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Sprayable gel could help prevent recurrences of cancer after surgery
Many people who are diagnosed with cancer will undergo some type of surgery to treat their disease - almost 95 percent of people with early-diagnosed breast cancer will require...
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Slow-growing type of glioma may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, suggests study
Immunotherapy has proved effective in treating a number of cancers, but brain tumors have remained stubbornly resistant.
25 minutes ago - News Medical
Systolic blood pressure lower than the heart rate indicates a poor outcome in patients with severe isolated traumatic brain injury: A Cross-Sectional Study
A systolic blood pressure lower than the heart rate could indicate a poor condition in trauma patients. In such scenarios, the reversed shock index is
51 minutes ago - International Journal of Surgery
Why exercise is important for people with high blood pressure
Hypertension puts you at risk of developing a lot of serious diseases, many of which can end in premature death. Regular exercise is recognized as one of the best ways to...
5 hours ago - Natural News
Woman Inhales Brain-Eating Amoeba Using Neti Pot
A Seattle woman died from a rare brain-eating amoeba after using a neti pot with unsterilized tap water.
6 hours ago - The Huffington Post - 2 articles
Activating parts of the brain could help alleviate opioid-related social isolation
One of the many painful and challenging aspects of the US opioid crisis is that people abusing opioids often isolate themselves from family and friends, making it difficult for...
6 hours ago - ScienceDaily
Brain-Eating Amoeba Tied to Tap Water in Neti Pot
This a rare case that serves as a reminder for people to follow the directions when using a Neti pot, and to use only boiled or distilled water, said Dr. Charles Cobbs, a...
7 hours ago - Web MD - 2 articles
Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes
Neurons in the brain and spinal cord don't grow back after injury, unlike those in the rest of the body. Now, researchers have identified some of the key steps taken by nerves...
8 hours ago - ScienceDaily
Some brain tumors may respond to immunotherapy
A new study suggests that a slow-growing brain tumor arising in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, which gives the immune system...
9 hours ago - ScienceDaily - 4 articles
Your brain on imagination: It's a lot like reality, study shows
New brain imaging research shows that imagining a threat lights up similar regions as experiencing it does. It suggests imagination can be a powerful tool in overcoming phobias...
9 hours ago - ScienceDaily
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New research concludes that loud music played during spin classes can cause...
Loud music might be pumping you up during spin classes, but Harvard researchers believe it also harms your hearing. They reported that the music played during most spin classes...
Shihu, a highly valued herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help reduce...
The Dendrobium genus of orchids is commonly used as ornamental plants across the globe. However, data from a study has revealed that these unique flowering plants may also...
Brain-Eating Amoeba Tied to Tap Water in Neti Pot
This a rare case that serves as a reminder for people to follow the directions when using a Neti pot, and to use only boiled or distilled water, said Dr. Charles Cobbs, a...
Supreme Court Declines Key Planned Parenthood Case
Abortion opponents have say Planned Parenthood - the nation's largest abortion provider - should not receive any government money.
Lifelong Exercise Habits Can Keep Your Heart And Muscles 30 Years Younger
Seniors that have regularly exercised for decades are now fabulously fit and healthy in their 70s and 80s You probably don't need to read yet another article about how exercise...
Daniel Hayes: Making peace with the long game
As a devoted runner, fitness was just a way of life for Daniel Hayes. So when his health threw him a curveball and he wound up on meds that slowed his metabolism, none of his...
12 Gifts For Anyone Who Loves Potlucks
She loves to invite people over and can put up a party for 10 in under an hour. You love going to her house for a potluck because she's your good friend but also, because she...
Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Republican Arguments To Defund Planned Parenthood
The move is seen as a huge win for women's healthcare Today, the Supreme Court refused to consider efforts by some Republican-led states to block funding for Planned...
Regular Flu Shot: A Lifesaver for Many Heart Failure Patients
Getting a regular flu shot may save many heart failure patients' lives, reveals a new study. Annual flu vaccination is considered as a safe, low-cost way to reduce flu-related...
Benefits of Taking Statins Outweigh Risks
Statins are safe drugs with low risk of adverse effects as per a recent statement by the American Heart Association following a review of several studies that have assessed the...