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Sugar is cancer's best friend: Research reveals how it feeds tumors

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We've known for quite some time that sugar essentially feeds cancer cells, with tumors preferring to use sugar fermentation as a source of energy. But now, studies are showing...
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Umbilical cord blood safely and effectively treats children with rare genetic disorders

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Researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh found that infusing umbilical cord blood - a readily available source of stem cells - safely and effectively treated 44...
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Pediatric Cancers among Alaska Native people

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To evaluate the descriptive epidemiology of pediatric cancers among Alaska Native people.
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MD Anderson and Sanofi collaborate to accelerate development of innovative cancer therapies

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sanofi today announced a five-year strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of investigational treatments...
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Researchers characterize how changes in glioblastoma cells influence different drug effects

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Therapies for treating glioblastoma brain cancer can be delivered with greater precision and existing drugs can be used in new ways.
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Two new studies highlight possible treatment options for patients with neuroendocrine tumors

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Tough Decisions as COVID Delays Cancer Surgeries

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Black People Underrepresented in Cancer Trials

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Bacteria in newborn's stool may indicate risk of obesity

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Half of covid-positive nursing home residents had no symptoms

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In-app Mental Health Support By Snapchat in India

Snapchat has announced in-app support to its users in India who may be experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis. Read more ...

Andexxa Enters Guidelines for Bleeding on Oral Anticoagulation

Recently-approved treatments prompted an update to American College of Cardiology guidance on managing bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulation. New guidance included the... Read more ...

Study Reports Raise in HIV, TB, Malaria Deaths Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Prioritising the most critical services, like antiretroviral therapy for HIV, timely TB diagnosis and treatment, and provision of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets for... Read more ...

Squirrel With Bubonic Plague Found in Colorado

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Link Between Childhood Maltreatment and Heart Disease in Adulthood

Women especially were more likely to have heart disease following a childhood that involved maltreatment including physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect, said new study. Read more ...

New Anti-lupus Drug Helps Prevent Congenital Heart Disease

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