lives Saved by March if Everyone Wore Masks: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 — A resurgence of the new coronavirus is bearing down upon the United States, with hundreds …
Optical imaging techniques could offer non-invasive method to measure swelling within the brain, new study finds
Imaging techniques ordinarily used by eye doctors to monitor the optic nerve could offer a non-invasive method of measuring and …
Study identifies key enzyme for development of autoimmune diseases
Scientists affiliated with the Center for Research on Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), hosted by the University of São Paulo (USP) in …
Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby’s Bottle, Study Shows
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted …