Y Chromosome Loss Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
2014-04-28
But researchers still don’t know if testing seniors would be worthwhileContinue Reading
ADHD Drug Ritalin Boosted Self-Control in Tests
2014-04-25
Researchers think manipulating brain chemicals might help people stick to a diet or boring tasksContinue Reading
Stem Cells Yield Lab-Grown Skin, Researchers Say
2014-04-25
Finding might boost study of skin conditions, and eliminate testing of drugs and cosmetics on animalsContinue Reading
FDA Advisers: Ban Use of Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-25
The controversial tools are used on emotionally disabled kids at a Mass. facilityContinue Reading
FDA Reconsiders Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-24
Agency meets Thursday to discuss outlawing tools used on emotionally disabled kidsContinue Reading
Gene Therapy May Enhance Cochlear Implants, Animal Study Finds
2014-04-23
Growth of cells in inner ear may boost sound sensitivity, researchers say
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Aspirin’s Ability to Prevent Colon Cancer May Depend on Your Genes
2014-04-23
Benefit was seen only with enzyme present, but study isn’t definitiveContinue Reading
Early Sign of Kidney Disease Often Ignored, Study Says
2014-04-23
Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urineContinue Reading
People Seek Out Health Info When Famous Person Dies
2014-04-23
Survey found Steve Jobs’ death in 2011 spurred Americans to learn more about pancreatic cancerContinue Reading
Certain Type of Brain Malformation May Be Best Left Alone
2014-04-22
Saying no to surgery, radiation tied to better outcomes in study of abnormal brain connectionsContinue Reading