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Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery

February 2, 2018
An experimental therapy being tested by University of Alberta scientists that targets the spinal cord may one day be key to spurring on enhanced recovery for stroke victims.

New call for New Yorkers to get vaccinated, flu epidemic continues

February 1, 2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the influenza epidemic continued to increase across New York State over the past week.

Cancer 'vaccine' eliminates tumors in mice with amazing, bodywide effects

February 1, 2018
Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases.

Specific bacteria may lead to preterm birth

January 31, 2018
Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide.

No definitive link between sunbed use and malignant melanoma

January 31, 2018
The authors refute arguments recently presented in a number of publications, including two reports from the EU and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Surprise: Botulinum-type toxins jump to other bacteria

January 29, 2018
Enterococci are hardy microbes that thrive in the gastrointestinal tracts of nearly all land animals, including our own, and generally cause no harm.

U.S. most dangerous wealthy country for children

January 29, 2018
A 50-year time-trend analysis showed that the U.S. is the most dangerous of wealthy, democratic countries in the world for children.

Study links low carbohydrate intake to increased risk of birth defects

January 27, 2018
A new study shows women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant have bigger risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects as they avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates.

More birth defects seen in parts of U.S. with local Zika spread

January 26, 2018
Birth defects most strongly linked to Zika virus infection during pregnancy have increased in parts of the United States that have had local Zika virus transmission.

Forgotten antibiotic offers hope against worst superbugs

January 26, 2018
An antibiotic overlooked since its discovery 40 years ago could help develop new drugs against life-threatening infections caused by some of the world\'s most dangerous superbugs.

Executive order to combat flu epidemic in New York

January 25, 2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order to combat the flu epidemic in New York.

Link between flu and heart attack confirmed in new research

January 25, 2018
Chances of a heart attack are increased six-fold during the first seven days after detection of laboratory-confirmed influenza infection.
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