Prepping for colonoscopy? Expert offers tips to make things easier Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting. Nov 4, 2024 0 0
In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana's Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will abandon the program. The rollback would be the first in the decade since the Affordable Care Act began allowing ... Nov 4, 2024 0 0
Mitochondrial DNA levels impact tumor size, mouse study shows A new collaborative study from Karolinska Institutet published in Science Advances shows that the levels of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) directly influence lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) progression in mice. Nov 4, 2024 0 2
Concussion history linked to 25% higher risk of severe postpartum mental illness People with a history of concussion face a 25% higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study from ICES and the University of Toronto. Nov 4, 2024 0 9
Pakistan anti-polio drive struggles against militants, mistrust Militant attacks and suspicion stemming from misinformation are hampering Pakistan's battle to eradicate polio, but teams of dedicated volunteer health workers are determined to fight on. Nov 4, 2024 0 0
Study reveals links between many pesticides and prostate cancer Researchers have identified 22 pesticides consistently associated with the incidence of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of the pesticides also linked with prostate cancer mortality. The findings are published ... Nov 4, 2024 0 58
One-third of patients with cancer visit emergency departments in months before diagnosis, finds study About 1 in 3 patients diagnosed with cancer in Ontario visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before diagnosis, found a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Nov 4, 2024 0 2
Scientists create a world-first 3D cell model to help develop treatments for devastating lip injuries We use our lips to talk, eat, drink, and breathe; they signal our emotions, health, and aesthetic beauty. It takes a complex structure to perform so many roles, so lip problems can be hard to repair effectively. Basic research ... Nov 4, 2024 0 28