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(Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)) IRB Barcelona identifies GEMC1 as a master gene for the generation of multiciliated cells -- cells with fine filaments that move fluids and substances -- which are ...

Despite taking an antiretroviral drug for two years, a gay man in Canada was diagnosed with HIV infection. The man's physician presented the case at a conference in Boston.

Researchers at Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a trick used by lung cancer cells to hide from the body's immune system.

Essure is a permanent birth control device that has 99 percent efficacy. The FDA, however, calls for stronger warning labels since the device is linked to possible serious health complications.

Whole Foods recalled Maytag raw milk blue cheese products over listeria contamination concerns. No illness has been reported in connection with the nationwide recall, according to an FDA announcement.

UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends a new treatment for sickle cell disease. The said therapy is faster and requires less frequent sessions, which is beneficial for patients and the National...

Tesco Ireland has ordered the recall of its flavored butter products on leap day due to fears that the products are contaminated with Listeria. Customers who return the products will get a full refund.

Cancer patients who are single are more likely to die sooner than those who are in a relationship. They are more likely to die within 10 years compared to those with partners.

Regardless of cancer type, patients with solid tumors could potentially benefit from a new vaccine for terminal cancer. In early February, experts reported 'extraordinary' results in previous trials involving terminally ...

A lot of people are dyeing their hair to hide signs of aging. For the first time, scientists identified a gene directly linked to the graying of hair.

Your job can potentially harm your heart. A large survey revealed nine jobs that can hurt your waistline and cardiovascular health.

Kids who eat too much salt in their diet are more likely to become overweight or obese, a new Australian study has found. Salt is typical in everyday foods such as cheese and bread, so regulation is a must, researchers s...

Chronic stress take its toll on one's health in many ways, including boosting the spread of cancer cells in the body. Australian researchers also found, however, that a known hypertension drug may help reduce the risk of...

Nearly $3 billion is wasted on cancer medicines each year. The wasted amount is blamed on the drugs being packaged in oversized single dose vials.

Your current job could be hazardous to your heart health, a new study presented to the American Heart Association suggests. Middle-age sales and office workers appear to be more at risk of developing heart disease than o...

Health experts in the UK called for the ban of tackling in rugby matches in school. They highlighted that the sports-related collisions expose minors to high risk injuries including dislocated shoulders, fractures, spina...

Most of the food sold at high street market in the United Kingdom has been found to contain high levels of salt, a new report revealed. A health group is urging the Government to re-examine its salt regulation policies.

(SAGE) Chronic kidney disease is a common, complex and progressive disease that is estimated to affect more than a third of cats over 10 years of age. Affected cats often present with a variety of clinical signs and comp...

(NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine) Implementing bundled payments for total joint replacements resulted in year-over-year improvements in quality of care and patient outcomes while reduc...

(University of Nottingham) Eating meat from animals grazed on land treated with commonly used agricultural fertilizers might have serious implications for pregnant women and the future reproductive health of their unborn...

(Rockefeller University) Stem cells residing in hair follicles are held in an inactive state for long periods of time. A new study shows that these quiescent periods are essential for maintaining the cells' rejuvenating ...

(Lifespan) Researchers learned that even as few as five lessons from a community-based dating violence prevention program can effect changes in student attitudes and behaviors. A study by researchers at Bradley Hasbro Ch...