Category: Diseases & Treatments
University of Illinois Chicago scientists have redesigned a treatment for the most common pediatric leukemia to eliminate its severe side effects, like blood clots and liver damage. If approved, the …
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding often need to take prescription medications. The use of prescription medication during pregnancy and while breastfeeding has increased over the past several decades. …
Despite humanity’s scientific achievements and globalized economy, malnutrition remains a global issue. The United Nations estimated that 2.33 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023. Researchers …
Lifesaving health initiatives and medical research projects have shut down around the world in response to the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on foreign aid and stop-work orders. In Uganda, …
People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia – even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer’s, finds a new study led by …
UPDATE: In March 2023, the FDA issued a safety communication with updated information about squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the scar tissue (capsule) around breast implants. The March 2023 …
Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, …
A new study from Moffitt Cancer Center could help doctors predict how well patients with a specific type of lung cancer will respond to new therapies. The research, published …
Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen …
The nursery at RiverSpring Residences in the Bronx is a sunny, inviting space outfitted with a bassinet, a crib with a musical mobile, a few toys, bottles, picture books …