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Heavy marijuana use may lower bladder cancer risk, study says

Findings from an 11-year study have linked frequent marijuana use with a lower risk of bladder cancer, compared to smoking cigarettes or both substances.

In the Media by Kent Mao - 3 comments

Potential new drug found in the treatment of severe influenza

As the H7N9 bird flu virus continues to spread through China, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have reported the discovery of a new drug to aid in the treatment of severe influenza infection.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Decision outstanding on research chimps

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) will finalize plans for what to do with its remaining research chimpanzees by the end of March 2013. U.S. citizens have a chance to comment before the decision is made.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Cardiology group guides journalists on results of group's study

In an unusual communication, the American College of Cardiology issued a press release ahead of its upcoming conference and challenging the results of one of its studies - in an effort to provide guidance to journalists.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Scientists find way to 'turn off' sensation of feeling cold

Don't you hate it when you feel cold? Your muscles stiffen and joints ache as the temperature drops. What if it was possible to "turn off" the neuron responsible for sensing cold?

In the Media by Eileen Kersey - 10 comments

Molecule that causes cancer cells to 'commit suicide' discovered

University Park - Researchers from Penn State University have identified a molecule which, when introduced to the TRAIL protein, causes cancer cells to "commit suicide".

In the Media by Greta McClain - 6 comments

Canadian crew killed in South Pole plane crash

Three Canadian crew members of an Antarctic research plane are presumed dead after their aircraft crashed during a flight between two research camps.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Controversial bird flu research to resume

The international group of influenza researchers, whose research into bird flu was suspended due to potential human risks, are to resume their research.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

U.S. government scientists retire research chimps

U.S. government scientists have decided that almost all chimpanzees kept for federally funded research will be retired from laboratories. The chimps will be placed in a national sanctuary.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 9 comments

New treatment extends life for pancreatic cancer patients

Gemcitabine and Abraxane, a variation of the old drug Taxol, are part of a 900-patient study in Arizona to treat pancreatic cancer. Currently, they are extending life by 1.8 months on the average patient diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 6 comments