A*STAR’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) has teamed up with Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings Pte Ltd (SIAMH) to establish the first of its kind in-vitro patient-derived 3D organoid models of Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC). The study was published…
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Getting a Prescription to Die Remains Tricky Even as Aid-in-Dying Bills Gain Momentum
Linda Heim knew her dad didn’t plan to wait for the cancer to kill him. For decades, he’d lived in Montana, which they’d thought was one of the few places where terminally ill people could get a prescription to end…
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COVID-19 pandemic has led to more advanced-stage cancer diagnoses, physician survey finds
Doctors who oversee cancer clinics say that new patients are arriving for treatment with more advanced disease than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The national survey of radiation…
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Type of glaucoma linked to increased risk of cognitive impairment
A type of glaucoma called normal-tension glaucoma is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and possibly dementia, finds research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve becomes damaged…
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Psoriasis linked to higher risk for thyroid disease
(HealthDay)—Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for thyroid disease among U.S. adults, according to research published online March 16 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Jeffrey Liu, from the Keck School of Medicine at the University…
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Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss
Depletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released today in STEM CELLS. The study, by researchers at Warwick Medical School, University of…
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Meconium may provide clues to fetal-alcohol exposure, forecast behavioral issues later in childhood
Newborn babies with indicators of alcohol in their stool are more likely to face behavioral difficulties later in childhood, according to new study from a team of multi-disciplinary researchers at Case Western Reserve University. The research, published recently in the…
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People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure
Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure compared to individuals who had healthy gums, according to new research published today in Hypertension. Previous studies have found an association between hypertension…
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Think Twice About Skipping This Meal If You Want To Lose Weight
If you’re trying to lose weight, there’s a good possibility that you’re cutting back on your calorie intake. There are several diets and eating plans available, and while some involve cutting carbs or other food groups, most of them boil…
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In It Together! Porsha Williams, More Celeb Parents Bring Kids to Protests
Starting their social justice efforts early! Amanda Stanton, January Jones and other celebrity parents have brought their children to protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The former ABC personality, 30, received a lot of questions from her…
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