Researchers in Illinois have unveiled the third gene linked with Parkinson’s, a discovery that comes following the death of legendary…
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Wearable artificial kidney offers hope for dialysis patients
An experimental wearable artificial kidney shows promise as a substitute for dialysis machines, researchers report. More than 2 million people…
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You probably have herpes, the WHO says
GENEVA – Two-thirds of the world’s population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus that causes cold sores around…
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US Task Force advises blood sugar tests for overweight adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends blood sugar testing for all overweight adults ages 40 to 70…
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Stroke recognition, response subpar in US and UK
A new survey suggests that just over half of people in the U.S. and England would know how to recognize…
Read MoreFDA puts Zafgen’s obesity drug trials on partial hold
Zafgen Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put a partial hold on the development of its obesity…
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Malaria protein may hold key for cancer cure, scientists say
Researchers seeking a vaccine to protect pregnant women against malaria have stumbled across what they believe to be a potential…
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Regular exercise before pregnancy may help stave off pelvic pains
Regular exercise before pregnancy may protect against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows, according to a new study…
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Retail health clinics should be backup to regular MDs, doctors say
Retail health clinics found inside pharmacies and other stores should be used as backups to people’s regular doctors, says a…
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AstraZeneca taps crowd sourcing to find cancer drug cocktails
Drugmaker AstraZeneca is harnessing the wisdom of crowds to help mix tomorrow’s cancer drug cocktails. The company said on Tuesday…
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