Women in Canada and the United States face extraordinary difficulties in seeking the birth control method of sterilization. When going […]
Doctors may be able to enlist a mysterious enzyme to stop internal bleeding
Blood platelets are like the sand bags of the body. Got a cut? Platelets pile in to clog the hole […]
Cetuximab+RT found to be inferior to standard treatment in HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer
An interim analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial of patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer found that […]
New Research Suggests Glaucoma May Be an Autoimmune Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2018 — The eye disease glaucoma may be an autoimmune disorder, a new study suggests. Glaucoma affects […]
Dogs’ sensitive noses may be the key to early detection of lung cancer
We know that dogs have an excellent sense of smell. They are already helping rescue teams locate people in disaster […]
AHA: After a Heart Attack, Return to Work Can Be Good Medicine
WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018 (American Heart Association) — After five weeks off recovering from her heart attack, Melissa Murphy looked […]
Why Alzheimer’s May Be Tougher to Spot in Women
MONDAY, July 23, 2018 — If your memory starts slipping, your gender may play a role in whether or not […]
Why children should be taught about death in school
Have you ever thought about how you’d like your funeral to be? Or what dying might feel like? Or what […]
Boys should be given HPV jab, says vaccine committee
It’s nearly a decade since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first introduced in the UK to help protect against […]
How to Be a Friend to Someone Struggling With Infertility — Even When You're a Mom
If you’re over 25, chances are you often glance at your Facebook or Instagram feed and see shot after shot […]