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Breast Asymmetry After Cancer Treatment Affects Quality Of Life, Study Finds
Nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts after breast cancer surgery, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment, according to a...
CDC reports almost 8,000 adverse reactions to cervical vaccine in U.S.
Almost 8,000 U.S. recipients of the vaccine used to protect against cervical cancer have reported adverse reactions to it, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Britain rules out badger cull to fight TB in cattle
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government said on Monday it would not permit badger culling to tackle tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, risking the anger of farmers.
Mimic Molecules To Protect Against Plague
Bacteria that cause pneumonic plague can evade our first-line defenses, making it difficult for the body to fight infection. In fact, a signature of the plague is the lack of...
Mother's Vitamin D Status During Pregnancy Will Affect Her Baby's Dental Health
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.
Novel Hydrogel Systems For Dentin Regeneration
Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences.
Research sheds light on the molecular basis of crib death
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome [SIDS] is a condition that unexpectedly and unexplainably takes the lives of seemingly healthy babies aged between a month and a year. Now researchers of the...
Sulston argues for open medicine
Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says medical profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients.
Lab problems due to restructuring, former clinical chief says
In his third day of testimony at the Cameron inquiry into faulty hormone receptor tests at Eastern Health, former clinical chief Dr. Donald Cook said he believes the root of...
Wine compound may reduce effects of aging: new research
A compound in red wine may slow some of the ravages of aging, reducing bone loss, the formation of cataracts and balance problems, and improving liver and muscle function, new...
Malaria on the increase in the UK
A huge rise in the numbers of UK residents travelling to malaria endemic areas, combined with a failure to use prevention measures, has significantly increased cases of imported falciparum malaria...
Potential treatment for TB solves puzzle
Scientists have uncovered a new target for the potential treatment of TB, finally resolving a long-running debate about how the bacterial cell wall is built. The research, published in the...
Screening for heart disorders in competitive athletes would save lives
Athletes who take part in competitive sport should be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete, according to a study published on BMJ.com today.
New role for antibodies discovered
Antibodies are recycled for a second important role, amplifying immune responses so they can react to threats in tiny quantities, researchers have found.
A Conversation With James P. Evans: Biologist Teaches the Nation’s Judges About Genetics
James P. Evans hopes to demystify all of science and, specifically, genetics.
Transgender "man" reportedly gives birth
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon...
Gender Differences And Heart Disease
Women may respond less favorably than men to cardiovascular disease drug-treatments for enlarged heart. For the first time, researchers have uncovered that women derive a lesser benefit than men from...
Some psych patients wait days in hospital ERs
(AP) -- When staffers at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying face-down on a waiting room floor last month, it hardly seemed like cause for alarm.
Staph infections carry long-term risks
Patients who harbor the highly contagious bacterium causing staph infections can develop serious and sometimes deadly symptoms a year or longer after initial detection, a UC Irvine infectious disease researcher...
Researchers clarify function of glucose transport molecule
Researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have solved the structure of a class of proteins known as sodium glucose co-transporters (SGLTs), which pump glucose into cells....
VIDEO: Coca Not Just for Cocaine
Many Bolivians feel that coca has been unfairly stigmatized in the country, where the plant has traditional medicinal uses and features in many everyday rituals.
Two flu drugs help kids equally well: Japan study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two rival flu drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza, work equally well to fight the symptoms of influenza in children, Japanese researchers reported on Thursday.
Non-toxic nanotherapy for cancer created
BOSTON, July 3 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've used nanotechnology to transform an old drug derived from mold into a potential non-toxic therapy for a wide range...
Bone Marrow Alternative: Stem Cells From Umbilical Cord May Be Used To Treat Hepatic Diseases
Researchers from the Universities of Granada and León have shown that mononuclear blood cells from human umbilical cord can be an effective alternative to bone marrow. This work, to be...
Resveratrol found to improve health, but not longevity in aging mice on standard diet
Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age. This...
Infant formula blocks HIV transmission via breastfeeding
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global epidemic threatening the lives of millions of people. Because there is no known cure, prevention of the transmission of the virus that...
Homicide autopsies return to Ottawa as new pathologist arrives
A new forensic pathologist has started work in Ottawa and that means suspicious death autopsies will be performed in Ottawa for the first time in a year and a half.
Unwelcome Immigrants: Can the U.S. Thwart Asian Moths? [News]
In a major step toward controlling the spread of tree-destroying gypsy moths, China has agreed to allow scientists to inspect forests near shipping ports to gauge the risk of the...