Researchers have determined that a human gene present in 75% of the population is a key reason why a class…
About 44% of high school seniors who misuse prescription drugs have multiple drug sources
Roughly 11% of high school seniors reported prescription drug misuse during the past year, and of those, 44% used multiple…
Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts
CompCyst, a new test, distinguishes pancreatic cysts that are destined to become cancer and need to be surgically removed from…
New tuberculosis tests pave way for cow vaccination programs
Skin tests that can distinguish between cattle that are infected with tuberculosis (TB) and those that have been vaccinated against…
Medical News Today: What to know about inflammatory rheumatism
Conditions that involve inflammation in the joints are known as inflammatory rheumatism. This article looks at the types, symptoms, and…
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Declared a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization issued the order; the virus has infected more than 2,500 people and killed nearly 1,700.
Making cancer stem cells visible to the immune system
Leukemia stem cells protect themselves against the immune defense by suppressing a target molecule for killer cells. This protective mechanism…
Possible drug target for deadly heart condition
A genetic mutation linked to dilated cardiomyopathy, a dangerous enlargement of the heart’s main pumping chamber, activates a biological pathway…
Can gut infection trigger Parkinson’s disease?
Results suggest some forms of PD are an autoimmune disease triggered years before noticeable symptoms.
Cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients pinpointed
Scientists have discovered that a specific brain cell known as a ‘projection neuron’ has a central role to play in…