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NSAIDs may lower breast cancer recurrence rate in overweight, obese women
Recurrence of hormone-related breast cancer was cut by half in overweight and obese women who regularly used aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to a study. The study found...
Exercise associated with reduced risk of breast cancer in African American women
Regular exercise, including brisk walking, is associated with a decrease in the incidence of breast cancer in African American women. In a recently published study, researchers found strong evidence linking...
Heart failure is a substantial health burden in low- and middle-income countries
Heart failure is a major public health burden in many low- and middle-income countries, with substantial variation in the presentation, causes, management, and outcomes of heart failure across different LMICs,...
U.S. lung cancer rates vary by subtype, sex, race/ethnicity, and age
A new analysis confirms that U.S. lung cancer rates are declining overall, but it also uncovers previously unrecognized trends related to cancer subtype, sex, race/ethnicity, and age. The findings provide...
Breech Babies Have Higher Risk of Death from Vaginal Delivery Compared to C-Section
While a rise in cesarean section (C-section) delivery rates due to breech presentation has improved neonatal outcome, 40% of term breech deliveries in the Netherlands are planned vaginal deliveries. According...
Target identified for rare inherited neurological disease in men
The mechanism by which a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disease causes often crippling muscle weakness in men, in addition to reduced fertility, has been identified by researchers. The study shows that...
Discovery of new form of dystrophin protein could lead to therapy for some Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients
Scientists have discovered a new form of dystrophin, a protein critical to normal muscle function, and identified the genetic mechanism responsible for its production. Studies of the new protein isoform...
Scientists unlock key to blood vessel formation
A gene that plays a vital role in blood vessel formation has been discovered by scientists, research that adds to our knowledge of how early life develops. "Blood vessel networks...
Pregnant women, fetuses exposed to antibacterials face health risks
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mulls over whether […]
Like cling wrap, new biomaterial can coat tricky burn wounds, block out infection
Wrapping wound dressings around fingers and toes can be tricky, but for burn victims, guarding them against infection is critical. Today, scientists are reporting the development of novel, ultrathin coatings...
Sheep rustling boosts rural crime
Rural crime is rising, with a spate of sheep rustling and an increase in the theft of farming tools, vehicles and fuel driving up the figures.
R.I.P. Hepatitis C
Effective new drugs and screening would make hepatitis C a rare disease by 2036, according to a new computer simulation conducted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center...
10 Year Anniversary Of First Successful Craniopagus Conjoined Twins Operation
Formerly conjoined twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre celebrated the 10th anniversary of their separation today with the medical team that successfully separated and cared for them at The Children's Hospital...
Invokamet For Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved INVOKAMET™, a fixed-dose therapy combining canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride in a single tablet, for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes....
Eating cold potatoes helps counter red meat's cancerous effects
Australian researchers have discovered that a certain type of starch found in cold potatoes, bananas and whole grains helps counter the cancerous effects of eating red meat.
Can probiotics reduce severity of C. difficile infections?
Probiotics have shown promise for treating patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, their safety and quality control requires further study – especially in immunocompromised patients, concludes a review paper....
Pinpointing genes that protect against frailty
Frailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet,...
The Working Life: Fighting Deadly Diseases Without Breaking a Sweat
Dr. Michael Phillips, the director of NYU Langone Medical Center’s infection prevention and control unit, knows that at any time someone might appear carrying a dangerous virus.
Sepsis Survival: Obesity Paradox
Though being overweight and obese is linked to many health issues, everything from sleep apnea and an incredibly broad metabolic syndrome designation to stranger categories like pre-diabetes, there are lots...
Teenager died after taking ketamine at festival, inquest hears
Coroner returns narrative verdict in case of Ellie Rowe, 18, on day minister says drug will be upgraded to class-B Continue reading...
Why Tendons Age - What Horses Tell Us
It has been understood for many years that tendons are highly prone to injury and that this likelihood increases as they age. Why this happens is currently poorly understood. A...
How Smart Bacteria Help Each Other Survive
The body's assailants are cleverer than previously thought. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows for the first time how bacteria in the airways can help each other replenish...
Baby Pictures at Doctor’s? Cute, Sure, but Illegal
The “baby wall” at obstetricians’ and midwives’ offices is gradually going the way of cigars in the waiting room, because of the federal patient privacy law known as Hipaa.
J. W. Hastings, 87, a Pioneer in Bioluminescence Research, Dies
Mr. Hastings was a Harvard biochemist whose discovery of how bacteria communicate became the foundation for groundbreaking research in the development of more effective antibiotics.
Medical Marijuana Research Hits Wall of U.S. Law
Though more than one million people are thought to use marijuana to treat ailments, there are few rigorous studies showing whether the drug is effective.
Linval Joseph hit by stray bullet in nightclub
Danielle HaynesMINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings' Linval Joseph treated for bullet wound to the calf.
Sleep Apnea Does Not Cause Cancer
Obstructive sleep apnea, in which people stop breathing for short periods while sleeping. Breathing pauses last from seconds to minutes and may occur 30 times per hour, after which normal...
Perchlorate Epidemiologically Linked To IQ Of Unborn Children
In some women abnormally high levels of the common and pervasive chemical perchlorate may lead to adverse effects in their offspring. The study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...