Cancer, aging-related diseases and other illnesses are closely tied to an important enzyme called “telomerase.” UCLA researchers report in the
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Ebola toll in DR Congo rises to 27
Two more people have died of Ebola in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the toll to 27 in nearly
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Fake organs guide the way for ‘impossible’ cancer surgery
Anthony Camnetar remembers the first time he was told that he had von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. He
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Want narcissists to donate to your cause? Make it about them
When narcissistic individuals are able to imagine themselves in a victim’s situation, they are more likely to donate to charity,
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Stroke survivors could gain the most from new blood pressure guidelines
Treating high blood pressure in stroke survivors more aggressively, could cut deaths by one-third, according to new research in Journal
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Scientists work to dissolve the NETs that worsen TBI damage
Immune cells that are first responders to a traumatic brain injury appear to also contribute to the secondary damage that
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Rigorous study finds widely used treatment for infection fails young cancer patients
A treatment designed to reduce bloodstream infections due to central venous catheters that had worked well in lab studies and
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Mindfulness program may help increase physical activity levels
(HealthDay)—A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective as structured exercise programs for increasing physical activity, according to
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Man was awake for 90 minutes during CPR: report
(HealthDay)—It’s your worst nightmare: As doctors race to save your life while performing CPR, you’re actually awake and conscious of
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Putting lungs under less stress
The numbers are grim: Of the 200,000 Americans diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) each year, 30 to 50
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