A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop endometriosis.
The research,…
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France reports two MERS cases in travelers from the Arabian Peninsula
The Ministry of Health, Families, Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities and Public Health France reports two cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in France.
The two cases were confirmed following suggestive symptoms…
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Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows quickly, spreads early and lacks the hormone receptors that make other breast cancers treatable with…
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AI brain scan model identifies stroke, brain tumors and aneurysms – Medical Xpress
- AI brain scan model identifies stroke, brain tumors and aneurysms Medical Xpress
- New AI stroke-imaging tool halves time to treatment Digital Watch Observatory
- AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans
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Smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk
In a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine adds to existing evidence that smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk, and quitting…
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Dating, Sex & Love With HIV
The attraction was immediate when Eka Nasution met Rainer Oktovianus at a film festival in Jakarta in 2010. Rainer helped Eka start one of the films and noticed how cute Eka was. About a year into their…
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Blocking microRNA may slow bladder cancer growth
A study by researchers at the D’Or Institute for Research and Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, suggests that blocking the
microRNA known as miR-21 may significantly slow the growth and spread of bladder cancer cells, pointing toward a…Continue Reading
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Gavi Cuts Staff And Support To WHO And UNICEF – Gives More Freedom To Countries To Decide Vaccine Priorities
Families arrive at the Dedza health centre to receive the measles-rubella vaccine in Malawi – the vaccine combinaation will remain a key component of Gavi support. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva…
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Gavi Cuts Staff And Support To WHO And UNICEF – Gives More Freedom To Countries To Decide Vaccine Priorities
Families arrive at the Dedza health centre to receive the measles-rubella vaccine in Malawi – the vaccine combinaation will remain a key component of Gavi support. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva…
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Rare set of varied factors triggered Black Death
Close-up of tree ring samples taken from the Pyrenees, showing the telltale “blue rings.”
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