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October 14, 2016
An international research team has developed an effective treatment strategy against the HIV-like Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) in rhesus macaques.
October 14, 2016
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers successfully boosted the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cords of adult mammals.
October 13, 2016
A freezing technique known as cryoablation might be a viable alternative to lumpectomy for treating small, early stage breast cancers, researchers report.
October 13, 2016
According to a new study commissioned by OneSight, nearly two-thirds of Americans are unaware that lack of access to vision care and eyeglasses is a significant issue in the United States.
October 12, 2016
After analyzing 10 years of medical tests on more than 2,700 people in a federally funded heart disease study, researchers concluded that taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and heart damage.
October 12, 2016
High blood pressure, particularly in middle age, might open the door to dementia, the American Heart Association warns in a new scientific statement.
October 11, 2016
Children who develop asthma or allergies have an altered immune response to intestinal bacteria in the mucous membranes even when infants.
October 11, 2016
Older heart attack victims who receive immediate high-quality care from their hospital often wind up with a long-term survival advantage, a new study reports.
October 10, 2016
The United States lags behind other advanced nations when it comes to infant mortality and the life expectancy of its citizens, according to a comprehensive review of global health statistics.
October 10, 2016
Adding a newer drug to a standard treatment for advanced cases of multiple myeloma may significantly boost patients' chances of a response and even recovery, a new clinical trial finds.
October 10, 2016
Scientists have long understood that mother's milk provides immune protection against some infectious agents through the transfer of antibodies, a process referred to as "passive immunity."
October 8, 2016
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in women may be more difficult than in men because older women tend to retain better verbal memory, according to new research.