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Jun 15, 2015 06:08 PM EDT

Brain Cancer 'Achilles Heel' Disrupted With Protein In Glioblastomas

New findings reveal just how essential brain tumor stem cells are to the reproduction of cancer and how interrupting them may potentially reduce the spread of cancerous cells.

Jun 15, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

New Potential Therapies Use The Immune System Instead To Fight Infection, Not Antibiotics

Gonorrhea is becoming a re-emerging problem as antibiotic-resistant superbugs are beginning to take hold in areas like the United States and Canada. Yet New findings published in the journal Science reveal hope for the sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat and ...

Jun 11, 2015 06:44 PM EDT

Obese Postmenopausal Women At Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in JAMA Oncology reveal that obese postmenopausal women are at an increased risk of breast cancer.

Mar 10, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

Autism May Signal Higher Intelligence In Some Affected Individuals

Researchers are continuously learning about autism, a behavioral disorder that's estimated to affect about 1 in 68 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and about 1 in 100 children in the United Kingdom.

Feb 02, 2015 02:09 PM EST

CDC Research Shows Many Children's Foods Are Loaded With Sugar And Salt

Some parents might not be so certain about what their children are eating for lunch. New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that many toddler foods are loaded with salt and/or sugar.

Jan 29, 2015 03:21 PM EST

1 Out Of 10 Adults Skip Their Prescription Drugs Due To Expense, According To CDC

It might not come as much surprise to those with chronic conditions. Close to one in 10 American adults are estimated to not take their prescribed medications due to excessive costs.

Dec 30, 2014 05:00 PM EST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared this flu season an epidemic after 15 children died following complications from the virus. It’s important to note that those with comp

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared this flu season an epidemic after 15 children died following complications from the virus.

Jul 03, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

Nearly 80 Percent of Deaths in the First Three Decades of Life are Due to Unintentional Injury

It turns out that the first three decades of a person's life is a dangerous time when it comes to unintentional injuries. Scientists have found that nearly 80 percent of deaths during this time period are due to unintentional injury or violence.

Jun 23, 2014 10:51 PM EDT

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

A new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that an estimated 28 percent of adult Americans are receiving less than 6 hours of sleep per night. According to the health organization, this can lead to some serious mental and physical health complications.

Jun 02, 2014 07:15 PM EDT

CDC Distributes $19.5 Million to Prevention Research Centers in the United States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded 26 academic institutions with funds to conduct public health prevention research and studies last Thursday. The award is part of a five-year funding period.

Jun 02, 2014 07:14 PM EDT

CDC: Drug Diversion Harming Patients Across the United States

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, “drug diversion” – or the stealing of patients’ drugs by health care providers – has harmed a great number of patients in the last ten years.

May 23, 2014 12:41 PM EDT

May is National Stroke Awareness Month: CDC Has Everything You Need to Know

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and we begin heading to the beach, it’s important to remember that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Each year nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, often times resulting in death or paralysis.