UNSW scientists have grown human pancreatic cancer tumors in the lab—their model is the first of its kind, with important
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Study defines small-cell lung cancer subtypes and distinct therapeutic vulnerabilities for each type
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed the first comprehensive framework to classify small-cell lung
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Rates of suicide, suicide attempts up for individuals with autism
The rates of suicide attempts and suicide are increased among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study
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High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems in adulthood, study suggests
Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical
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New year, new tips for keeping your kids safe and healthy
A new year can be a fresh start for you and your kids—and perhaps no year has needed a fresh
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COVID-19 outcomes for patients on immunosuppressive drugs on par with non-immunosuppressed patients
People taking immunosuppressive drugs to prevent organ transplant rejection or to treat inflammatory or autoimmune diseases do not fare worse
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Sitagliptin promising addition for preventing acute GVHD
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing myeloablative allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, sitagliptin combined with tacrolimus and sirolimus results in a low incidence
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Quebec orders 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday, for 4 weeks
Quebec’s premier announced Wednesday that he is imposing a provincewide 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday as a way to curb
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New resource for survivors helps guide life after cancer diagnosis and treatment
Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) announced the publication of new, free informational resources on health and wellness for
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Sugar-binding protein galectin-1 could be a biomarker for patients at risk of life threatening sepsis
A sugar-binding protein could fuel terrible inflammation and worsen sepsis, a disease that kills more than 270,000 people every year
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