A Duke Health pilot project suggests that in the near future, a blood test could show whether arteries carrying blood
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3-D printing could give you a better pill to swallow
In March 2017, 13-year-old Joseph was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. He has been undergoing treatment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Continue reading »Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer
Prostate cancer affects around 1 in 9 men in the United States. Due to its high prevalence, researchers are constantly
Continue reading »You are sensitive to cold or nervous? This could be due to an iron deficiency – Video
Iron deficiency is referred to as the most common nutritional deficit worldwide. However, the symptoms are often inconspicuous and are
Continue reading »Hearts from unusual donors could help meet growing transplant demand
Researchers say the ever-growing waiting list of hopeful heart transplant recipients could be trimmed down if only more patients were
Continue reading »Antibiotic could protect against neurodegenerative diseases during aging
An antibiotic, minocycline, can increase the lifespan of roundworms by preventing the build-up of proteins during aging, a study in
Continue reading »Study in mice suggests drug to turn fat ‘brown’ could help fight obesity
Our bodies contain two types of fat: white fat and brown fat. While white fat stores calories, brown fat burns
Continue reading »Pancreatic cancer’s addiction could be its end
Cancer cells are often described as cells “gone bad” or “renegade.” New research reveals that in some of the deadliest
Continue reading »Stroke of genius: Drug could target leading cause in young
A study led by researchers at the Centenary Institute has identified a drug currently used to treat cancer patients, as
Continue reading »Clearing up misconceptions about gun violence could make suicide attempts less deadly, study says
When we talk about gun violence in the United States, we talk about homicides. But there are roughly twice as
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