Medical News
New Strain Of Contagious Cancer Found In Australia's Tasmanian Devils
Tech Times - 1 Jan 2016 11:19
Tasmanian devils suffer from a transmissible cancer called devil facial tumor disease. Now, a team of scientists identified a second strain of DFTD, changing the way we perceive contagious cancer.
India Is Europe's Largest Exporter Of Doctors And Nurses
Tech Times - 1 Jan 2016 16:14
Europe relies on foreign health workers, a new report said. India is Europe's largest exporter of doctors and nurses.
New York Woman Gets DUI Charge Dismissed Because Her Gut Brews Its Own Booze
Tech Times - 1 Jan 2016 14:55
A woman from New York was cleared of the DUI charges against her after it was proven that she has this condition. The extremely rare condition known as auto-brewery causes a person's gut to ferment alcohol on its own.
Some Kids On ADHD Meds Are At Risk Of Psychotic Side Effects, Researchers Warn
Tech Times - 1 Jan 2016 13:45
Children may see psychotic side effects from their ADHD medications if their parents have a history of mental issues. The finding does not mean such drugs should not be used, but vigilance is important, researchers say.
Irvine Regional Park Bat Tests Positive For Rabies
Tech Times - 1 Jan 2016 11:31
A bat found in Orange County's Irvine Regional Park tested positive for rabies. Health officials urged people who may have come in contact with the animal to call the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Prions made in SISSA
EurekAlert! - 1 Jan 2016 07:00
(International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)) At times, to understand something well, it is useful to rebuild it from scratch. It happens with prions as well: in collaboration with the BESTA Institute in Milan, the ...
Three hits to fight lung cancer
EurekAlert! - 1 Jan 2016 07:00
(Thomas Jefferson University) A new study in mice has shown that cancers with KRAS-related gene mutations might benefit from a triple therapy with two experimental drugs plus radiation therapy.
Sugar in western diets increases risk for breast cancer tumors and metastasis
EurekAlert! - 1 Jan 2016 07:00
(University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) The high amounts of dietary sugar in the typical western diet may increase the risk of breast cancer and metastasis to the lungs, according to a study at The University ...