Damon Runyon supports young scientists driving cancer research innovation
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and…
Study reveals immune aging differs significantly between men and women
Statistics show clear differences in the population’s immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections…
Early mornings, countless miles – all in bid for cheerleading glory
Four cheerleaders have said a lot of “blood, sweat and tears” have gone into their dream of competing…
Tulane study shows team approach improves hypertension treatment success
High blood pressure is treatable through medications and lifestyle changes but remains a leading cause of death in…
OICR funds four Ontario teams to develop next-generation cancer therapies
Better cancer care depends on better treatment options. That’s why the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is…
New guidelines and follow-up standards improve pulmonary embolism outcomes
Pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot travels…
Sugar intake may reduce effectiveness of relaxation exercises
How does sugar affect relaxation exercises? A new study carried out by researchers from the University of Konstanz…
Mount Sinai launches Adams Valve Institute for advanced heart care
The Mount Sinai Health System today announced the launch of the Adams Valve Institute, a new global center…
Blocking nitric oxide suppresses tumor growth in aggressive pediatric neuroblastoma
The tumor begins before birth. Somewhere in the developing fetus, neural crest cells that should have matured into…
Challenging processed meat risks for dry-cured ham consumption
New evidence challenges assumptions about processed meats, suggesting that not all cured products carry the same cardiometabolic risks…
Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends among China youth
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging…
New blood biomarker improves cancer risk detection in people with Lynch Syndrome
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a new blood-based biomarker that can…