Archive: 12/07/2016

Study of promising cancer treatment allowed to resume

A study of an experimental treatment for leukemia that was halted last week following two patient deaths has been allowed to resume after a modification.

Jul 12, 2016

Beers may offer nutrition info alongside ingredient details

Beer drinkers who can often find out details about the grain and hops that went into their beverage may get more information from major brewers—about calories, carbohydrates, protein and more.

Jul 12, 2016

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High school federation mandates pitch counts in 2017

The National Federation of State High School Associations has told its members to adopt a rule regulating the number of pitches a high school pitcher can throw in a game.

Jul 12, 2016

Study looks at program for Defence Force kids

A James Cook University researcher has been studying the help given to children with a parent deployed on active duty with the military.

Jul 12, 2016

Lower-cost biotech drug gets thumbs up from FDA panel (Update)

The second-biggest selling drug in the world could get some cheaper competition in the U.S., after a federal panel endorsed an alternative version of the pricey medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory ...

Jul 12, 2016

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Your diet plan isn't working? New research explains why

Many diet plans are doomed from the start. The reason? Dieters tend to adopt the wrong strategies, often planning to ditch their favorite foods and replace them with less-desirable options, according to new research from ...

Jul 12, 2016

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Researchers identify potential immunotherapy drug combination

A drug combination designed to enhance the immune system's ability to zero in and attack cancer cells has shown a pronounced therapeutic effect against advanced and metastatic cancers in mice, according to a Mayo Clinic study, ...

Jul 12, 2016

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Researchers make advance in possible treatments for Gaucher, Parkinson's diseases

With assistance from a high tech robot known at Tox21, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for the rare Gaucher disease and the more common ...

Jul 12, 2016

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Inaction on Zika funding likely to delay vaccine testing

The Obama administration on Tuesday cautioned top lawmakers that continued gridlock over legislation to combat the Zika virus could delay research and development of a vaccine to protect against Zika and tests to detect it.

Jul 12, 2016

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Research highlights the legal issues of certifying emotional support animals

A service animal can help owners with disabilities navigate daily tasks. Service animals are recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as those with months or years of training that serve a specific disability-related ...

Jul 12, 2016

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