Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Helps Reduce Tooth Decay in Adults and Children
A systematic review by King’s College London has found some evidence that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of dental caries…
A systematic review by King’s College London has found some evidence that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of dental caries…
Killer cells of the immune system detect and kill infected cells or cancer cells. Researchers at the Institute of Pathology at the University of Bern…
Cannabis Found Not to Be a Substitute for Opioids There has been interest in cannabis being used as a replacement drug for people with opioid…
UC Davis physicians advise caution, collaboration with patients on tapering plans. Stigma and safety fears have made daily dose tapering of opioid prescriptions more common….
A better understanding of ‘checkpoint proteins,’ which protect cancer cells against immune system strikes, could lead to the development of more effective drugs. In a…
The transition to electronic health records (EHRs) was supposed to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for doctors and patients alike — but these…
New research suggests that women’s feminine hygiene practices – in particular vaginal douching and use of feminine powder – may be associated with higher levels…
Trigger likely to be immune response to chemical in e-cigarette fluid, say doctors. The fluid in e-cigarettes may cause a potentially life-threatening lung inflammation in…
Anthrax may soon help more people win the fight against bladder cancer, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says strikes about 72,000 Americans…
Researchers at McMaster University have found that a person’s first permanent molars carry a life-long record of health information dating back to the womb, storing…
Landmark study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions suggests the unknown products used to create vapors cause heart dysfunction. A new study from researchers…
Rutgers innovation may help guide treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s diseases. A Rutgers-led team has created better biosensor technology that may help lead to safe stem…
CRISPR: More than just for gene editing? Researcher finds a new use for revolutionary gene-splicing tool; Electrochemical CRISPR platform could lead to a quick blood…
New research published today (November 11, 2019) in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reveals that brand-name drug discount cards are leading to higher health…
Copper Hospital Beds Kill Bacteria, Save Lives A new study has found that copper hospital beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) harbored an average…
Monash University researchers have gained insights into how nanoparticles could develop a biosensor to prevent deadly diseases contracted on medical equipment, such as catheters. Candida…
Study Finds 27 Percent Drop in Child Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries More than half of child deaths worldwide stem from preventable causes, such…
New research at Carnegie Mellon University indicates that there is no gender disparity in how children learn and perform math skills. In 1992, Teen Talk…