Beta-blockers could be used to reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations,…
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New ‘AsthmaMap’ could redefine disease and personalize treatment for patients
A new digital ‘map’ detailing different mechanisms that contribute to the development of asthma could…
How a bad night’s sleep might worsen cancer development
Recent studies have indicated that patients with sleep apnea may be associated with worse cancer…
Can we predict aggressiveness of prostate cancer before surgery with a blood test?
Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer, with 400,000 new cases every year in…
Almost 1/3 of infertile men at increased risk of metabolic diseases as they age
Men with fertility problems are at increased risk of metabolic diseases as they age, according…
RNA sequencing opens door to accurate, highly specific test for prostate cancer
A study on non-coding RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) from prostate cancer patients has identified a series…
Tying lipstick smears from crime scenes to specific brands
It’s a common TV show trope: detectives find a lipstick mark at a crime scene,…
Desert cactus purifies contaminated water for aquaculture, drinking and more
Farm-grown fish are an important source of food with significant and worldwide societal and economic…
A step toward a birth control pill for men
Women can choose from many birth control methods, including numerous oral contraceptives, but there’s never…
Getting closer to using beer hops to fight disease
Hops, those little cone-shaped buds that give beer its bitter flavor, pack a surprisingly healthful…