Five Percentage Increase in Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Found in Europe
An increase of five percent was observed in pancreatic cancer-associated deaths in between 1990 and 2016. This has been found to be the highest increase […]
Unnecessary Excitability In Legs Could be the Reason Behind Restless Leg’s Syndrome
Increased excitability has been found in the nerve cells that supply the leg muscles. These excitability issues could be causing restless legs syndrome, finds a […]
Burden of Liver Cancer Rising in Medicare Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 — Both hospitalizations and deaths are increasing among Medicare recipients with liver cancer, according to a study presented at The Liver […]
Climate Change Expected to Lead to Rise in Lyme Disease
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 — Rising temperatures are expected to increase the number of cases of Lyme disease in the United States by more than […]
Identification of LZTR1 leads to novel insights into RAS-driven diseases
Mutations in RAS proteins initiate many of the most aggressive tumors, and the search for pharmacological inhibitors of these proteins has become a priority in […]
Zika Could Infect the Baby by Hijacking Its Road To Immunity
Developing antibodies to dengue virus makes it easier for zika virus to come and attack the placental cells, finds a new study. The findings of […]
Vapers May Prompt Smokers to Quit: Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 — Could vapers be a good influence on smokers? New research suggests that’s so: Cigarette smokers who spent more time with […]
AHA: Warm, Wet Weather Linked to Better Outcomes for Stroke Survivors
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Rainy days may bring a lot more than relief from summer heat — they also are connected […]
Under New Plan, FDA Hopes to Cut Use of Dogs in Veterinary Drug Trials
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 — As part of a new effort to cut the use of dogs in drug trials, the U.S. Food and Drug […]
AHA: Cold-Weather Drinks Are Here, But Watch Out for the Calories
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Comfort-inducing seasonal drinks abound during the fall and winter. From the sweet, spicy goodness of pumpkin spice […]
