Britons issued warning over common medication after father’s tragic death
A Welsh family is urging Britons on long-term reflux medication to seek proper screening after losing their father…
Medication cost prevents cancer patient from accessing treatment
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) – Jen Holifield has multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. Her doctor prescribed Lenalidomide —…
Unmasking the hyperactive circuitry of early Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at King’s College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer’s…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
What pet cats can tell us about human cancer
They live in our houses, drink our water and even sleep in our beds. Cats have become an…
‘I didn’t know I was at high prostate cancer risk’
Three years ago, Maurice Blake was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “I didn’t have any of the traditional symptoms,…
Former CFL player Alex Singleton receiving NFL’s Ed Block Courage Award with Denver Broncos
Photo: Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos Former Calgary Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton has been awarded the Ed Block Courage Award…
Doctors warn of cancer symptom mistaken for heartburn that should never be ignored
Doctors have issued a warning of a cancer symptom that is often mistaken for heartburn, with them urging…
Ottawa community advocate raises funds for cancer research, one laugh at a time
Jenny Chen is, according to her friends, one of the funniest women in Ottawa. A passionate community advocate,…
Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3…
New research initiative aims to predict and prevent diseases before they start
What if doctors could tell you a disease was coming years before you felt a single symptom-and stop…
Remote ischemic conditioning shields the heart from chemotherapy damage
Advances in cancer treatment mean that more people than ever are surviving the disease. However, some of the…