Researchers have discovered that a cell adhesion protein, E-cadherin, allows breast cancer cells to survive as they travel through the…
What the noggin of modern humans’ ancestor would have looked like
Despite having lived about 300,000 years ago, the oldest ancestor of all members of our species had a surprisingly modern…
Multicomponent home-based treatments improve mobility in older adults after hip fracture
Each year more than 260,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures, a debilitating injury that can severely and permanently…
Medical News Today: Safe home remedies for toddler cough
Many cough medicines are not safe for toddlers. However, gentle home remedies such as honey and ivy leaf can help…
Medical News Today: Standing burns more calories than sitting or lying
A new study of healthy young adults suggests that standing more could be a simple way to raise daily energy…
Precious metal flecks could be catalyst for better cancer therapies
Tiny extracts of a precious metal used widely in industry could play a vital role in new cancer therapies.
Animal model proteins important in study of human disease
Little is known about the proteins and cellular pathways that lead to the formation of the human heart or the…
New blood test for prostate cancer is highly-accurate and avoids invasive biopsies
A new and simple blood test has been found to efficiently and accurately detect the presence of aggressive prostate cancer,…
Pelosi Energizes Battle to Lower Drug Prices
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s draft plan to allow the federal government to negotiate the price of hundreds of drugs will add…
Reconfigurable electronics show promise for wearable, implantable devices
Medical implants of the future may feature reconfigurable electronic platforms that can morph in shape and size dynamically as bodies…