Head of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute resigns, next head appointed
The head of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has announced her plans to step down as her successor has been named head of the world-renowned cancer center. Laurie Glimcher will step down as President and CEO on October 1 and assume…
Study shows higher risk of heart attack days after exposure to cold
According to a study published today in JACCthe flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the 2024 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The findings underscore the need to better understand the physiological impact…
US researchers discover possible launch site for Russian nuclear missiles
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the likely deployment location of Russia’s 9M370 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered cruise missile that President Vladimir Putin has touted as “invincible.” Putin has said the weapon – dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall…
Endometriosis leads to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in women
According to a study presented at the 2024 ESC Congress, women with endometriosis have a 20% higher risk of serious heart disease than women without endometriosis. For decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was considered a male disease and risk factors…
Personal contact leads to less feeling of loneliness among older people
Personal contact helps reduce feelings of loneliness among older people. Other ways of contacting people, such as calling, emailing or texting, are not as effective in reducing loneliness, a team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and…
Washington School Board calls on schools to update their cell phone policies
LOS ANGELES — The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is jumping on the bandwagon and requiring school districts across Washington state to update their cell phone policies by next school year. A new letter from State School Superintendent Chris…
Washington School Board calls on schools to update their cell phone policies
LOS ANGELES — The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is jumping on the bandwagon and requiring school districts across Washington state to update their cell phone policies by next school year. A new letter from State School Superintendent Chris…
Washington School Board calls on schools to update their cell phone policies
LOS ANGELES — The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is jumping on the bandwagon and requiring school districts across Washington state to update their cell phone policies by next school year. A new letter from State School Superintendent Chris…
Study shows challenges and risks for women who use anabolic-androgenic steroids
A new study published in Drug and alcohol screening has provided important insights into the challenges and risks faced by women who use anabolic and androgenic steroids (AAS). Although these substances are illegal in Australia, changing ideals regarding body aesthetics…
Study reveals a rare genotype with significant implications for women’s health
Scientists from deCODE genetics and their colleagues have identified a sequence variant in the CCDC201 Gene that, when inherited homozygously from both parents, causes menopause to occur on average nine years earlier. deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, and collaborators…
