Combined therapy linked to lower chance of recurrence in women with small, HER2+ breast cancers SAN ANTONIO— In a new study, women with relatively small, HER2-positive breast tumors who received a combination of lower-intensity chemotherapy and a targeted ...

Staph can lurk deep within nose, Stanford study finds STANFORD, Calif. — Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have revealed that formerly overlooked sites deep inside the nose may be reservoirs for Staphylococcus aureus, a major ...

Post-Sandy, Long Island barrier systems appear surprisingly sound Long-term concerns remain about effects of sea-level rise and churned up pollutants VIDEO: In ...

Herceptin plus taxol highly effective in lower-risk breast cancer patients 98.7 percent are cancer free for at least 3 years MAYWOOD, Ill. – A remarkable 98.7 percent of certain lower-risk breast cancer patients were cancer free for at least three years after ...

Hydrogen-powered invasion The intestine is bustling with billions of intestinal bacteria that aid digestion and keep it healthy. A vast array of microorganisms (microbiota) colonise the intestine so densely that pathogens do not usually stand a chance of multiplying. ...

Scientists discover chemical modification in human malaria parasite DNA Findings by UC Riverside researchers could help build a new drug to kill the deadly parasite that is becoming resistant to existing drugs RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Say "malaria" and ...

Incarceration has no effect on nonresident fathers' parenting WASHINGTON, DC, December 11, 2013 — A prison sentence may not always have negative consequences for children of the incarcerated, says University of California, Irvine sociologist Kristin ...

Mothers that have a vaginal birth without epidural anesthesia are happier An article published in the journal Nutricion Hospitalaria reveals that the attitude of healthcare personnel, along with starting early breast-feeding, are another ...

Study uncovers new evidence for assessing tsunami risk from very large volcanic island landslides The risk posed by tsunami waves generated by Canary Island landslides may need to be re-evaluated, according to researchers at the National ...

Carbon capture technology could be vital for climate targets The future availability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be pivotal in reaching ambitious climate targets, according to a new comprehensive study of future ...

Cancer 'avalanche effect' refuted First, the number of chromosomes in a cell changes, then an avalanche of further mutations occur that transform the cell into a cancer cell, according to a well-known - but untested - theory. A research group at Lund ...

Give future generations a chance: Support mothers to secure future public health Current approaches to curbing the global rise of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, are failing, according to University of Southampton researchers. Writing ...

Personal care products are possible sources of potentially harmful parabens for babies Through lotions, shampoos and other personal care products (PCPs), infants and toddlers are likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances, called parabens, ...

Antivirals for HCV improve kidney and cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients Researchers from Taiwan reveal that antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) improves kidney and cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes. Results of the study published in Hepatology, ...

Researchers uncover mechanism controlling Tourette syndrome tics A mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been discovered by scientists at The University of Nottingham. The study, which has been published ...

Dementia risk greatest for older Native-Americans and African-Americans with diabetes OAKLAND, Calif., December 11, 2013 — In the first study to look at racial and ethnic differences in dementia risk among older adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers found that ...

Tumor-suppressing genes could play important role in obesity, diabetes and cancer The function of two tumor-suppressing genes could play a vital role in helping to control obesity and other diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, according to researchers ...

University researchers observe surprising bonefish spawning behavior in the Bahamas New study has implications for conservation MELBOURNE, FLA.—Bonefish, also called gray ghosts, are among the most elusive and highly prized fishes sought by recreational anglers ...

Leaner Fourier transforms New algorithm can separate signals into their individual frequencies using a minimal number of samples The fast Fourier transform, one of the most important algorithms of the 20th century, revolutionized signal processing. The ...

New labs sprouting up to test cannabis -- and the law Grandaddy Purple, Blueberry Yum Yum and other pot products may now be legal for medical use in 20 states and the District of Columbia, but how do patients know what dose they're really getting and whether ...

Choreographed stages of Salmonella infection revealed by Liverpool scientists Scientists have used a new method to map the response of every salmonella gene to conditions in the human body, providing new insight into how the bacteria triggers infection. ...

Renowned UNH researcher on corporal punishment makes definitive case against spanking in new book 'The Primordial Violence' is culmination of 4 decades of research DURHAM, N.H. – A new book by Murray Straus, founder and co-director of the Family Research ...

New way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Target human cells instead As more reports appear of a grim "post-antibiotic era" ushered in by the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, a new strategy for fighting infection is emerging that targets a patient's ...

Mounting challenges undermine parenting Family Life Project releases major new findings New findings from a long-running study of nearly 1300 rural children by UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) reveal ...

Evidence mounts for endometrial cancer tumor testing to identify women with Lynch syndrome A recent article by Norris Cotton Cancer Center researchers published in the January 2014 issue of the journal Clinical Chemistry reviews the scientific ...