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Scientists have figured out a way to genetically reprogram human immune cells without using viruses to insert DNA....Read More

Researchers are developing a way for users to kick an addiction to betel quid — a cheap stimulant that can lead to oral disease and cancer....Read More

“Good cholesterol” may not be a good indicator an older woman has a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study....Read More

Researchers found military personnel who suffered head trauma, and reported memory and mood issues, had brain scans similar to retired football players with CTE....Read More

The risk of a woman having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth or up to two months after delivery has risen 25 percent over 12 years, a study reveals....Read More

Researchers in Australia have developed the first blood test for detection of melanoma in its early stages, which may allow earlier treatment of the disease....Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the process of making prescriptions drugs available over the counter without physician approval....Read More

Allergic reactions to a component of the immune system may also help protect skin against cancer, according to a study....Read More

A therapy for an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis extends survival and reverses signs of neuromuscular damage in mice and rats, a new study shows....Read More

Death rates from liver cancer increased 43 percent for American adults from 2000 to 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....Read More