Having vowed to never run again, one writer finally managed to complete her first 10k race. Here’s how she overcame her self-doubt to make it…
Kratom: A dangerous or beneficial plant?
A new Disease-a-Month study summarizes the traditional and modern uses of kratom, as well as its pharmacology, benefits, and adverse health impacts. Study: Kratom: History, pharmacology, current…
Plant virus plus immune cell-activating antibody clear colon cancer in mice, prevent recurrence
A new combination therapy to combat cancer could one day consist of a plant virus and an antibody that activates the immune system’s “natural killer”…
"Scarless" tracheal shave can provide optimal care for people receiving gender-affirming surgery
Doctors at the UCLA Gender Health Program have developed a technique to reduce an Adam's apple bump without leaving a scar on the patient's neck.…
Surgeons develop new technique to reduce Adam’s apple without neck scar
Doctors at the UCLA Gender Health Program have developed a technique to reduce an Adam’s apple bump without leaving a scar on the patient’s neck.…
Years After Harvard Scandal, US Pours Millions Into Tainted Stem-Cell Field
(Reuters) – Mario Ricciardi, a young Italian molecular biologist, was thrilled when he was selected to work with one of Harvard Medical School’s most successful…
Moderna says new booster candidate effective against Omicron subvariants
Moderna on Wednesday said its new COVID booster candidate, which it is hoping to get approved this fall, performed well against Omicron’s latest subvariants. The…
Episiotomy Declining, Still Above Acceptable Rate in Brazil
At one time, episiotomy was a routine procedure performed on women during childbirth. These days, however, it is increasingly used on a case-by-case basis. Research…
Calcium channel blockers may improve chemotherapy response
Calcium channel blockers may improve treatment for pancreatic cancer patients receiving gemcitabine-based chemotherapy, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy…
Alcohol-related liver disease: Are you at risk? – ‘Not only dependent or daily drinkers’
Billy Connolly discusses his struggles with alcoholism We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…