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Diabetes + depression = increased risk of death, review finds
People living with diabetes who also have untreated depression are at increased risk of death, according to a recent evidence review.
Promising new approach to halting breast cancer
Doctors currently struggle to determine whether a breast tumor is likely to shift into an aggressive, life-threatening mode—an issue with profound implications for treatment. Now a group from The...
Well: Health Effects of Smoking for Women
New data find that female smokers are now even more likely than male smokers to die of lung cancer.
Researchers find potential new therapeutic target for treating non-small cell lung cancer
Researchers have found a potential targeted therapy for patients with tobacco-associated non-small cell lung cancer. It is based on the newly identified oncogene IKBKE, which helps regulate immune response.
The Texas Tribune: Texas Cancer Institute Waits for a Cloud to Lift
Grants totaling $182.6 million have been frozen as the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas is investigated for improprieties.
Less Genetic Blaming: The Horrors Of Eugenics, Then And Now
Why is the world so full of "morons" and "degenerates" and what, if anything, can be done to fix them? These are questions that Robert W. Sussman, PhD, a professor of...
Poor stress responses may lead to obesity in children
Children who overreact to stressors may be at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to researchers.
40 people still in hospital after Russia meteor explosion
More than half of the windows smashed in Chelyabinsk, Russia, by an exploding meteor's shock wave have been replaced, Russian authorities say, as 40 people remain in hospital from injuries.
Russia halts search for meteorite
Russian authorities halted their search Sunday for the meteorite that spectacularly struck the Urals last week, leaving about 1,200 people injured and damaging several thousand buildings.
Research with Yorkshire Water to reduce lead in water supplies
Research at the University of Huddersfield aims to ensure that the risk of lead being found in domestic water supplies as a result of lead plumbing is reduced even further...
FDA Approves First Retinal Implant
US approval that gives hope to those with a rare genetic eye condition.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12439
Anthem Blue Cross rolls back rate increase
Health insurer Anthem Blue Cross agrees to reduce the average increase to 14% from 18% in response to regulators' criticism.In response to pressure from California regulators, Anthem Blue Cross agreed...
Latino Obesity In America - Send Guides To Grocery Stores, Says Paper
There are culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children, according to a new collection of studies from Salud America! Those might involve guided grocery store trips, menu labeling...
Neuronal activity induces tau release from healthy neurons
Researchers from King’s College London have discovered that neuronal activity can stimulate tau release from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death. The results published by Diane Hanger...
Deadly bacteria attack not only us, but each other as well, with remarkable precision
Vibrio cholerae, the scourge of nations lacking clean water. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the microbe that plagues people with cystic fibrosis. Acinetobacter species, opportunistic organisms that can infect vulnerable people. Escherichia coli,...
Counting Cancer Cells Quickly
Medical Diagnostics: Researchers develop a microfluidic device that counts rare cancer cells in blood
No health effects from Fukushima: Japan researcher
A Japanese government-backed researcher said Friday no health effects from radiation released by the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have been seen in people living nearby.
Novel diagnostic method supports skin cancer therapy
(Phys.org)—Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer. In more than 50 percent of affected patients a particular mutation plays an important role. As the life span of...
Uribe leads halfway through Aussie Women's Open
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Mariajo Uribe shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to overtake South Korea's Jiyai Shin and overnight leader Lydia Ko, claiming a one-stroke...
UN warns risk of hepatitis E in S. Sudan grows
GENEVA (AP) -- The United Nations says an outbreak of hepatitis E has killed 111 refugees in camps in South Sudan since July, and has become...
Recipes for Health: Persimmon Spice Bread — Recipes for Health
A dense, sweet bread that can be home to over-ripe persimmons.
Merck Settles Investor Suits Over Cholesterol Drug
The drug maker agreed to pay $688 million to settle two lawsuits that said it had harmed investors by delaying the release of unfavorable study results for a cholesterol drug.
Uphill Road for Plan to Cut Government’s Drug Costs
Extending Medicaid’s drug discounts to low-income seniors on Medicare is likely to face staunch opposition.
Enrollments for Insurance Start Oct. 1, Official Says
An Obama administration official told Congress on Thursday that millions of people could be enrolled in private health insurance plans starting Oct. 1, but members of both parties expressed doubts.
OPINION: For health's sake, time to take on food giants
Most contemporary health issues are caused by lifestyle problems, are these the fault of poor personal choices or toxic food environments? Bruce Neal explains.
Europe Invests $550 Million In Drug Discovery And Antibiotic Development
Pharmaceuticals: EU effort aims to revitalize drug discovery and development in Europe
Alcohol and cancer connection overlooked
Drinking beer, wine and spirits accounted for about 3.5 per cent of all cancer deaths in the U.S., a finding that makes alcohol consumption a leading preventable cause of cancer...
Life, Interrupted: Crazy, Unsexy Cancer Tips
Every few weeks I host a “girls’ night” with a group of friends who have, or had, cancer. One topic that doesn’t come up as often as you might think...