Medications

Targeted drug could benefit young patients with invasive sarcoma

A collaborative research team, led by scientists at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, has identified a targeted drug that could effectively treat an aggressive ...

Health

Air pollution can have harmful effects on your lung health

We are exposed to air pollution daily. When we step outside, we inhale pollutants from particulate matter (such as smoke or dust), burning fossil fuels, wildfires and more. For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, medical professionals ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening

The Health and Human Services Department is proposing new initiatives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a program to increase hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, as part of a broader push ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Study links depression, insomnia to higher risk of dementia

A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that people over 50 who suffer from both depression and insomnia are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Cardiology

Chronic pain may increase risk of high blood pressure in adults

Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today in Hypertension.

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