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Blocking Signaling Protein Prevents Prostate Cancer Spread, Scientists Find
Researchers have shown that by blocking a signaling protein, they can prevent prostate cancer cells from metastasizing. In a series of experiments in both the laboratory and animal models, they...
Modified cancer treatment is developed
EXETER, England, May 27 (UPI) -- British scientists from the Peninsula Medical School say they've modified a photodynamic treatment that's designed to destroy cancer cells.
Protein may help reduce triglycerides
PITTSBURGH, May 27 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've identified a potential target to treat hypertriglyceridemia -- a lipid disorder usually seen in obese and diabetic people.
Failed HIV Drug Gets Second Chance With Addition Of Gold Nanoparticles
Researchers have discovered that adding tiny bits of gold to a failed HIV drug rekindle the drug's ability to stop the virus from invading the body's immune system. The addition...
Anti-HIV Drugs Reduce The Cause Of Some Forms Of Vision Loss
A potential new therapeutic use for anti-HIV drugs known as protease inhibitors in limiting the vision loss that often follows retinal detachment has been suggested by researchers studying the effects...
Genetic variability discovered in Chagas vector
A large genetic variability, previously undetected, has been found in the vector responsible for Chagas disease, says a study.
Male Painters And Decorators Exposed To Fertility Damaging Chemicals, Study Shows
Men working as painters and decorators who are exposed to glycol ethers are more likely to have poor semen quality, according to new research. Men who work with solvents such...
Report: Superbugs killed record number
LONDON, May 23 (UPI) -- Superbugs are killing a record number of patients in hospitals, nursing homes and hospices, the British Office for National Statistics indicated.
WHO: Non-communicable diseases big killers
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 23 (UPI) -- Chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke are the chief causes of death globally, a study by World Health Organization in...
Preserving skin elasticity could unlock secrets for better body health
University of Manchester scientists have begun a study to understand the decline of ‘springiness` in our bodies' skin and tissues as we get older.
Rx: High drug costs lower hospital bills
KENNEBUNK, Maine, May 23 (UPI) -- High prescription drug costs can help lower other medical expenses, such as physician services and hospital expenditures, a U.S. survey indicates.
Trucking regulators warn against Chantix
WASHINGTON, May 23 (UPI) -- U.S. federal trucking regulators have advised medical examiners not to qualify anyone using Chantix, an anti-smoking drug linked to possible health issues.
Hypoxia training suppresses harmful cardiac nitric oxide production during heart attack
Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas have demonstrated that, contrary to prevailing dogma, hypoxia can be remarkably beneficial to the heart.
Why the thumbs-up won't go away
Seems everyone these days is giving the thumbs-up, no matter the circumstances. Where did this hand gesture begin and why can't we stop flashing the thumbs-up?
Surgeons Save Rescue Dog With Pacemaker
Surgeons at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine installed a pacemaker in a search-and-rescue dog's heart.
Sexual performance aid could be dangerous: Health Canada
Health Canada has issued a warning about Desire, a male-sexual-performance aid that could pose serious health complications.
McCain appears cancer-free, healthy
(AP) -- Three-time melanoma survivor John McCain appears cancer-free, has a strong heart and is in otherwise general good health, according to eight years of medical records reviewed by...
Act early to blunt long-term impact of diabetes: study
Aggressive insulin treatment or lifestyle changes at the onset of diabetes can sharply curb the incidence and impact of the disease over the long haul, according to two studies released...
Hospital recruiting more French volunteers
The Saint John Regional Hospital is adding more French services for its patients.
New Single-Dose Orthopoxvirus Drug In First Stage Of Human Trials
A new single-dose antiviral drug has been developed against orthopoxvirus that was safely tolerated in humans during phase I trials and could potentially be used to prevent and treat smallpox....
Science Weekly podcast: homeopathy, placebos, and quackery
Alok Jha and James Randerson are joined by Simon Singh to discuss his new book, Trick or Treatment: Alternative Medicine on Trial. Plus, who will win the world's most...
Charlottetown hospital struck by superbug
Officials at Charlottetown's Queen Elizabeth Hospital are dealing with a rare form of infectious bacteria, vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
Will polyclinics deliver real benefits to patients?
Government proposals to establish polyclinics are intended to reshape NHS services, but will they deliver the more patient centred care they propose, or do they risk becoming an expensive mistake?...
A trial of removing food additives should be considered for hyperactive children
A properly supervised trial eliminating colours and preservatives from the diet of hyperactive children should considered a part of the standard treatment, says an editorial in this week`s BMJ.
What identifies cancer cells causing relapse and metastasis? Not CD133
New data, generated by Shahin Rafii and colleagues, at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, through analysis of human colon cancer cells and mice, have shed doubt on...
Best Bet For Boosting Brawn In Women Is Traditional Strength Training
Women who want to build muscle strength and endurance should choose traditional strength training methods instead of low velocity routines, according to a recent study. The study examined whether low...
Sealife at risk from rapid acidification
Scientists find high acidity in North American Pacific coast that could profoundly effect sealife
New moms tested for HIV infection
LONDON, May 22 (UPI) -- Hundreds of new mothers in Britain are being tested for the HIV virus after learning the doctor who delivered their babies has the...