How Not Smoking But Using Aspirin Could Reduce Your Risk Of Female Cancers
Breast cancer and ovarian cancer claim the lives of numerous women every year. According to two new studies, not smoking and taking low doses of Aspirin every day could reduce your risk.
A Rainbow Coalition for Cancer
Most Americans know that a pink ribbon stands for breast cancer. But what about testicular (orchid), uterine (peach), pancreatic (purple), lung (white), and head and heck (ivory or burgundy) cancer ribbons? Maybe it's time for a rainbow colation.
Doctors May Have Developed a New No-Knife Surgery for Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery has been around for about 40 years, but it's still a dangerous technique. A procedure may make it possible to "bypass bypass": for easier weight loss.
Scientists Find New Hope For Balding Problems
Hair loss is a common problem for men and women. Current treatments for severe hair loss help promote hair regrowth and prevent hair loss, but new research provides hope for growth of new hair in bald areas.
Right And Left Brain Personality Theory Debunked
People are often categorized as "right: or "left" brainers. Very different from being right or left handed! But what does it really mean anyway, to be a "right" or a "left" brainer? Is there any medical significance to these associations?
Why New Targeted Drugs Are Unlikely To Solve The Problem Of Cancer?
New generation of targeted cancer drugs renewed the hope for developing the cure for disease. However, new research reveals that cancer constantly evolves forming new mutated versions. Targeted drugs only eliminate a part of these cells.
The Truth About the European E. coli Outbreak
For over a week the lead stories on the news have concerned the outbreak of E. coli infection centered in Germany. As this article is being written, a relatively uncommon strain of one of the world's most common bacteria has killed 22 people.
A New Non-Drug Treatment For Cervical Dystonia
Paula Thibodeaux was 38 years old when doctors told her that she had carpal tunnel syndrome. But she soon realized she had a much more serious condition when the pain in her right arm spread up to her neck and then out to the rest of her body.
Science Maps The Connections And Functions Of Nerve Cells In The Brain Together For The First Time
Researchers from the University College of London have devised a way which can help to map the connections between the neurons present in the brain and their functions simultaneously, for the first time. Can you imagine what can this lead to?
Abbott Absorbable Heart Stent Proven Safe and Effective
The Absorb heart stent, made by Abbott Laboratories, designed to dissolve after placement to restore the artery's natural flexibility, has proven safe and effective six and nine months after being implanted in patients.