Allan Harris is living with a soft tissue tumour in his stomach called rhabdomyosarcoma. After spending lots of time in
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Pedal to the metal: Speeding up treatments for ALS
A therapeutic intervention for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, could be on the horizon
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Scientists closer to finding the cell of origin for ovarian cancer
Researchers at the University of Oxford are now closer to finding the cell of origin of ovarian cancer, and their
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Study provides new understanding of mitochondria genome, potential for new avenues of treatment for cancers
A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center furthered understanding about mitochondria, the cell components known
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Why weight training may be the best exercise for everyone
While research shows little or no link between exercise and any meaningful long-term weight loss, that doesn’t mean exercising, particularly
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The benefits of physical activity for older adults
Physically active older adults benefit from reduced risks of early death, breast and prostate cancer, fractures, recurrent falls, functional limitations,
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New China virus details show challenge for outbreak control
It can spread person to person, even if someone is showing no symptoms. The next in line can continue to
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These Super Sunday puppies aren’t just adorable, they can be good for health
It’s hard to believe, but America’s favorite puppy wrangler used to live in a housing development that didn’t allow pets.
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Double trouble: A drug for alcoholism can also treat cancer by targeting macrophages
Developing a therapy to combat cancer remains one of the most difficult challenges in medical research. Cancer cells use the
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Study urges national review of support services for male survivors of sexual violence
The sentencing of Reynhard Sinaga, the most prolific convicted rapist in British history, who preyed on largely straight men in
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