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Researchers have identified a protein that controls how breast cancer cells spread around the body, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published in Science Signaling* today (Tuesday).

Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients treated with chemotherapy alone remain at risk for attention and learning problems that persist after treatment ends, according to St. Jude Children's Research Hospit...

Sneezing might not be the most dainty of bodily functions, but according to a recent study conducted by researchers at MIT, what actually goes on during during a big 'achoo!' is a lot more disgusting than what meets the ...

An FDA advisory panel approved a knockoff arthritis drug called Remsima from Pfizer Inc. and Celltrion Inc. The drug is the biosimilar version of Amgen's Remicade, which has brought billions of profits for the company.

The life expectancy in the U.S. is lower than that of other developed countries. New study reveals this could largely be attributed to three things: guns, cars and drugs.

The personal data and health information of more than 91,000 clients enrolled in the state of Washington's Apple Health Medicaid Program were compromised due to a data breach. An investigation found that two state employ...

Hawaii's Big Island declared a state of emergency on Monday amid an outbreak of the mosquito-borne dengue fever in the region. The outbreak is the largest since the 1940s, health officials said.

Scientists have unveiled the genetic secrets of tick species that spread Lyme disease. The research could pave way for methods that can help control these bloodsucking creatures.

This Valentine's Day, give your heart the TLC. Visit your physician and get to know your individual risks for heart disease. Symptoms in men and women differ and the latter is more likely to die from heart disease due to...

The Australian government is pushing for legislation allowing controlled cultivation and access to medical marijuana. Some target beneficiaries include patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain.

A new study found that lifestyle changes are the key factors to prevent metabolic syndrome. With this, experts recommend parents to keep an eye on their kids' waist circumference as this is a good indicator of health, to...

A shortage of blood supply could be looming, as blood banks turn away those who have traveled to areas that are at-risk for the Zika virus. Experts estimate, for instance, a 2 percent reduction in eligible donors in the ...

An ancient McDonald's happy meal that's currently circulating the Internet did not rot after six years. Turns out, there's some serious science behind the incident.

Zika virus may also play a role in vision-threatening problems of infected infants born with microcephaly. Researchers now recommend babies with microcephaly in epidemic regions to undergo routine eye testings.

Pregnant women exposed to polluted air in urban areas and highways face high risks that their children might develop asthma before reaching the age of 5. Researchers suggest steering clear of busy roads or checking air q...

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new liver tissue model that is capable of recreating the structure and functions of a real liver. The technology provides pharma companies with the me...

Exposure to polluted air in the past may increase mortality risk today. A new study shows that pollutants pumped into the air from both cars and industries are still causing hundreds of deaths today.

With the help of the Internet, a couple have recently found out they were expecting a child. The woman had noticed unusual spikes in her heart rate on Fitbit. Her husband then posted a query about it on Reddit.

A new study found that horses are able to read human facial expressions. The species are able to use this ability to determine possible harms.

A new study highlighted the potential benefit of key diabetes treatment metformin in helping diabetic patients recover from a heart attack. Heart disease remains the leading illness in this patient group, accounting for ...

(Elsevier) To help healthcare professionals, medical researchers and the public understand the ongoing outbreak of the Zika virus, Elsevier has created a Zika Virus Resource Center on Elsevier Connect, Elsevier's public ...

(Kaiser Permanente) In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk, researchers compared six ethnic and racial groups within the same geographic population and found significant variatio...