Breakthrough drug shows early promise for multiple myeloma A small clinical trial has shown that a new drug has promise for targeting tumours in patients with an aggressive type of blood cancer. Oct 8, 2018 0 26
One-third of 'gluten-free' restaurant foods in U.S. are not, study finds (HealthDay)—If you're gluten-sensitive, watch out: One-third of the "gluten-free" foods sold in U.S. restaurants actually contain trace levels of the substance, new research suggests. Oct 8, 2018 0 1441
AZ company recalls raw beef products linked to Salmonella (HealthDay)—An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds (2.9 million kilograms) of beef linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 57 people in 16 states. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. ... Oct 8, 2018 0 3
Tips for enhancing the spa experience (HealthDay)—While a weekend (or longer) retreat can be very rejuvenating, day spas have made it possible for almost everyone to enjoy a short escape from life's stresses. Oct 8, 2018 0 0
Tokophobia: the women with an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth Childbirth can clearly be a scary prospect. For women who have not given birth before, it is the great unknown. Research into women's concerns and fears suggests that women may be anxious about the risk of injuries or complications, ... Oct 8, 2018 0 3
New discovery restores insulin cell function in type 2 diabetes By blocking a protein, VDAC1, in the insulin-producing beta cells, it is possible to restore their normal function in case of type 2 diabetes. In preclinical experiments, the researchers behind a new study have also shown ... Oct 8, 2018 1 3953
Bone-eating giant cell provides clues to brittle bones and other disorders Bone-related diseases are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and reduced quality of life for millions of people. They include osteoporosis, periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis – the number of people suffering ... Oct 8, 2018 0 1
Immunotherapy effective against hereditary melanoma Individuals with an inherited form of skin cancer often have a poor prognosis. The type of immunotherapy that was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is, however, particularly effective in this patient ... Oct 8, 2018 0 16
Flashbacks, nightmares and memory burn – why sexual assault victims stay silent With the FBI background investigation report now passed to the White House, a Senate vote could come as early as Friday on the future of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. His nomination has been under immense scrutiny ... Oct 8, 2018 0 5
Study shows DNA of people with childhood abuse or depression ages faster DNA from people who suffer from major depression is biologically older than that of healthy people by on average 8 months, suggesting that they are biologically older than their corresponding calendar age. This effect was ... Oct 8, 2018 0 274
