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Canadian scientists were able to breach the blood-brain barrier and deliver cancer drugs directly to a patient's brain tumor. The procedure may also be of benefit to other neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disea...

A new RNA test of blood platelets can be used to detect, classify and pinpoint the location of cancer by analysing a sample equivalent to one drop of blood. Using this new method for blood-based RNA tests of blood platel...

Heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) -- where the heart becomes stiff and cannot relax or fill properly -- did not have increased exercise tolerance after taking isosorbide mononitrate, compare...

The U.S. FDA recently proposed a plan that will change nutrition labels and include the amount of added sugar that products contain. The agency recommends Americans to cut down added sugar intake to 10 percent of daily c...

Engineers from the University of Toronto found human sperm can slither like a snake. Findings can help improve sperm selection methods for infertility treatments.

A breakthrough scar-free reconstructive facial surgery was performed for the first time in Canada. A man whose face was deformed and bashed five years ago has his face back with no scars at all.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed two bills that will expedite the distribution of medical marijuana in New York. Patients with severe illnesses such as AIDS, terminal cancer and epilepsy will have early access to the me...

Researchers in the United States reveal the findings of their study on mice that superbugs or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) become stronger if exposed to inappropriate antibiotic treatment. Beta-lact...

A healthy mind is necessary for a healthy body. In the UK, however, budget cuts are prompting changes that do more harm than good in improving mental health.

Health authorities in Brazil said that a man who came back from Guinea has recently been tested for Ebola. If the results were positive, this would be the first ever Ebola case in the country.

A single 2-tablespoon serving of Steem peanut butter has more caffeine than one serving of concentrated Red Bull. A U.S. senator says the product poses serious health risks among children and pregnant women.

Health officials confirmed YouTuber Caleb Bratayley died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle thickens and makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. Caleb didn't show any symptoms and ...

Wisconsin-based Kerri Evensen was undergoing an MRI to see if she could donate part of her liver to Auden, her 4-year-old son stricken with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. During the test, doctors found an aneurysm near ...

Veterans called out to officials to increase their access to medical marijuana for PTSD treatment. During a recent rally, empty pill bottles were left outside the White House to signify how usually-prescribed drugs are t...

How natural are food products labeled as 'natural'? The FDA doesn't know so they're asking the public for answers and guidance on how to solve the long-standing issue.

Food has varying effects on people's mood. In a new study, researchers found that eating vanilla yogurt can help improve mood and combat feelings of being depressed.

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