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Are Dangerous Microbes Hiding In Your Makeup? New Study Says Yes.
A new study has revealed that the majority of opened, in-use makeup products, such as lip gloss, mascara and blending sponges are contaminated with potentially dangerous bacteria such as E.coli and Staphylococci.
A Small Number Of Men With Prostate Cancer Are ‘Super Responders’ To Immunotherapy
A small number of men with advanced prostate cancer respond very well to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, according to a new study. Now scientists want to find out why.
Hospital Superbug MRSA ‘Disarmed’ By Exciting New Compound
Researchers in Canada have identified a new compound which makes superbug MRSA susceptible to treatment with common antibiotics again.
Bone Tumors Stop Immunotherapy Working For Prostate Cancer
Immunotherapy drugs have so far produced underwhelming results in prostate cancer. Now a team of researchers may have figured out why and how to make these drugs work for prostate cancer patients.
Teva Pharmaceuticals To Resume Production Of Scarce Childhood Cancer Drug Vincristine
Pharmaceutical company Teva USA announced today that it will resume production of childhood cancer drug vincristine after a recent shortage which led to patients missing doses of the vital chemotherapy.
New DNA “Fingerprint” Test Predicts Response To Toxic Breast Cancer Drugs
Scientists have developed a new genetic fingerprint test which aims to identify women with breast cancer who are likely to respond to a class of often-useful, but toxic chemotherapy agents including one commonly referred to as “the red devil” by patien…
Men Over 40 With BRCA2 Mutations Must Get Prostate Cancer Screening, Experts Say
New research presented today in the U.K. has suggested that men over the age of 40 with BRCA2 mutations are at greatly increased risk of prostate cancer and should undergo regular screening.
High-Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory In Seniors
A new study suggests that seniors should be doing high-intensity exercise to improve their memory.
Measles Cripples Immune System For Years After Infection
New research has shown that infection with measles can cripple the immune system, leaving people susceptible to other diseases for several years.
FDA: Deliveries Of Scarce Childhood Cancer Drug Due To Resume, But Not Until Late October
FDA says deliveries of the vital childhood cancer drug vincristine, currently in very short supply across the U. S. should resume in late October.
