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Discovery helps show how breast cancer spreads
Researchers have discovered why breast cancer patients with dense breasts are more likely than others to develop aggressive tumors that spread. The finding opens the door to drug treatments that...
Bomb blast in Syria's capital kills at least 13
BEIRUT -- A bomb in central Damascus killed 13 people on Tuesday, state television said, a day after Prime Minister Wael al-Halki survived an attack on his convoy in the...
Defense lawyer says abortion provider is a victim of 'political press fabrication'
A lawyer for the Philadelphia abortion provider charged with killing four babies born alive said Monday that his client is the victim of a “political press fabrication” and encouraged jurors...
Six Months Since Sandy: A Long Road Ahead
Today marks six months since Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the New Jersey coast.
Patterned hearts: Bioengineers create rubber-like material bearing micropatterns for stronger, more elastic hearts
Bioengineers report creating artificial heart tissue that closely mimics the functions of natural heart tissue through the use of human-based materials. Their work will advance how clinicians treat the damaging...
Researchers increase the success rate of tooth implants
Elderly or people with osteoporosis, smokers, diabetics or people who have had cancer are sometimes not eligible to receive dental implants as their bones are unable to correctly integrate the...
Plastic Surgery Trend: Upper Arm Lifts on the Rise
The plastic surgery procedure that saw the biggest uptick between the years 2000 and 2012 was the upper arm lift, according to a new report.
Australian migrant kids 'more trusting'
The children of migrants to Australia are more trusting than those whose parents settled in America, University of Melbourne research has found.
Parasite 'resistant to malaria drug'
New strains of the parasite that causes malaria are developing a resistance to the drug most widely used against the disease.
Research Results Raise Important Questions About Usefulness of Bone Morphogenic Protein in Spinal Fusion Surgery
When comparing spinal fusions done with and without bone morphogenic protein, Researchers find no statistical difference in operative non-union rates.
Hospitals see surge of superbug-fighting products
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hospitals sweep, swap and sterilize, but they can't seem to stop the spread of germs....
As home births rise, pediatricians group sets new guidelines
Back in 2001, when Jennifer Margulis decided to give birth to her second baby in the comfort of her own home, most doctors were stridently opposed to any deliveries outside...
Prosthetics advances made for war hold hope for Boston victims
Boston Marathon spectators who lost limbs in the bombings stand to benefit from years of advances in prosthetic medicine made at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.Calvin Todd,...
Lack of sleep may harm sperm
Not getting enough sleep may harm men’s sperm, a new study from Denmark says. Men who slept poorly had lower sperm counts and fewer sperm that had formed correctly, compared...
Well: An Exam With Poor Results
Pelvic exams, which are conducted routinely on even apparently healthy women visiting their gynecologist, can cause more problems than they unearth, experts say.
Subclinical thyroid condition associated with increased cardiovascular mortality
Having high thyroid activity, and even “high-normal” levels, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, according to new work.
Residents concerned about health effects of hydrofracking
Some residents living in areas in Bradford, Co, Pa., near natural gas operations, also known as hydraulic fracturing, are concerned their illnesses may be a result of nearby drilling operations....
Clarifying the effect of stem cell therapy on cancer
Injection of human stem cells into mice with tumors slowed down tumor growth, finds new research. Human mesenchymal stem cells, isolated from bone marrow, caused changes in blood vessels supplying...
Calif. cops describe intruder suspected of fatally stabbing 9-year-old
Police in the Northern California town of Valley Springs are searching for a male suspect they say fatally stabbed a 9-year-old girl at her home.The Calaveras County Sheriff’s office in...
Mapping of cancer cell fuel pumps paves the way for new drugs
For the first time, researchers have managed to obtain detailed images of the way in which the transport protein GLUT transports sugars into cells. Since tumors are highly dependent on...
Cape Breton children inspire stem cell donation drive
An event planned to help two Cape Breton children with blood disorders drove 121 people to add their names to Canada's stem cell registry Saturday.
Ski hills question 'helmet rule' for employees
Officials are questioning a new ruling by WorkSafeBC that requires employees at two local ski hills to wear helmets when skiing or riding.
Friends spreading Internet hoaxes? How to make them stop
Question: I have a friend on Facebook that tends to fall for a lot of Internet hoaxes and misinformation. We aren't close or anything, but I'd like to stop the...
Child obesity still taboo
Doctors and parents are struggling to talk about childhood obesity and this may hinder treatment, a study has found.
Gray Matter: The Brain: Our Food-Traffic Controller
Understanding how the brain responds to sweets may be our best hope for controlling obesity.
Plan to Shut Long Island College Hospital Is Withdrawn
State officials said Long Island College Hospital would not be closed, after weeks of protests and a lawsuit by labor unions and doctors.
Preoccupations: An Actor and Comedian, Aiming to Dispel Stereotypes
Mr. Holden, a stand-up comedian and actor who has walked with crutches since the 1950s, has been able to mine success from some of his most frustrating failures.
The Issue: Ex-VP Mondale: FISA needs overhaul
NICOLE DEBEVEC || United Press International The use of unmanned aircraft to carry out targeted killings is attractive because few U.S. lives are at risk, but increased use of...