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Researchers deploy bacteriophages to fight against antibiotic resistance

In the battle against antibiotic resistance, many scientists have been trying to deploy naturally occurring viruses called bacteriophages that can infect and kill bacteria.

1 Oct 2019

Domestic violence may affect mothers' breastfeeding practices in developing countries

Mothers who have suffered from domestic violence are substantially less likely to follow recommended breastfeeding practices in low to middle-income countries, a new study shows.

1 Oct 2019

The Slaight Family Foundation supports UHN to deliver enhanced care for seniors outside the hospital

The Silver Tsunami will see an unprecedented number of seniors in Canada, which is also true throughout North America.

1 Oct 2019

Researchers to explore if humans can exploit genetics of a mouse that regrows axons after injury

A bit more than a million years ago, a population of Southeastern Asian mice developed the remarkable ability to regrow axons after injury to its brain.

1 Oct 2019

Texas Biomed researchers zeroing in on new way to target TB with $2.8 million NIH grant

Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute are zeroing in on a new way to target tuberculosis infection. The National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $2.8 million grant for scientists to study the role of lung macrophages (immune cells) in metabolic and inflammation responses to TB.

1 Oct 2019

Detecting neurocognitive change in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Although cure rates for children with cancer are increasing, cancer treatments can cause permanent deterioration of brain functions leading to impairments in attention, concentration, memory and learning. As a result, these changes can lead to challenges with school, obtaining future employment and overall quality of life into adulthood, even though cancer treatment may have been successful.

1 Oct 2019

UK health secretary “seriously” considering mandating childhood vaccination

The UK is “looking very seriously” at making vaccinations compulsory for all children attending school in England, according to the health secretary Matt Hancock.

1 Oct 2019

Wistar researcher receives NIH Director's Award to study link between diet, alcohol use and cancer

The National Institutes of Health today announced that Zachary T. Schug, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program at The Wistar Institute, was awarded the prestigious NIH Director's New Innovator Award in support of his research on the link between a high sugar/fat diet, alcohol use and cancer.

1 Oct 2019

New method for studying individual cells could lead to earlier detection of diseases

Researchers in Sweden and the U.S. have devised a new method for studying individual cells in human tissue, which could lead to even earlier detection of diseases such as cancer and ALS. The method offers a 1,400-fold increase in spatial resolution.

1 Oct 2019

No need to reduce red meat or processed meat intake, study claims

A study has revealed that humans do not need to reduce red meat or processed meat intake at the current levels.

1 Oct 2019

Research: Potentially harmful microbes overwhelm healthy gut microbiota in ICU patients

Potentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.

1 Oct 2019

What are the health effects of vaping?

Vaping and its effects have gained immense popularity over the past weeks due to the emergence of a mysterious and severe lung disease. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, also called vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, vape pens, or mods, have become very popular across the globe, especially among teens.

1 Oct 2019

Analyses of two clinical trials predict response to asthma drug by COPD patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.

30 Sep 2019

New study finds no significant gluten transfer in common-cooking activities of celiac families

Parents using multiple kitchen appliances and utensils to prevent their child with celiac disease from being exposed to gluten may be able to eliminate some cumbersome steps.

30 Sep 2019

Reducing the amount red and processed meat can have a positive effect on health

A new study has found that halving the amount red and processed meat in the diet can have a significant impact on health, reducing the amount of LDL 'bad' cholesterol in the blood which cuts the risk of developing heart disease.

30 Sep 2019

New CRISPR-Cas9 variant has potential to increase precision during gene therapy

Researchers have developed a new variant of the gene editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 that has the potential to increase precision during gene therapy in humans.

30 Sep 2019

VCU awarded federal grant to lead study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel

Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a $50 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions on service members and veterans.

30 Sep 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Researchers deploy bacteriophages to fight against antibiotic resistance

Domestic violence may affect mothers' breastfeeding practices in developing countries

The Slaight Family Foundation supports UHN to deliver enhanced care for seniors outside the hospital

Researchers to explore if humans can exploit genetics of a mouse that regrows axons after injury

Texas Biomed researchers zeroing in on new way to target TB with $2.8 million NIH grant

Detecting neurocognitive change in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

UK health secretary “seriously” considering mandating childhood vaccination

Wistar researcher receives NIH Director's Award to study link between diet, alcohol use and cancer

New method for studying individual cells could lead to earlier detection of diseases

No need to reduce red meat or processed meat intake, study claims

Research: Potentially harmful microbes overwhelm healthy gut microbiota in ICU patients

What are the health effects of vaping?

Analyses of two clinical trials predict response to asthma drug by COPD patients

New study finds no significant gluten transfer in common-cooking activities of celiac families

Reducing the amount red and processed meat can have a positive effect on health

New CRISPR-Cas9 variant has potential to increase precision during gene therapy

VCU awarded federal grant to lead study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel

UC experts explore if ketogenic diet could help make treatments for glioblastoma

Modern chemo more effective than second targeted hormone therapy against resistant prostate cancer

Breast, ovarian cancer drug more effective than targeted hormone therapy in some men with prostate cancer

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