SATURDAY, Dec. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Coming just days after reports of a gene therapy that pushed the bleeding disorder hemophilia B into remission, new research suggests the same could be true for adults with the “A” form of the disease. That’s significant because, due to the complexities ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Some common breast cancer medications can trigger joint pain, but new research suggests acupuncture may ease that side effect. The finding could be a win-win for breast cancer patients, said one oncologist who reviewed the study. “Acupuncture has been around for thousands ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For a child with spastic cerebral palsy, simply grasping a toy may be impossible. But infusions of their own umbilical cord blood might make basic movements like this easier, researchers say. Children with spastic cerebral palsy have stiff muscles that can make itContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Think you know what’s in your favorite supplement? Think again. More than half of the herbal and dietary supplements analyzed by researchers contained ingredients that differed from the list on their labels. Some had hidden ingredients that might actually harm health, researchers said.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A leading group of U.S. pediatricians is encouraging parents to donate to public cord blood banks after the birth of their children. The past decade has seen an increase in the use of umbilical cord blood for stem cell transplants that can saveContinue Reading
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