Category: 6. Health

For the first time, researchers have observed live and in high resolution how influenza viruses infect living cells. This was possible thanks to a new microscopy technique, which could now help to develop antiviral therapies in a…

A new literature review revealed a lack of data on prehabilitation or rehabilitation exercise, diet, and psychologic interventions for survivors of testicular cancer; however, interventions that have been researched appear safe and…

A new study examining post-treatment care needs among survivors of prostate cancer found that survivors most valued screening for recurrence and new cancers, as well as general health screening.

“Assessing and implementing patient priorities…

Winter can often feel like an endless cycle of sniffles and sore throats. At this time of year, the viruses responsible for various illnesses, such as influenza, tend to stick around a little longer, with cold and dry air providing the perfect…

Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and other devastating autoimmune diseases — by reprogramming patients’ out-of-whack immune systems.

When your body’s immune cells…

A study led by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute advances one of the most significant milestones in breast cancer treatment, making immunotherapy effective against the most common tumor type, estrogen…

In newly published research, Binghamton University doctoral student Elana Israel, MS ’22, explores which depressive symptoms largely affect children’s neural responses to feedback.

Depression in parents can affect a child’s reward…

A new study examined CRAFT-G, a remote group intervention combining cognitive training, psychoeducation, and occupational-therapy-based strategies for adults experiencing cancer-related cognitive impairment. The small pilot found…

Dr. Vadim Jucaud’s lab at the Terasaki Institute has introduced a new organ-on-a-chip platform that recapitulates age-dependent immune responses, offering a more accurate testing bed for evaluating cancer vaccine performance in…