Three injured after fire breaks out at Israeli hospital
Three people were injured – one seriously and two lightly – after a fire broke out in the…
Indoor air quality plays major role in adult asthma symptoms
For adults with asthma, having fans, air purifiers or other ventilation and exhaust systems – especially in kitchens…
Genome sequencing data reveals new insights into Epstein-Barr virus immunity
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause certain types of cancer or autoimmune diseases, but how the body controls…
Researchers have heavy news for ‘light’ smokers
Smoking as few as two to five cigarettes a day may more than double your risk for serious…
Redefining cardiovascular care for women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has…
Rising lung cancer in never smokers demands urgent research focus
Lung cancer patients who have never smoked make up a significant and growing share of global lung cancer…
Singapore study finds age, smoking and genetic mutations together heighten stomach cancer risk
A Singapore study led by Duke‑NUS Medical School and NUHS found that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic…
Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men
Men begin developing coronary heart disease – which can lead to heart attacks – years earlier than women,…
Apps could be the support smokers need to quit
People who are trying to stop smoking could benefit from using a mobile phone app to assist their…
Cervical cancer association with unsafe sex and smoking
Even as age-standardized death rates fall, population growth and deep social divides keep cervical cancer deadly. Study: Global…
A single immune protein may help explain why kidney and heart disease often develop together
A growing body of human, genetic, and experimental evidence suggests that suPAR may not only signal disease risk…
Study reveals how brain protein KCC2 influences reward learning
A new finding from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center shows that the learning process of associating cues…