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Compounds in saliva, common body proteins may fend off DNA-damaging chemicals in tea, coffee and liquid smoke
A compound in saliva, along with common proteins in blood and muscle, may protect human cells from powerful toxins in tea, coffee and liquid smoke flavoring, according to results of...
Genetic profile predicts which bladder cancer patients will benefit from early chemotherapy
Three genetic changes can predict whether a patient will benefit from chemotherapy before surgery to remove bladder cancer, according to new findings. These results suggest that doctors may one day...
Depression, early death among seniors with diabetes: Strong link found by research
Depression is linked with a far greater chance for early death among adults 65 and older with diabetes compared with people of the same age who do not have depression,...
Rectal artesunate is probably beneficial in young children with severe malaria, but may be harmful in older children and adults
An independent review of the effects of pre-referral rectal artesunate for people with severe malaria provides some insight into its best uses and effectiveness. Severe malaria is a serious medical...
One cell's meat is another cell's poison: How the loss of a cell protein favors cancer cells while harming healthy cells
As a new therapeutic approach, Janus kinases are currently in the limelight of cancer research. The focus of interest is the protein JAK2. By inhibiting this protein one tries to...
Hero or sissy? Study explores perception of injured athletes
NFL teams shoulder most of the blame for players' injuries and sports journalists can shift football cultural norms toward valuing players who put their health first. These are the key...
Gene expression signature identifies patients at higher risk for cardiovascular death
A gene expression profile associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular death has been identified by a study of 338 patients with coronary artery disease. Used with other indicators such...
Significant side effects experienced by BRCA mutation carriers following cancer risk-reducing surgical procedure
The majority of women with cancer causing BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations experience sexual dysfunction, menopausal symptoms, cognitive and stress issues, and poor sleep following prophylactic removal of their Fallopian tubes...
New clinical guidelines for cancer-related fatigue
Fatigue is a debilitating problem for cancer patients undergoing treatment; however, it also poses a huge detriment after treatment and can significantly affect quality of life. Approximately 30 percent of...
Phase I study in patients with pancreatic or ovarian cancer
In this early clinical trial with the goal of identifying possible risks and defining likely dosages, the drug was well tolerated and in some patients showed initial evidence of anti-cancer...
Green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk: Study explains how
A new study explains how green tea changed the metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells, opening a new area in cancer-fighting research. Green tea and its extracts have been widely touted...
Overall survival benefit for patients with Stage III soft tissue sarcomas
The first retrospective analysis of adjuvant chemotherapy's impact on overall survival in patients with stage III soft tissue sarcomas (STS) has been conducted, adjusted for socioeconomic status and other variables....
Identification of central nervous system involvement for patients with AIDS-related lymphomas
Patients with AIDS-related lymphomas may face an increased risk of central nervous system involvement (CNSi) compared to other lymphomas. The effect of CNSi on survival outcomes, however, hasn't been thoroughly...
Genome sequences show how lemurs fight infection
The young lemur named Eugenius started to get sick. Very sick. He was lethargic, losing weight and suffering from diarrhea. Duke Lemur Center veterinarians soon pinpointed the cause of his...
Florida insurers get federal complaint for discrimination against people with HIV
Aileen GraefWASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- A complaint filed with HHS accused four Florida insurance companies of discriminating against patients with HIV and AIDS.
Cab driver indicted on charges connected to Boston Marathon bombing
Frances BurnsBOSTON, May 30 (UPI) -- A fourth friend of the Tsarnaev brothers was charged Friday with helping them after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan to give $120M to San Francisco-area schools
Frances BurnsSAN FRANCISCO, May 30 (UPI) -- Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, said Friday they are giving $120 million over five years to schools in the...
Assessing stress in trucked sheep
A new way of measuring the stress levels of sheep during road transport, was discussed at the Australian Veterinary Association's Annual Conference this week.
John Daly admits to gambling away $55 million because of 'stupidity'
Evan BleierDARDANELLE, Ark., May 30 (UPI) -- Professional golfer John Daly says that "stupidity" caused him to gamble away $55 to $57 million between 1991 and 2007.
Locally made vaccines ‘could boost immunisation efforts’
Mexico and South Africa’s delegates at the World Health Assembly say they want to produce their own vaccines.
Switched-on bacteria: New RNA regulatory system found in salmonella
(Phys.org) —Disease-causing bacteria possess elaborate defensive arsenals used to withstand the body's best efforts to annihilate them. Salmonella, causative agent of food-borne illness, is one such pathogen, displaying remarkable abilities...
National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Pamphlets Required for Women Seeking Abortions
Women seeking an abortion will have to receive a pamphlet that describes possible psychological effects of the procedure, although studies disagree on those effects.
Doctor Shortage Is Cited in Delays at V.A. Hospitals
With a shortage of doctors to handle a swelling population of veterans, hospital officials were under pressure to excel in the annual performance reviews used to determine raises, the inspector...
Mountaineering and mountain medicine
Hundreds of millions of people all over the world travel to, work in or live in mountainous regions. The stress caused by high altitudes causes many health problems as their...
Liver worm spit can heal wounds…and cause cancer
Australian researchers have discovered a wound-healing, cancer-causing hormone in the spit of a deadly parasitic worm.
GOP House backs state medical marijuana laws
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The GOP-controlled House voted early Friday in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical...
Well: Delaying Vaccines May Increase Seizure Risk
Some parents delay their children’s vaccinations because they believe that vaccination may decrease seizure risk. But a new study finds the opposite may be true.
Well: Life Beyond the Cancer Clinic
An oncologist realizes his training in treating cancer has given him only limited insight into how the disease impacts his patients’ lives.