Cart is empty A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials report.
Existing drug class may help patients with skin cancer that resists standard treatments
Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.
CT colonography beats stool DNA testing for colon cancer screening
Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study published in Radiology.
With cancer the leading cause of death for firefighters, fire department partners with biotech to improve the odds
Every day, firefighters are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals from the scorched aftermath of forest fires, the melting pot of kitchen cleaning supplies in burning homes, and abandoned polyurethane appliances and bags in homeless encampment blazes.
Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke
Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn’t beat efficiently. This makes the heart unable to pump enough blood out to the body with each heartbeat. It’s estimated 12.1 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AFib by 2030.
Orgasms aren’t the sole key to women’s sexual satisfaction, study finds
A new study on women’s sexual experiences has challenged the commonly-held belief that reaching orgasm during sex is the single, essential indicator of a successful sexual encounter or a satisfying sexual relationship.
Drop in mental health scores seen with primary open-angle glaucoma diagnosis
Diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is associated with a reduction in mental health scores, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
AI used to analyze cancer samples to improve treatment outcomes
A new way of using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze thousands of patients’ cancer samples has been developed by scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in an international collaboration published in the journal Cancer Discovery.
Long-term study ties midlife vascular health to later dementia risk
Dementia before age 80 is potentially preventable through early intervention on common vascular risk factors, according to research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Findings suggest that up to 44% of dementia cases could be attributed to vascular risk factors, specifically hypertension, diabetes, or smoking.
Largest twin study explores whether the environment affects people differently depending on their genes
An international team of researchers led by King’s College London has identified genetic factors that may make some individuals more or less sensitive to the environments they experience.