Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors have a significantly increased risk for developing a new cancer and dying from that cancer, according to a population-based study. These younger can… [+3788 chars]
Overall cancer rates in Canada are declining, but the number of cases and deaths are increasing slightly because of population growth and an aging population, according to a new study on cancer data … [+4298 chars]
Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Q: What is the most common mental health prob… [+3538 chars]
The majority of obese people who try to shed weight are unsuccessful, a new study suggests. Just over a quarter of people living with obesity who had attempted to lose weight managed to lose a signi… [+3856 chars]
In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed a mucosal vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) based on bacteriophage. Study: A bacteriophage-based, highly eff… [+5900 chars]
Are astronauts more likely to develop blood clots during space missions due to zero gravity? That's the question NASA is trying to answer with help from UNC School of Medicine's Stephan Moll, MD, pro… [+4229 chars]
A newly published analysis in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology of hospitalized patients with both a severe type of heart attack called STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) and … [+4539 chars]
<ul><li>The vaccine for tuberculosis was originally developed in 1921, and it is still in use today.</li><li>Researchers recently compared the effects of tuberculosis vaccines in infants against lab … [+5351 chars]
Frontotemporal dementia begins relatively early compared to other forms of dementia. We still know relatively little about what causes the disease, however, new research from Lund University in Swede… [+3556 chars]
Survivors of serious stroke can reduce their chances of dying within the year by 76% if they complete a modified cardiac rehabilitation program that includes medically supervised exercise, prescribed… [+4507 chars]
If you’ve been wondering how to improve your mood, rest assured, you’re not alone. While all of us can experience bad days from time to time when we feel upset, sad or disheartened, for some of us, i… [+9649 chars]
Roddy Nicholson began experiencing leg cramps in 2019, the year his youngest son Riain was born. The Kerry man's life was turned upside down in early 2020 when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Di… [+3133 chars]
