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British doctors trial simple operation that cures or controls diabetes

June 28, 2017
A simple gut operation that sees a plastic film inserted into the stomach could cure or control diabetes, British doctors have found.

Demand for cosmetic surgery procedures continues to skyrocket

June 28, 2017
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) released the results of their annual Global Aesthetic Survey for procedures completed in 2016.

First Chikungunya-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found in Brazil

June 27, 2017
While more than 13,000 cases of Chikungunya viral disease were reported in Brazil in 2015, scientists had never before detected the virus in a captured mosquito.

Anti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer's disease

June 27, 2017
In the last decade, mounting evidence has linked seizure-like activity in the brain to some of the cognitive decline seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Cancer cells may streamline genomes in order to proliferate more easily

June 26, 2017
Research from the Stowers Institute provides evidence suggesting that cancer cells might streamline their genomes in order to proliferate more easily.

New targets for precision drug design

June 26, 2017
Research results reported in the journal Science overturn long-held views on a basic messaging system within living cells.

More than 200,000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen, 1,300 dead

June 25, 2017
The World Health Organization has announced the cholera outbreak in Yemen has now killed more than 1,300 people.

Study settles debate over head position following stroke

June 24, 2017
A trial involving more than 11,000 patients has revealed sitting up or lying flat after a stroke makes no difference to their recovery.

Vaccines can be deemed defective without scientific proof, EU court rules

June 24, 2017
The medical world has found no causal relationship between hepatitis B vaccines and nervous system diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter

June 23, 2017
The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around.

Rogue genes may cause some ALS cases

June 23, 2017
Gene mutations may cause up to 17 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in patients with no family history of the disease, a new study finds.

San Francisco to ban sales of vaping flavored liquid to fight addiction

June 22, 2017
San Francisco city supervisors unanimously approved a measure that bans the sale of flavored nicotine-laced liquid used in electronic cigarettes and flavored tobacco products.
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