New robotic testing method reveals overlooked proprioception deficits after stroke
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up,…
Breast cancer cells use a molecular switch to survive stress
Cells are regularly faced with environmental stresses that may damage or destroy them. To survive, they quickly adjust…
Arsenic reduction in drinking water associated with lower risk of death from chronic illnesses
A new 20-year study of nearly 11,000 adults in Bangladesh found that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water…
Red meat raises inflammation marker CRP in clinical trials
A new systematic review and meta-analysis highlight when red meat increases a key inflammation marker and why the…
Asbestos sand contamination also affecting New Zealand, after 70 Australian schools close
Early childhood centres and schools in New Zealand are following Australia’s lead and hurrying to remove and dispose…
CT Scans Predicted to Result in 100,000 New Cancers Across The US
More Americans are receiving computed tomography (CT) scans than ever before, and while this technology can save lives,…
Four surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist
Many people experience pain or irritation after drinking alcohol in the lower chest or abdomen due to inflammation…
Kate Twigg was diagnosed with cancer twice. Here’s what it taught her
Kate Twigg, pictured with her husband Sam, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2021. Photo /…
Groundbreaking new mouse study turns what we know about cancer on its head
New findings have challenged long-held beliefs about cancer and aging. A study, conducted on mice by Stanford Medicine…
How Early Detection Helped Maria Menounos Against Pancreatic Cancer
Maria Menounos, whose went through surgery in 2017 to remove a meningioma and in 2023 to remove a…
I Got Cervical Cancer at 35. It Impacted Motherhood, Marriage, Finances
Gabi McCord paces her kitchen. Crayon drawings are pinned to the fridge, shelves are cluttered with picture frames,…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. has revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The news comes in tandem with his…