Cancer cells have an uncanny ability to evolve and adapt to overcome the treatments used against them. While patient survival has been
Month: June 2021
Carcinogen-exposed cells provide clues in fighting treatment-resistant cancers
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered a biological mechanism that transforms cells exposed to carcinogens from environmental factors
COVID-19 Delta variant in Canada: FAQ on origins, hotspots and vaccine protection
The emergence of variants of concern in late 2020 hearkened a shift in the COVID-19 pandemic as “variants” entered the
Tiny cannabis capsules could help treat neurological diseases
A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve the absorption rate of medicinal
Should COVID vaccines be compulsory for care home staff? Experts debate
The UK government has announced that COVID-19 vaccination will become mandatory for staff working in care homes for older people in England.
What if I can’t get in for my second Pfizer dose and the gap is longer than 3 weeks?
Bookings for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine have been halted in Victoria this week, amid shortages of the vaccine.
Memory helps us evaluate situations on the fly, not just recall the past
Scientists have long known the brain’s hippocampus is crucial for long-term memory. Now a new Northwestern Medicine study has found
Study examines heart and kidney outcomes of adults with nephrotic syndrome
A form of kidney disease called primary nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high urinary excretion of protein, low protein in
Researchers find biological links between red meat and colorectal cancer
Eating less red meat is standard medical advice for preventing colorectal cancer, but the way it causes cells to mutate
Hand sanitizer vapors can cause nausea, dizziness
The coronavirus pandemic has had an unexpected side effect—a wave of bad reactions to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Vapors from the
