FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2018 — Despite decreases in overall heart failure incidence and mortality in ambulatory patients from 2009 to
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Characterization of pregnancy microbiome reveals variations in bacterial diversity
The collection of an estimated 100 trillion resident microorganisms of the human body, termed the human microbiome, contributes to the
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Does Big Pharma Hike Prices When Meds Are in Short Supply?
TUESDAY, Sept. 18, 2018 — Pharmaceutical companies appear to be engaging in price gouging during drug shortages, with costs rising
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Study of one million people leads to world’s biggest advance in blood pressure genetics
Over 500 new gene regions that influence people’s blood pressure have been discovered in the largest global genetic study of
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People in most deprived areas more likely to die alone at home, research says
People living in the most deprived neighbourhoods are 24 percent more likely to die alone at home than those in
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What allows C. difficile to survive so well in the gut?
According to some experts, Clostridium difficile infections are ever on the rise and becoming increasingly difficult to treat. This means
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Total of 43,371 New Cases of HPV-Associated Cancers in 2015
TUESDAY, Sept. 11, 2018 — A total of 43,371 new cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers were reported in 2015,
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Gender minorities less engaged in health-promoting behaviors
(HealthDay)—Lesbian and bisexual women and transgender adults have lower participation in health-related behaviors than heterosexual men and women, according to
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Pediatric robot patient offers new level of realism for doctors in training
A team of researchers and engineers at Gaumard Scientific has unveiled a new robot that raises the bar on medical
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New cancer vaccine is 100 percent successful in mouse model
Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, CA, recently worked with experts from other institutions to develop a
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