Cancer has always been thought of as something that grows rapidly and uncontrollably, but this view may be wrong. New
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Another mosquito species may carry Zika
Another mosquito may carry the zika virus, but more research is needed to confirm the early lab tests, University of
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A bit of dark chocolate might sweeten your vision
It may not replace prescription glasses, but a few bites of dark chocolate might offer a slight and temporary bump
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Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents
A Brazilian study published April 26 in the journal Cancer Research shows for the first time in vivo that Zika
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Scientists identify a potential treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
A research collaboration has led to a new potential treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) or Rendu-Osler syndrome, a rare
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Substance use disorders linked to conversion to schizophrenia
(HealthDay)—Substance use disorders are associated with conversion from schizotypal disorder to schizophrenia, according to a study published online April 25
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Molecular culprit behind virus-mediated chronic inflammation and cancers identified
Within cells infected by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), the human protein CADM1 interacts with viral proteins to promote chronic inflammation,
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Studies find more patients admitted to hospitals with cardiac conditions in winter months
Two new studies examined seasonal variations in cardiac-related hospitalizations specifically for aortic dissection and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI). The results
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No future for egoists—that’s what their brain says
Some people are worried about the future consequences of climate change, while others consider them too remote to have an
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New link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to SIDS
Brief arousals during sleep—sometimes as many as ten to fifteen per night—appear random in time and occur in humans and
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