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Breast cancer recurrence risk higher in obese women
Women who are overweight or obese when diagnosed with some breast cancers have a higher risk of dying after a recurrence compared with women of normal weight, according to a...
Glycosylation Linked To Cancer
ACS Meeting News: Enzyme modification may be a control point that can be exploited to fight cancer
Common antifungal drug decreases tumor growth and shows promise as cancer therapy
An inexpensive antifungal drug, thiabendazole, slows tumor growth and shows promise as a chemotherapy for cancer. Scientists made this discovery by exploiting the evolutionary relatedness of yeast, frogs, mice and...
New technology to transform blood processing
A pioneering surgical blood salvage technology is set to transform the way major surgery is carried out by reducing blood loss in patients.
Older women may not benefit from radiotherapy after breast surgery
A radiation oncologist says in a new editorial that research exploring the impact of radiotherapy in older women with low risk of breast cancer recurrence has little effect on actual...
Researchers identified markers that predict progression of oral lesions to cancer
A group of molecular markers have been identified that can help clinicians determine which patients with low-grade oral premalignant lesions are at high risk for progression to oral cancer.
Study shows long-term effects of radiation in pediatric cancer patients
Of 15 patients who received TBI before age 3, many developed endocrine and metabolic problems including testicular malfunction (78 percent), restrictive pulmonary disease due to high levels of blood triglycerides...
NFL star Junior Seau's autopsy indicates no brain trauma at time of suicide
Linebacker's death shortly after another player's suicide had raised questions of whether NFL injuries had lasting effectsNFL star Junior Seau had no evidence of brain trauma when he killed himself in May, according...
Cryogenics Comes Of Age: Forget Your Body Or Head, Time To Cryo-Bank Your Stem Cells?
When I was a kid I remember hearing about people having themselves frozen or even just their heads frozen shortly after death.The idea was to cheat mortality by preserving oneself...
Teva Pharmaceuticals Scholars Awardees Describe Discoveries on Cancer, Hepatitis, Drug Delivery
Current recipients of a prestigious award from the world's largest scientific society will present results of their research here today, and new recipients of the Teva Pharmaceuticals Scholars Grants will...
New attack on pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Medical researchers are working on a new therapy that can potentially control the pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Whooping cough cases worry Quebec health officials
There have been 15 new cases of pertussis in the last six weeks in the Lower St. Lawrence and 30 in the Mauricie, mostly among adults.
Common Insecticide May Harm Boys' Brains More Than Girls
A widely used pesticide – banned in homes but still commonly used on farms – appears to harm boys’ developing brains more than girls’, according to a new study of...
Porn industry announces moratorium after syphilis-case reports
Trade group calls for a nationwide shutdown on X-rated productions while more than 1,000 performers are tested for the sexually transmitted disease.Jolted by the possibility of a syphilis outbreak among...
Daycare workers charged in toddler fights
DOVER, Del., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Three Delaware daycare workers were arrested after police said they encouraged toddlers in their care to fight each other.
Blind woman warns of pigeon poop exposure danger
A young woman in Fredericton is singing on the street to call attention to the disease that made her blind.
Viruses with integrated gene switch
Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center have developed "RNA switches" which allow them to specifically turn on and off genes in viruses. This will help to enhance regulation of...
Indian court to hear crucial Novartis patent case on cut-price generic drugs
Campaigners say granting Indian patent for cancer drug Glivec would be 'death sentence' for ill people in developing worldIndia's highest court is due to hear a case that could decide whether cut-price generic...
Marriage May Protect a Gal's Heart
But for men who tie the knot too early, their health could take a dip.
Health: Two sides of traditional medicines
Traditional remedies have always been controversial lauded by their users and scrutinized by science. The CLS synchrotron lately has been the tool of choice to study these preparations for...
Shanghai tops 'flood risk list'
Shanghai is deemed to be the most vulnerable city to the risk of serious flooding, a global study suggests.
Op-Ed Contributor: The Dangers of Diluted Bitumen Oil
The nation’s pipeline network is governed by laws and regulations that were written long before the unique risks and hazards associated with dilbit began to emerge.
Stop extra billing, picketers urge private Vancouver clinic
A group of doctors and health care advocates protested outside a private health clinic in Vancouver Monday, demanding the clinic stop treating patients who are willing to pay for services...
Saving a penny: Stem cell therapy shows promise in repairing stress urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can occur due to sneezing, coughing, exercising or even laughing and happens because the pelvic floor muscles are too weak causing leakage when the bladder is...
Q & A: Does Pumping Result in Reduced Breast Milk Production?
A woman pumping breast milk can make as much as someone directly nursing, experts say, since production is linked to nipple stimulation, whether from a baby or a machine.
Personal Best: Exercising in the Heat Can Boost Performance
Athletes' performance actually may improve as a result of their struggles with soaring temperatures.
Personal Health: Medical Radiation Soars, With Risks Often Overlooked
Both doctors and patients have a responsibility to consider the benefits and risks before deciding on a radiation-based imaging procedure.
Global Update: High Smoking Rates Persist in Poor and Middle-Income Nations
Despite antismoking campaigns, 41 percent of men in poor and middle-income countries still smoke and more young women are starting to, a new study says.