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New mechanism activates the immune system against tumor cells
It is currently one challenge in cancer research to activate the body's natural defenses to eliminate tumor cells. A research team has now discovered with her team a surprising new...
Middle-aged more often diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer
HealthDay News British middle-aged adults are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer than those who are slightly older, a new study finds.
Orlando Shooting: Should Curbs on Blood Donations from Gay Men Be Lifted?
After the June 12 shooting in Orlando, many gay and bisexual men who wanted to donate blood were unable to do so.
What are risk factors for dementia after intracerebral hemorrhage?
Larger hematoma size and location were risk factors associated with dementia after an intracerebral hemorrhage when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to a new article.
Study: Strokes damage blood-spinal cord barrier
Stephen FellerTAMPA, Fla., June 13 (UPI) -- Damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier close to the brain may exacerbate the fallout from a stroke, according to new research.
Antibiotics may blunt breastfeeding's benefits
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Early use of antibiotics may dampen some of the benefits of breastfeeding, a new study suggests.
Central line infection prevention bundles reduce number of deadly infections in newborns
Infection prevention bundles, a package of evidence-based guidelines implemented in unison, are effective for reducing central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in critical care newborn infants, according to a new...
Boosting immunity in older adults: Study unmasks new infection-fighting T cells
Immune-system frailty in adults 65 and older is a widespread public health issue. A study now points to new cells that may hold a solution.
HIV infection seems to affect nervous system
HealthDay News Many newly infected HIV patients experience neurological problems, but they tend to be mild and subside after antiretroviral drugs are given, a new study finds.
Children less likely to trust ugly people
Is beauty only skin deep? Children don't seem to think so, like adults and babies, children think the uglier you are, the less trustworthy you are.
PET/CT reveals adaptations of the alcoholic brain
Alcoholism is a devastating disorder that too often leads to a perpetual cycle of abuse. An emerging molecular imaging technique may provide a way to break that cycle. It could...
Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy may eliminate colorectal cancer
An emerging cancer therapy has colorectal tumors surrounded. A novel radioimmunotherapy combines a cancer-seeking antibody with potent radionuclide agents, resulting in complete remission of colorectal cancer in mouse models.
Blood test predicts success of neuroendocrine cancer therapy
Malignant neuroendocrine tumors are relatively rare, notoriously difficult to treat, and associated with poor long-term survival. An investigative blood test could predict how patients will respond to peptide receptor radionuclide...
PET detects neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis
The triggers of autoimmune inflammation in multiple sclerosis (MS) have eluded scientists for many years, but molecular imaging is bringing researchers closer to identifying them, while providing a means of...
United States Golf Association Taps Danforth Center To Improve Course Sustainability
Research will advance the development of salt-tolerant turf varieties.
Love is blind, to food waste
For many, there's nothing like sitting down for a family meal at a table filled with hot, ready-to-serve food. Many caregivers enjoy providing diverse, nutritious meals to their families to...
Being born small or stress during pregnancy can lead to greater disease risk in mothers
Low birth weight or stress during pregnancy can lead to long-term health problems in women, according to a study. The research found that stress during pregnancy leads to long-term health...
New York poised to expand access to breast cancer screening
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York is poised to expand access to breast cancer screening under an agreement reached by top state lawmakers...
New research provides hope for patients with hard-to-treat breast cancer
A new way to slow the growth of the most aggressive type of breast cancer has been identified by scientists, according to a new report. The work found that using...
Blocking PRMT5 might force resistant brain-tumor cells into senescence, study suggests
Blocking an enzyme called PRMT5 in tumor cells could be a promising new strategy for the treatment of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, a new...
National Roadmap for Advanced Cell Manufacturing Shows Path to Cell-Based Therapeutics
An industry-driven consortium has developed a national roadmap designed to chart the path to large-scale manufacturing of cell-based therapeutics for use in a broad range of illnesses including cancer, neuro-degenerative...
Dangerous mix of medications leads to faulty Alzheimer's diagnosis
An 85-year-old woman is warning others after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and had her driver's licence taken away only to find out a bad reaction to a mix of...
Secrets and lies: Faked data and lack of transparency plague global drug manufacturing
Who cheats on tests? Some foreign drug makers do. Western inspectors have found pages of important data buried under rubble. They've found evidence of erased computer records and falsified human...
Kids' sleep guidelines spell out shut-eye guidance by age
CHICAGO (AP) -- Parental warning: Don't lose sleep over new guidelines on how much shut-eye your kids should be getting....
Josef Newgarden escapes serious injury; Firestone 600 postponed
The Sports Xchange FORT WORTH, Texas -- IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden escaped serious injury Sunday.
Carlos Santana belts pair of homers as Cleveland Indians jolt Los Angeles Angels
By Joseph D'Hippolito, The Sports Xchange ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Carlos Santana culminated his recent surge during a personally frustrating season with one of his most productive games of the year.
Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe
The Sports Xchange Despite finishing without a goal in the Stanley Cup finals, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby won the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Bill O'Brien: Houston Texans QB Brcok Osweiler 'exactly what we've expected'
The Sports Xchange The Houston Texans are pleased so far with new quarterback Brock Osweiler now that OTAs are over and their three-day minicamp gets underway this week.