Medicine
Drugs That Ramp Up the Immune System against Tumor Cells are Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Enhancing the body's own immune system is leading to promising results in the battle against malignancy
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Health
Undergoing Fertility Treatment? Watch Your Plastics
Evidence mounts that BPA reduces the chances of success for in-vitro fertilization
Environment
Building Trust: From Boat to Plate, More Info about Seafood Is a Good Thing [Video]
New report indicates the benefits and feasibility of seafood traceability
Fitness
Good Match Not Always Needed for Living Donor Kidney Transplant
Receiving a mismatched kidney reduces the risk of death compared to forgoing a transplant or waiting to get an organ from a deceased donor
Fitness
"Good" Cholesterol Mutation Linked to Heart Disease
Genetic study deals blow to the idea that high levels of HDL cholesterol reduce heart risk
Public Health
Sexual Transmission of Zika More Common Than Previously Believed
The more scientists learn about the mosquito-borne virus “the worse things seem to get”
Health
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Fails Due to Complications
The uterine transplantation was the first of 10 in a clinical trial at Cleveland Clinic
Fitness
Should More Kids Eat Nuts?
Allergies, false fears of weight gain and perhaps cost keep many children from enjoying the proved health benefits of almonds and other nuts
Health
Evidence Grows Linking Zika, Microcephaly and Other Nerve Syndromes
Studies offer first hints about how the virus might damage the developing brain and fetus
Health
First U.S. Woman with Uterus Transplant Looks Forward to Pregnancy
The patient, who was born without a uterus, received a womb from a deceased donor in her 30s
Health
First Zika-Linked Birth Defects Detected in Colombia
Cases may signal start of anticipated wave of birth defects in country already hit hard by outbreak
Health
Fat Mice Provide Clue to Obesity-Colon Cancer Puzzle
Study suggests stem-cell stimulation is behind obesity’s contribution to cancer risk
Health
U.S. Eyes Innovative Approaches to Tamp Down Zika
Ahead of dangerous summer months lawmakers mull GM mosquito trials as one way to combat Zika’s spread
Health
Elderly May Not Need Routine Vision Checks During Physicals, Panel Says
While not harmful, screening adults over 65 doesn't appear to result in better health outcomes, according to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Fitness
How Gut Microbiota Impacts HIV Disease
A new understanding of the role gut microbiota plays in HIV disease is beginning to emerge, suggesting potential new strategies to manage the infection
Health
Female Libido Drug Only Provides "Marginal" Benefit
One in three women experience side effects from the medication
Health
Zika Linked to Guillain–Barré Syndrome, Study Finds
Scientists say the virus increases the risk of developing the rare neurological illness, which can cause paralysis
Public Health
Why Ebola Survivors Struggle with New Symptoms
From Liberia in an exclusive Scientific American report, victims say they are tormented by brain deficits and more. A new study hints at hidden virus remnants or immune system overreactions...
Health
Evidence on Talc Cancer Risk Differs for Jurors, Researchers
Despite the $72-million verdict, scientists say the evidence of real danger is inconclusive
Health
Ebola Survivor's Blood Holds Promise of New Treatment
An antibody from a man who survived infection from the 1995 outbreak shows potent effect against deadly virus
