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The U.S. FDA approved the monthly use of Zinbryta injectables for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The approval came after two successful clinical trials.

Do cell phones cause cancer? A new report by a federal agency finds a link between cell phone radiation and cancer in rats. However, some experts remain skeptical.

A new study suggests that the common painkiller celecoxib can help slow down the growth of cancerous tumors in the body. This NSAID is designed to target an enzyme that is crucial to the survival and proliferation of can...

Schizophrenia is believed to be a degenerative mental illness. MRI imaging, however, showed that the brains of patients suffering from this condition become more 'normal' over time.

Researchers have developed a new gene editing tool that is more efficient and easier to use. CRISPR-EZ addresses the issue of target RNA accuracy and embryo viability in IVF transgenic mice.

The majority of smokers in India ignore visual warnings on cigarette packs, a new survey has found. Despite the government's recent rule to increase the visual warnings from 20 to 85 percent, most smokers remain unaffect...

A new study suggests that allowing patients to listen to music before they undergo eye surgery can help them feel relaxed and less anxious. These patients also require minimal sedation throughout the procedure.

A breakthrough study links mental health problems to a compromised immune system. Findings show that a combination of medication and immune system therapies can relive mental health symptoms.

A common test can determine the awareness indication and chances of waking up among comatose patients. The test, which measures the level of the brain's sugar metabolism, provides hope for families going through a tough ...

(ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology)) New research presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 shows that patients undergoing breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication post-surgery if they have anesthesia that i...

(ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology)) A study presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 shows that noise levels in the Intensive Care Unit can go well above recommended levels, disturbing both patients and the medical team...

(Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Low birth weight babies are at higher risk of osteoporosis later in life, especially if they are born prematurely. Targeting these children with the appropriate diet and w...