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Health-related Current Events is our news page about recent discoveries in medicine. It offers recent health-related articles and interesting current events in the medical sciences. This page sometimes links to articles about interesting health-related current events on other websites.

New tuberculosis test
New tuberculosis test: Detects resistant strains
A new tuberculosis test has been developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators. The portable device provides rapid, accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Full article >>

Asbestos-detector: First ever produced
The first portable, real-time asbestos detector uses a laser-based light scattering technique to identify harmful fibers. Full article >>

oetzi
Oetzi the Iceman: Bad Teeth
A recent study shows Oetzi, the 5,400-year-old ice-preserved Tyrolean mummy, had oral diseases and dentition problems that are still widespread today. Full article >>

cancerous B cells
Rituximab: Why it's so effective
Scientists have discovered why the cancer drug rituximab is so effective at killing malignant cells.
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Site of miRNA repression: Discovered by UC Riverside-led team
Scientists have discovered that the site of miRNA repression of target gene expression is the endoplasmic reticulum. Full article >>

metastatic tumor
Metastasis stem cells: Detected in blood
Researchers have for the first time detected in blood the metastasis stem cells that result in the production of secondary malignant tumors.
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Wearable cameras: New insights into health
Recent reports say health outcomes can be improved through the use of wearable cameras.
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Link between blood clotting & immune response: Potential for new treatments
New Rice University research has found a link between immune response and blood clotting.
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star-nosed mole
Star-nosed moles: Nervy noses lend a hand
Researchers are finding out more about nerves by studying the most sensitive patch of mammalian skin known. Full article >>

Norovirus: New, but causing the same old problems
Although the flu is on everyone’s mind this season, the winter vomiting bug, or norovirus, is also making its rounds. Full article >>


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E4-ORF3: New cancer therapy?
DNA nanoparticle therapy: Shape matters
A mammalian lung, in 3-D
Cancer: The link to obesity
Cannabinoid synthesis deciphered
Hemoglobin toxicity: New $10.8 million study begins
What makes people gain weight?
The nose knows
Experts propose 'cyber war' on cancer
To be a worker bee or not to be
New cardiac device
Older obese children eat less
Pluripotent stem cells: Moving toward regeneration
New lung health app
Exercise-induced female orgasm: It does happen
Urinary incontinence: A breakthrough?
Growing market for human organs exploits poor
Marriage: Triples surgery survival rates
Stem cells can repair a damaged cornea
Scout proteins for dangerous bacteria
Newest cancer therapies
Brain cells responsible for wakefulness identified
Naked mole-rats: Lifesaving clues
New treatment zaps brain tumors in mice
An effective breast cancer vaccine
New flu test is fast and accurate
Triglycerides and stroke: A new connection
New flu strains: Not from the tropics
Ozone decreasing
What bacteria don't know can hurt them
Why is the measles so contagious?
Flu and MRSA: A deadly connection
Face transplants: A new approach


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Perhaps a no-brainer?
New study: The more white rice you eat, the higher your risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Self-healing hydrogels: Something new with lots of uses
University of California, San Diego bioengineers have developed a self-healing hydrogel that binds as easily as Velcro, and forms a bond strong enough to withstand repeated stretching. Full article >>

Eating raw cookie dough: Not a good idea
Eating store-bought raw cookie dough has put many people in the hospital. Full article >>

Super bacteria
A new study says they lurk in even the cleanest waste water. Full article >>

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