Medical News

Girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not, according to new research published online Jan 28 in Human Reproduction.

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and it is estimated that more than 159,000 people in the United States died from the disease last year. Most of these deaths were because the cancer had spread to other organ ...

Precision medicine could bring about a new generation of medical treatments. What needs to happen to develop these new drugs?

Currently, doctors have to throw away more than 80 percent of donated tissue used for joint replacements because the tissue does not survive long enough to be transplanted. Now, following a recent study, University of Mi...

Rockefeller University scientists start the 'Drugs from Dirt' program in a bid to collect soil samples from different regions. Scientists suggest that examining soil samples from different areas can help in the developme...

Morphine may be effective for managing pain but it's not very safe for children. A study provides an alternative, which is just as effective and less risky to use.

Children's early experiences stay with them, affecting their cognitive development by causing changes in their brains. A study proves just how important a supportive family environment is to a child's development.

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