If you’ve never had a heart attack or stroke, you likely should not be taking aspirin to prevent them, according…
Biomarker in urine may offer noninvasive detection of prostate cancer
A research study has identified a novel prostate cancer gene fusion involving the KLK4 protein coding gene and KLKP1 pseudogene.…
New mechanism controlling DNA repair identified
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), is the macromolecule that holds all hereditary and genetic information. Continuously under assault, alterations and damage to…
Engineered T cells may be harnessed to kill solid tumor cells
A new study finds that a form of immunotherapy used to treat the blood cancer leukemia may be effective in…
Hypoglycaemia prevention could cut hospital stays
New research shows that preventing in-patients with diabetes from developing hypoglycaemia could dramatically reduce the length of time they spend…
Laser therapy gains credibility as effective option for treating vaginal problems
Nearly 50% of menopausal women complain of vaginal dryness, itching, and burning, among other commonly reported menopause symptoms. Laser therapy…
James Robinson, 79, Dies; Filled an Ambulance Gap in Brooklyn
Frustrated that responses to emergency calls took too long in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he started a volunteer ambulance corps, and it’s been…
James Robinson, 79, Dies; Filled an Ambulance Gap in Brooklyn
Frustrated that responses to emergency calls took too long in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he started a volunteer ambulance corps, and it’s been…
Teens taking oral contraceptives may be at increased risk for depressive symptoms
Investigators report that there was no association between oral contraceptive use and depressive symptom severity in the entire population they…
Female surgeons earned 24% less per hour while operating compared to male surgeons
Female surgeons earned 24 per cent less per hour while operating compared to male surgeons, finds a new study, which…