Unexplained CAR-T Death; Americans Spurn Sunscreen; Improving Diversity in Trials

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Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected—new study

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Should we decide by lottery who gets a medical treatment first?

For decades, ethicists have argued that lotteries could be the fairest way to decide who gets life-saving treatment when there isn't enough to go around. Yet our research suggests that most people would rather leave the choice ...

Mother's ZIP code, lack of access to prenatal care can negatively impact baby's health at birth, studies show

Babies born to mothers who live in rural areas or who don't receive prenatal care may face higher risks of health complications at birth, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

Artificial intelligence emerging as powerful patient safety tool in pediatric anesthesia

Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery with better pain management, suggests a systematic review presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ...

The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can't wait

Why should women in British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have access to free contraception while the rest of Canadians do not? Our new research, published in the British Medical Journal and JAMA ...

Study shows lasting impact of limited sex education on adult relationships

A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced quality of life.

Living near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, three recent studies by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of ...

Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected—new study

More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study published in The Lancet on Wednesday.

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Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast ...

A study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers demonstrates that their nanoparticle-based vaccine can effectively prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice. Not only did up to ...

At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

A research team led by Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) member Hua Wang has published new research detailing a new mRNA cancer vaccine platform. The study introduces an immune cell homing hydrogel-based platform designed ...

UCLA scientists, together with a team of international collaborators, have identified a promising new treatment strategy that can detect, kill and reprogram aggressive, treatment-resistant tumors like osteosarcomas and glioblastoma.

New UBC Okanagan research shows that exercise can do more than improve the strength and cardiovascular endurance of women who have survived breast cancer.

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Zebrafish models offer fast, effective guidance for personalized therapies for kids with high-risk cancer

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Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests

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WHO releases new R&D landscape analyses highlighting gaps and inequities in cancer research

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Health researchers discuss Medicaid cancer screening trends, best practices

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Scientists identify dual protein targets to weaken pancreatic cancer defenses

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Study finds 10% of pediatric blood cancers may stem from medical imaging radiation

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Targeted radiation therapy shows near-complete response in rare sarcoma patients

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Algorithm that predicts pancreatic cancer metastasis could help avoid unnecessary surgeries

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Remote monitoring can improve recovery from cancer surgery

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Two-part prodrug system activates immune attack only in tumor's unique environment

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