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'Bionic breast' could restore sensation for cancer survivors
By Emily Cooke published
Scientists are developing a new device that could help breast cancer patients who experience a loss of sensation after having a mastectomy.
NJ officials investigate unusual spike in Legionnaires' disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
New Jersey health officials are looking for a potential source of the unusual surge in Legionnaires' disease seen in two counties.
Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that the gene activity in healthy tissue surrounding tumors could better predict whether a patient's lung cancer might return after surgery.
In world 1st, virus spotted attached to 2nd virus
By Emily Cooke published
The interaction was captured using a specialized piece of kit called a transmission electron microscope.
Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.
Mammal cells use some viruses like vitamins, study hints
By Emily Cooke published
When added to mammalian cells, instead of activating inflammatory pathways as expected, one particular bacteriophage stimulated the cells to grow and survive.
What does it look like when your sinuses are clogged?
By Anna Gora published
Having a stuffy nose often comes with pain and tenderness around your cheeks, eyes or forehead. But what do blocked sinuses look like inside your head?
Why is it hard to hear when you have a cold?
By Anna Gora published
Coming down with a cold or the flu can muffle your hearing, but why?
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