Cancer DNA blood tests validated by international research team
An international team today reports the findings of an independent assessment of five commercially-available assays for tumor DNA sequencing—a fast, cheap and less invasive method to...
Category: Health
Study finds Americans eat food of mostly poor nutritional quality—except at school
Whether eating out or buying food from the grocery store, Americans of all ages are, for the most part, eating poorly everywhere—except at school. The information...
Ovarian cancer diagnosis can take big toll on women’s mental health
Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other...
Debunking 4 common myths about ticks
Blooming flowers, chirping birds and long-awaited rays of sunshine: The first signs of spring are often greeted with joy. But soon comes the realization that with...
CDC: Risk for catching coronavirus from surfaces is low
The risk for catching the new coronavirus from surfaces is low, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week in what some experts...
Findings that COVID can infect the mouth shouldn’t disrupt your dental care
Scientists recently discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus—the culprit behind COVID—can specifically infect cells in the mouth and may travel in saliva. That news, while promising for...
Viking DNA and the pitfalls of genetic ancestry tests
A middle-aged white man raises his sword to the skies and roars to the gods. The results of his genetic ancestry test have just arrived in...
Bacterial molecule may be key to fighting stomach cancer
Humans are exposed to many types of bacteria daily, the majority of which are harmless. However, some bacteria are pathogenic, which means they can cause disease....
COVID vaccines trigger protective immune response in nursing home residents
Older adults in long-term care develop detectible antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, which may mean it’s safe to reopen these facilities, according to a new study.
Expert answers questions about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Many people have questions about the changing guidelines for the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some answers from infectious disease specialist Dr. Alexander Wong.
