Scientists find new way to predict the spread of lung cancer
In a new study, researchers have identified a protein that indicates if a lung cancer tumor is likely to metastasize.
The protein could be used...
This study shows a cause of the most common pancreatic cancer
The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
This is aggressive cancer that develops from secretory and tubular cells of the pancreas.
There...
Urine test could reduce unnecessary biopsies in prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies could be reduced by 60% thanks to new urine tests.
They have developed new methods...
What does self-quarantine mean?
As people wrestle with spring travel, many may choose – or be asked – to self-quarantine for a period of time to help deter...
Very few older people with back pain get recommended treatments
Low back pain is a common reason for healthcare visits – in a given year, about ten percent of people will develop a new...
COVID-19 and children: What parents should know
By now, we know Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.
While the situation is swiftly evolving,...
7 healthy habits that protect against blinding eye diseases in older people
Doctors aren’t sure what causes age-related macular degeneration, a disease that affects millions of people in the United States.
Also called AMD, it is known...
Common diabetes drug may help achieve healthy aging
In a recent study from the Salk Institute and elsewhere, researchers used novel technology to examine why the most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes...
Tips from Johns Hopkins experts on how to deal with COVID-19
Worried about supply shortages, quarantines, the falling stock market or canceling a vacation? Or do you just fear the unknown regarding COVID-19?
Clinical psychologist Neda...
Why obesity causes high blood pressure, and how to stop it
In a new study, researchers have discovered why obesity causes high blood pressure and identified potential ways of treating that form of high blood...