The “Jeopardy!” host revealed in March that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Alex Trebek Says He’s in a New Round of Chemotherapy
The “Jeopardy!” host revealed in March that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Medical News Today: New prostate cancer blood test could reduce biopsies
Testing for circulating tumor cells in the blood alongside PSA can increase accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis to more than…
A safer way for police to test drug evidence
Scientists have demonstrated a way for police to quickly and safely test whether a baggie or other package contains illegal…
Clues to the origin of Huntington’s disease, and a new way to find drugs
Using a new technique to study brain development, scientists were able to trace the causes of Huntington’s back to early…
Environmental toxin produced by algae may lead to ALS
A computer generated-simulation allowed researchers to see how a toxin produced by algal blooms in saltwater might cause Amyotrophic Lateral…
Potential target for cardiac fibrosis treatment
A research team has identified a potential target for treating heart failure related to fibrosis. The study looked at an…
Radiation therapy effective against deadly heart rhythm
A single high dose of radiation aimed at the heart significantly reduces episodes of a potentially deadly rapid heart rhythm,…
One way childhood trauma leads to poorer health for women
Researchers have long known that childhood trauma is linked to poorer health for women at midlife. A new study shows…
Tortillas tell the story of folate deficiency in Mexico
A new study hat accounts for folic acid fortification in staple foods made from wheat and corn, such as bakery…