MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient’s tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show. Each dose of the vaccine, called mRNA-4157/V940, is crafted based on the unique genetics of an individualContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An experimental blood test may be able to catch a dozen different types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy — including some that are particularly tricky to detect, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers found that the blood test was usually onContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. However, the public health risk still remains low, U.S. health officials say. “Those genetic changes have been seen previously with pastContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consistently good sleep is important for everyone, but it is particularly important for patients with schizophrenia, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, along with collaborators in Italy, used wrist monitors to measure activity and rest in 250 people, includingContinue Reading
Therapeutic cancer vaccine boosts survival for people battling advanced melanoma. Each dose is crafted based on the unique genetics of the patient’s cancer cells, and it teaches the immune system to find and kill the cells. Read more Blood-based ‘liquid biopsy’ might spot early stage tumors. Researchers say the experimentalContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain. It is the leading cause of disability and most common in women, but is it the same for everyone? Absolutely not. There areContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research in mice shows promise for a potential therapy for pancreatic cancer, which can be aggressive and hard to treat. Researchers from Houston Methodist tested a device that, while smaller than a grain of rice, could deliver immunotherapy directly into a pancreaticContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It may be hard to believe as you reach for yet another tissue, but you don’t have to suffer with the itchy eyes and stuffy noses that seasonal allergies bring. Some simple steps can make a big difference, according to an allergies expert.Continue Reading
SATURDAY, April 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries. Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse. “Children and teens who feel in control of their bodies are less likely to fallContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road? Maybe, claims new research that found that folks who are experiencing hearing loss and don’t use a hearing aid may have a higher risk of developing dementia than people whoContinue Reading