science
First-in-class drug holds promise for therapy-resistant breast cancer
Dr. Ganesh Raj, left, Dr. Amy Li, and colleagues have identified a molecule that shuts down estrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way.
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IV and cellular fluids power flexible batteries
This is an artistic rendering of fiber-shaped implantable batteries using biocompatible electrolytes.
Credit: Guo et al.
Researchers in China have engineered bendable batteries that can run...
New handheld spectral analyzer uses power of smartphone to detect disease
The spectral transmission-reflectance-intensity (TRI)-Analyzer attaches to a smartphone and analyzes patient blood, urine, or saliva samples as reliably as clinic-based instruments that cost thousands...
High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates
It can be disadvantageous to have too much vitamin D.
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The level of vitamin D in our blood should neither...
Hypertensive women may benefit most from drugs that directly block the...
This is Dr. Eric Belin de Chantemele, physiologist in the Vascular Biology Center and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the Medical...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain, heart disease and...
Tea with sweetener in a spoon (stock image).
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Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of...
Source of Human Heartbeat Revealed in 3-D
Scan of a heart.
Credit: The University of Manchester
A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.
A team of...
Marijuana associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension
Large indoor marijuana growing operation.
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Marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from hypertension, according to research published...
Where is everybody? The implications of cosmic silence
This dwarf galaxy is named NGC 5949. It sits at a distance of around 44 million light-years from Earth, placing it within the Milky...
African-American hair: Dermatologists’ tips for everyday care, processing and styling
There are a lot of things African-Americans can do to help minimize damage and keep their hair beautiful.
Credit: Image courtesy of American Academy of...
All hairstyles are not created equal: Scalp-pulling and hair loss
The contributing factors of traction alopecia are shown.
Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In a review of 19 studies, researchers at Johns Hopkins say they can confirm...
