UN says Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a global emergency The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo—which spilled into Uganda this week—is an "extraordinary event" of deep concern but does not yet merit being declared a global emergency. Jun 14, 2019 0 0
Researchers identify traits linked to better outcomes in HPV-linked head and neck cancer Using a new blood test that's in development, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers identified characteristics that could be used to personalize treatment for patients with a type ... Jun 14, 2019 0 23
Small cluster of neurons is off-on switch for mouse songs Researchers at Duke University have isolated a cluster of neurons in a mouse's brain that are crucial to making the squeaky, ultrasonic 'songs' a male mouse produces when courting a potential mate. Jun 14, 2019 0 126
Researchers study new treatment for pancreatic cancer If the American Cancer Society's projections prove accurate, more people will die from pancreatic cancer than from breast, brain, ovarian or prostate cancer this year. Jun 14, 2019 0 200
FDA warns of infections from fecal transplants after 1 death (HealthDay)—Fecal transplants—transferring fecal matter from a healthy person into an ill person with a compromised "microbiome"—is an increasingly used new treatment for a variety of ills. Jun 14, 2019 0 6
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease? The impact of hormone therapy on the heart health of transgender men and women has been the subject of several studies published within the last year. But medical experts and researchers aren't ready to sound the alarm just ... Jun 14, 2019 0 4
More aggressive statin tx needed after heart attack in young patients (HealthDay)—The majority of young heart attack patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) still have elevated cholesterol levels a year later, according to a study published in the May 21 issue of the Journal of the ... Jun 14, 2019 0 2
Black race not tied to worse prostate cancer mortality (HealthDay)—After adjustment for nonbiological differences, black race is not associated with worse prostate cancer-specific mortality among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, according to a study published online ... Jun 14, 2019 0 4
Two British patients die from eating hospital food Two Britons have died of food poisoning after eating pre-packaged sandwiches and salads, UK health authorities said on Friday, in a listeria outbreak that has already killed three people in British hospitals. Jun 14, 2019 0 5
Language-savvy parents improve their children's reading development, study shows Some languages—like English—are tricky to pick up easily. Jun 14, 2019 0 18