The tumor suppressor protein ARID1A controls global transcription in ovarian epithelial cells, according to new research conducted at The Wistar
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Trade challenges from wealthy countries may impede noncommunicable disease prevention in LMICs
National regulations aimed at preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in smaller, low- or middle-income countries may be influenced by challenges made
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Direct-acting antivirals effective for hepatitis C in seniors
(HealthDay)—For older patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy is effective, according to a study published online
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Many childhood cancer survivors in denial about future health risks
(HealthDay)—Many adult survivors of childhood cancer don’t worry about their future health and may skip crucial screenings and lifestyle changes,
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Delivering insulin in a pill—Technique could replace daily injections for diabetics
Given the choice of taking a pill or injecting oneself with a needle, most of us would opt to regulate
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Most commonly used HIV drug worldwide not associated with increased risk for suicide in Uganda
A multinational collaboration of researchers found that efavirenz, the key component of the most commonly used HIV cocktail in the
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Allergic rhinitis has negative impact on QOL in teens
(HealthDay)—For adolescents, allergic rhinitis (AR) has a negative impact, affecting quality of life, daily functioning, and sleep, according to a
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Palliative care reduces odds of suicide in lung cancer patients
(HealthDay)—Patients with advanced lung cancer have increased incidence of suicide, which is reduced in association with receipt of palliative care,
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Nearly 400 people used California assisted death law in 2017
California health officials say 374 terminally ill people took drugs to end their lives in 2017, the first full year
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No evidence that vitamin D protects against high blood pressure in pregnancy
There is no strong evidence that vitamin D protects against pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (hypertension) or pre-eclampsia, conclude researchers in
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