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September 19, 2017
The immune system automatically destroys dysfunctional cells such as cancer cells, but cancerous tumors often survive nonetheless. A new study by Salk scientists shows one method by which fast-growing tumors evade anti-tumor immunity.
September 18, 2017
Organ damage from high blood pressure doesn't only occur in adults; it can also happen in teenagers.
September 18, 2017
A diagnosis of diabetes comes with a long list of "don'ts." But new research suggests that coffee and tea probably shouldn't be off-limits because each may help prevent an early death.
September 18, 2017
Tulane University researchers have developed a new drug that is effective against non-severe cases of malaria, according to results from an FDA-supervised clinical trial published in the latest issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
September 16, 2017
The first approval of a biosimilar drug to treat cancer was announced Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
September 15, 2017
An Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) outbreak in Ethiopia's northern regional states of Afar, Amhara and Tigray has infected about 4,500 people over the last four months according to Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health.
September 15, 2017
A pioneering method, developed at Chalmers University of Technology, has demonstrated its potential in a large study, showing that metabolic fingerprints from blood samples could render important new knowledge on the connection between food and health.
September 15, 2017
Microscopic particles from tattoos can travel within the body and reach the lymph nodes, researchers say.
September 14, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, which will expand critical initiatives in New York\'s ongoing effort to confront the opioid epidemic that is gripping the nation.
September 14, 2017
eck masses are common in adults, but the cause is often hard to pinpoint. Now, doctors have a new guideline to help them make that call.
September 14, 2017
It's time to reclaim your bed and send your pets packing at least at night.
September 13, 2017
Concussion in teenagers increases the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life. However, there is no association with MS for concussion in younger children.