Cancer is one of the world’s greatest health afflictions because, unlike some diseases, it is a moving target, constantly evolving
Month: December 2020
Covering faces around kids won’t mask emotions
The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a
Global trial reveals life saving drug for acute myeloid leukemia
A landmark paper published today in the New England Journal of Medicine describes the results from a global trial across 148 sites
Light smokers may not escape nicotine addiction, study reveals
Even people who consider themselves to be casual cigarette smokers may be addicted, according to current diagnostic criteria. Researchers at
Studies find having COVID-19 may protect against reinfection
Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people
Why it matters that the coronavirus is changing – and what this means for vaccine effectiveness
A new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading rapidly in the United Kingdom, with over 1,400 cases since September. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes
The effect of psychotherapy on functional medical disorders
Functional somatic disorders are common and costly, thereby driving the need for the development of effective brief treatment options. Short-term
First vaccines leave plant for EU rollout
Trucks carrying the first batches of coronavirus vaccines for EU citizens left the giant Pfizer plant in Belgium Wednesday ahead
Research team reports new class of antibiotics active against a wide range of bacteria
Wistar Institute scientists have discovered a new class of compounds that uniquely combine direct antibiotic killing of pan drug-resistant bacterial
New research highlights the importance of a forgotten organ in ensuring healthy pregnancies
An international research team led by the University of British Columbia (UBC) has uncovered for the first time the importance
