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Improving Understanding Of Cell Behavior In Breast Cancer
The invasion and spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body, known as metastasis, is a principal cause of death in patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dearth of Ships Delays Drilling of Offshore Oil
As President Bush considers repealing a ban on offshore drilling, a shortage of ships used for such drilling promises to impede any rapid increase in oil supply.
Failure To Bridle Inflammation Spurs Atherosclerosis
When a person develops a sore or a boil, it erupts, drawing to it immune system cells that fight the infection. Then it resolves and flattens into the skin, often...
Known Genetic Risk Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk
A commonly recognized gene that places one at risk for Alzheimer`s disease does not discriminate between blacks and whites, according to new research led by Florida State University.
Man with deadly skin cancer saved by new treatment
(AP) -- An Oregon man, given less than a year to live, had a complete remission of advanced deadly skin cancer after an experimental treatment that revved up his...
Failure to take seizure drugs linked to increased risk of death
People with epilepsy who fail to take their seizure medication regularly could be as much as three times more likely to die, according to a study published in the June...
Survey suggests scientific sins are common
Research misconduct at U.S. institutions may be more common than previously suspected, with 9 percent of scientists saying in a new survey that they personally had seen fabrication, falsification or...
New study: Pine bark significantly reduces menstrual pain
A new study reveals dysmenorrhea, a condition that causes extremely painful menstrual periods affecting millions of women each year, can be reduced naturally by taking Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), pine bark extract...
Most Consumers Misinterpret Meaning of Trans-Fat Information on Nutrition Facts Panel, Study Shows
Without an interpretive footnote or further information on recommended daily value, many consumers do not know how to interpret the meaning of trans-fat content on the Nutrition Facts panel, according...
Choice of hospital impacts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease surgery
Hospitals with higher annual volumes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who undergo surgery have lower in-hospital mortality rates than hospitals with lower volumes of IBD patients, according to...
Scientists fighting disease with climate forecasts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A cyclone wrecks coastal Myanmar, spawning outbreaks of malaria, cholera and dengue fever. Flooding inundates Iowa, raising an array of public health concerns....
Parents monitoring internet use leads to man's arrest
Alberta RCMP are crediting parents' vigilance for leading them to the arrest of a 51-year-old man for luring a child over the internet.
UQ-US team targets faster Alzheimer`s detection
Early detection of Alzheimer's Disease is in the sights of University of Queensland (UQ) scientists who have secured $1.6 million for new research.
Indiana U scientists uncover potential key to better drugs to fight toxoplasmosis parasite
Discoveries by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have opened a promising door to new drugs for toxoplasmosis and other parasites that now can evade treatments by turning dormant in...
Oslo construction work brings up history
OSLO, Norway, June 18 (UPI) -- Construction workers on the waterfront of the Norwegian capital have discovered the remains of three ships that may be around 400 years...
Computers As Safe As Medical Experts In Prescribing Blood Thinning Drugs
The largest ever study into the administration of blood thinning drugs, principally warfarin, has concluded that dosages calculated by computer are at least as safe and reliable as those provided...
Caesarean Sections Associated With 50% Increased Risk Of Asthma In Child, Study Shows
Babies born by Caesarean section have a 50 percent increased risk of developing asthma compared to babies born naturally. Emergency Caesarean sections increase the risk even further.
South African court bans trial of 'vitamin HIV cure'
The Cape Town High Court has banned two doctors from conducting unauthorised trials of vitamins they claim cure HIV/AIDS.
UF scientists to work with German firm in prostate cancer treatment research
University of Florida department of urology officials signed an agreement Tuesday to collaborate with the German biopharmaceutical company CureVac to test an experimental therapy for advanced prostate cancer patients who...
Stress during childhood increases the risk of allergies
Moving house or the separation of parents can significantly increase the risk of children developing allergies later on. These are the results from a long-term study correlating life-style, immune system...
Kidney transplant patients may benefit from going off of certain immunosuppressive drugs
Withdrawal of calcineurin inhibitors provides long-term health benefits and saves money Withdrawing certain immunosuppressive drugs following kidney transplantation prolongs survival and saves money compared with keeping patients on these...
Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle
Need a boost to get off the couch? A new study shows that a variety of interventions designed to promote walking can effectively motivate individuals to initiate walking behaviors. The...
Psychosocial issues affect HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes
Psychosocial influences such as stress, depression and trauma have been neglected in biomedical and treatment studies involving people infected with HIV, yet they are now known to have significant health...
Men less worried about crashes
New research suggests that Australian men are less anxious than women about the safety of urban transport - even if they have been involved in a crash before.
4.1 million Canadians without family doctor: StatsCan
A new report from Statistics Canada says an estimated 4.1 million Canadians aged 12 or older are without a family doctor.
'Sperm sorter' reduces genetic risk
A new system that sorts high quality sperm from damaged specimens could reduce the transmission of genetic damage during techniques such as IVF.
Health Canada warns of diet supplements
OTTAWA, June 18 (UPI) -- Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the dietary supplements 6-OXO and 1-AD due to potential serious health risks.
Test tells foot-and-mouth from vaccine
A world-first test has been developed that can cheaply tell animals infected with foot-and mouth disease from those vaccinated against it.