Rare Tumor May Point the Way to Diabetes Treatment
2017-10-05
Insulinomas provide genetic maps for making insulin, researchers say
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Researchers Learn More About Gender’s Role in Autism Risk
2017-09-29
When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: studyContinue Reading
Survey: 9 of 10 Americans Take Cancer Prevention Steps
2017-09-22
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — About 95 percent of Americans take some action to prevent cancer, according to a new survey. Three-quarters of respondents said they don’t smoke; 74 percent limit their alcohol consumption; 72 percent stick to a healthy diet; and 90 percent are aware of theirContinue Reading
How a Bite of a Hot Dog Threatened and Saved a Boy’s Life
2017-09-06
It led to a medical crisis, and then discovery of hidden heart defectContinue Reading
Hate to Work Out? Your DNA May Be to Blame
2017-09-06
Findings might lead to better ways to motivate folks who don’t like exerciseContinue Reading
Play It Smart: Stay in School for a Healthier Heart
2017-08-31
College degree may reduce your risk of cardiac disease by one-third, study suggestsContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Radiation May Cause Unwanted Gene Mutation in Some
2017-08-04
That flaw seems to increase risk of a type of brain tumor later in life, researchers reportContinue Reading
Genes May Explain Why Kids With Autism Avoid Eye Contact
2017-07-13
More research could shed light on how these genetic pathways workContinue Reading
Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart Surgeries
2017-07-13
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countriesContinue Reading
FDA Panel OKs What May Soon Be First Gene Therapy Approved in U.S.
2017-07-13
Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients’ immune system cells to fight diseaseContinue Reading