What is the drug captagon and how is it linked to Syria's fallen Assad regime? After the fall of the al-Assad regime in Syria, large stockpiles of the illicit drug captagon have reportedly been uncovered. Dec 14, 2024 1 36
Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live As the holiday season approaches, COVID cases are rising again in Australia, particularly in Victoria and Tasmania. Dec 14, 2024 0 43
Collaborative seeks to change children's lives through genetics A 14-year-old girl was having back pain after a car accident and visited an orthopedic clinic at Boston Children's Hospital. In the course of her care, she joined the Children's Rare Disease Collaborative (CRDC), a hospital-wide ... Dec 14, 2024 0 21
Leaded petrol probably affected the mental health of millions of Americans: Study In its various forms, lead has been used in many everyday products for millennia. The Romans even added it to wine as a sweetener. Its most widespread use, however, was its addition to petrol. And it is this use that has ... Dec 14, 2024 1 26
Chemotherapy shortage did not increase cancer patient mortality During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began in early 2023, there was no difference in mortality rates among patients with advanced cancer compared to the previous year, ... Dec 14, 2024 0 31
Refrigerated raw milk harbors infectious flu virus for 5 days, study finds Raw milk, hailed by some as a natural and nutritious alternative to pasteurized dairy, may come with hidden dangers, according to a new Stanford University study. The research, published December 12 in Environmental Science ... Dec 14, 2024 1 101
HIF1α identified as crucial for T cell activation in oxygen-poor tumors Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic resistance that renders tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs, ... Dec 14, 2024 0 36
Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips Last year, when Lauren Haydel began her first sober holiday season, she wondered how difficult it would be to avoid alcohol at family parties and celebrations with friends. She owns a boutique, Fleurty Girl, in New Orleans' ... Dec 14, 2024 0 16
