Medical News
Using sponges to wipe out cancer
Science Daily - 4 Apr 2020 21:56
Manzamine A, a natural product derived from certain groups of sponges, can block the growth of cervical cancer cells, report researchers. Manzamine A targets a protein that is highly expressed in many cancers, including ...
US modelling study estimates impact of school closures for COVID-19 on US health-care workforce and associated mortality
Science Daily - 4 Apr 2020 21:56
US policymakers considering physical distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 face a difficult trade-off between closing schools to reduce transmission and new cases, and potential health-care worker absenteeis...
Larger thighs associated with lower risk of heart disease in obesity
Science Daily - 4 Apr 2020 21:56
A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease in people with obesity, according to a new study. In overweight and obese Chinese men and women, larger thigh c...