What is sun protection factor (SPF)? What is the best sunscreen?
3/11/2016
Understand SPF and what sunscreen labels mean. Find out which sun lotions to use, how best to apply the protection, and what personal factors to consider. Enjoy the sun safely!
Jefferson researchers find highly active gene in aggressive human lung cancer
3/11/2016
Researchers thought Nit1 might be a tumor suppressor gene -- but found it actually promotes cancer growth.
Does Viagra encourage melanoma cells to proliferate?
3/11/2016
The popular erectile dysfunction drug allows melanoma to grow more vigorously, say researchers, who say melanoma patients should consult their doctor before taking the medication.
Diabetes associated with increased risk of serious bacterial blood infection
3/10/2016
Patients with diabetes are almost three times more susceptible to life-threatening blood infections by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, according to a study published in the European Journal of...
Diabetes associated with increased risk of serious bacterial blood infection
3/10/2016
Patients with diabetes are almost three times more susceptible to life-threatening blood infections by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, according to a study published in the European Journal of...
Drug combination shrinks HER2 positive breast cancers within 11 days
3/10/2016
A drug combination - of lapatinib and trastuzumab (Herceptin) - before surgery shrinks and may even destroy tumours in women with HER2 positive disease within 11 days.
Drug combination shrinks HER2 positive breast cancers within 11 days
3/10/2016
A drug combination - of lapatinib and trastuzumab (Herceptin) - before surgery shrinks and may even destroy tumours in women with HER2 positive disease within 11 days.
Reducing colon cancer risk: how diet switch changes gut microbial metabolism
3/10/2016
The gut microbiota is strongly associated with daily food consumption. Hence its composition can serve as a biomarker for nutritional habits as well as disease risks that are related to these...
Blood stem cells study could pave the way for new cancer therapy
3/10/2016
People with leukaemia could be helped by new research that sheds light on how the body produces its blood supply.
Reducing colon cancer risk: how diet switch changes gut microbial metabolism
3/10/2016
The gut microbiota is strongly associated with daily food consumption. Hence its composition can serve as a biomarker for nutritional habits as well as disease risks that are related to these...