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A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might...
A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors more sensitive to radiation therapy, according to a...
Scientists have successfully tested a potential new smoking-cessation treatment
Oct. 17, 2018—Scientists at Scripps Research have successfully tested a potential new smoking-cessation treatment in rodents.
In a study published online in Science Advances on...
OHSU research : study reveal new treatment options for leukemia
After more than five years and 672 patient samples, an OHSU research team has published the largest cancer dataset of its kind for a...
Higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with...
Higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a higher likelihood of healthy ageing among older adults, finds...
An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame...
An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame and destroy tissues, leading to the type of bone loss...
Canada legalizes cannabis – Israel, leader in medical marijuana, awaits … economic benefits do...
Israeli businesses involved in medical marijuana huffed and puffed this week against the government’s reluctance to approve Israeli medical marijuana for export as Canada...
Countries where there is a complete ban on all corporal punishment of children there...
A study published today in the BMJ Open shows that in countries where there is a complete ban on all corporal punishment of children there is...
Researchers have created wearable electronic devices that can alert about possible health risks...
Heart surgery can be traumatic for patients.
Having to continuously monitor your status without a doctor when you are back home can be even scarier.
Imagine...
Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have broken new ground in understanding how the lymphatic system works, potentially opening the door for future...
Innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories
Innuendo alone in news coverage can fuel belief in conspiracy theories, according to a new study.
Newspaper articles and TV and radio broadcasts which imply...
A new virtual reality study reveals people’s perception of taste can be altered
Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are influenced by the environment in which they eat.
Cornell University...
Google Claims Its AI Has 99% Accuracy In Detecting Metastatic Breast Cancer
Spotting breast cancer is something that Google AI is good at doing. How good? An Ubergizmo headline: "Google Claims Its AI Has 99% Accuracy In Detecting...
A father’s exposure to nicotine may cause cognitive deficits in his children
A father's exposure to nicotine may cause cognitive deficits in his children and even grandchildren, according to a study in mice publishing on October...
Nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise
One question that scientists and fitness experts alike would love to answer is whether exercise or nutrition has a bigger positive impact on bone...
A new scientific study of forecasts and alternative scenarios for life expectancy and major...
A new scientific study of forecasts and alternative scenarios for life expectancy and major causes of death in 2040 shows all countries are likely...
