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Hopeful new research for sickle cell disease

Image of A misshapen sickle cell as imaged under a microscope.

Researchers may have found a powerful new treatment for sickle cell disease. So far, the treatments have proven effective in mice. LOS ... continue reading

Scientists to resurrect 'Black Death' bacteria in lab

Image of This artwork depicts the burning of Jewish people in the wake of the plague. Along with the horror of the plague, the horror of antisemitism - and hatred of other whole groups of people - multiplied as the disease spread. Frightened and superstitious people sought to blame whole groups of people for what they perceived as the wrath of God.

The Black Death has long captured the imagination of historians and storytellers since it ravaged Europe in the middle of the 14th century. ... continue reading

Listeria death toll reaches 22 Watch

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Federal health officials say that 21 people have now died from a nationwide outbreak of listeria, including one unborn child. The outbreak ... continue reading

Poor hospitals for poor people

Image of The study reveals one of the unintended consequences of the Affordable Healthcare Act.

Startling new research reveals that the worst hospitals treat twice as many poor patients than the best, and those patients are more likely ... continue reading

Pay attention men! Another reason to exercise

Image of Exercise can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by as much as one-third.

According to a study published on Wednesday,  men who do vigorous exercise three times a week were found to have a significantly ... continue reading

Medicare drug abuse rising

Image of Prescription drug abuse is spiking and officials cannot agree on what to do about it.

Congressional investigators have issued a new report in which they say that Medicare is subsidizing drug abuse for thousands of ... continue reading

Six things you want to know about the future of breast cancer

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Here is Catholic Online's list of six new things you want to know about the future of breast cancer. Sponsored by MyPHRCHart. Stay ... continue reading

Beta Blockers may stop spread of breast cancer

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Scientists are about to conduct a major new study to see if commonly prescribed blood pressure medication can actually cut the risk of ... continue reading

Hormonal contraceptives increase HIV risk

Image of To avoid immorality and subsequent death, people should practice abstinence until marriage, and remain monogamous afterwards. Modern methods involving birth control may be having fatal consequences.

Women using hormonal contraception methods for birth control may increased risk for HIV, according to a new study conducted in Africa. LOS ... continue reading

Use of ADHD meds is rising sharply

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The use of drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids is on the rise, especially with adolescents, according to ... continue reading

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