Archive: 12/10/2017

Cause of cancer form in the liver identified

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have identified the two genes whose mutation cause a serious cancer form found in the liver. The result sets concrete goals for future treatment of the otherwise ...

Oct 12, 2017

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Workers at smaller companies less likely to be screened for cancer

A new study by American Cancer Society investigators finds workers at organizations with fewer than 25 employees are less likely to have been screened for three cancers, as were people working in certain occupations. The ...

Oct 12, 2017

Officials: Two sold drugs that caused pregnant woman's death

The daughter of a Wisconsin legislator who has worked to stem the opioid epidemic provided the drugs that caused the death of a pregnant woman, investigators said Thursday.

Oct 12, 2017

Brain stimulation can improve athletic performance

Research by the University of Kent into the effects of brain stimulation on athletes' performance has demonstrated that it is an effective way to improve endurance.

Oct 12, 2017

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Study finds cold therapy may be effective at controlling cancer treatment side effects

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds that cryotherapy, specifically having chemotherapy patients wear frozen gloves and socks for 90-minute periods, is useful for preventing symptoms ...

Oct 12, 2017

Whole genome sequencing identifies new genetic signature for autism

Autism has genetic roots, but most cases can't be explained by current genetic tests.

Oct 12, 2017

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Halting liver cancer with a sugar look-a-like

Researchers at the RIKEN Global Research Cluster in Japan have discovered a way to prevent the spread of cancer in the liver. Published in the journal Cell Chemical Biology, the study details how treatment with a modified ...

Oct 12, 2017