Researchers uncover a cellular process that leads to inflammation
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body’s important inflammatory responses. Their findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, open up possibilities for modulating the type of inflammation associated with several…
Read MoreTesticular cancer is highly treatable
June is Men’s Health Month. It’s an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the…
Read MoreAllogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes improved from 2005 to 2019: Study
Outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and second complete remission (CR2) have significantly improved over time, according to a study published online June 2 in Cancer. Rama Al Hamed, M.D., from Sorbonne…
Read MoreThe lesser-known risk factors for heart disease
Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being overweight. However, many people who have a heart attack do not have any of these traditional risk factors. Research has suggested…
Read MoreCatalent Adds New Cryogenic Capabilities at Shiga, Japan, Facility to Support Clinical Supply Demand for Cell and Gene Therapy Development
Catalent, the leader in enabling the development and supply of better treatments for patients worldwide, today announced that it has expanded the services and capabilities at its facility in Shiga, Japan, to include the storage, kitting, and distribution of advanced…
Read MoreHidden warning signs of diabetes that affect your EYES
Hidden warning signs of diabetes that affect your EYES – and why it means your condition is already advanced READ MORE: More than 5MILLION Brits now have diabetes It might sound like nothing to worry about – and usually it…
Read MoreFathers key to supporting breastfeeding and safe infant sleep
Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers via the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for Dads. This new tool is modeled…
Read MoreDiagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approach
It’s not easy to distinguish between the dozens of subtypes of limb girdle muscular dystrophy—a rare, genetic muscle disease characterized by weakness in the hips and shoulders that causes difficulty walking and lifting the arms. Until now, determining the subtype…
Read MoreLesbians, gays suffer more mental health issues, drug use problems: Survey
Lesbians, gays and bisexuals are experiencing more mental health and substance use issues than their heterosexual peers, researchers say. According to a new government report released Tuesday, this includes major depressive episodes, serious thoughts of suicide, and more misuse of…
Read MoreTikTok's Viral Stanley Tumbler Now Comes in a Smaller, Kid-Sized Version For Just $20
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. TikTok’s obsession with the Stanley Tumbler runs deep. Search “Stanley Tumbler” on the app and you’ll find a ton…
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