Gina Kokosky, Editorial Intern

The findings suggest that a patient’s diet may impact their ability to combat head and neck cancer.

Unintentional weight loss may allow physicians to detect cancer sooner.

HDL cholesterol is known as the good kind, but too much or too little could negatively impact the immune system.

The number of Americans concerned about opioid addiction rises 10% in just 2 years.

A novel chimera targets the growth factors responsible for certain types of breast cancer.

Researchers collaborate to test acoustic cluster therapy to improve treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Removing gut bacteria may be the key to treating a fatal pancreatic cancer.

Combining Tecentriq with Avastin shows promise extending survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

A gene mutation linked to chordoid gliomas may result in targeted treatment options.

Findings suggest that incomplete transcription causes latency in HIV infected cells.

A Medicare loophole may deter patients from undergoing preventative screening for colorectal cancer.

Research highlights the need for new prostate specific antigen testing guidelines.

Medicaid spending on specialty drugs is a top concern for states.

As cost increases, patient adherence decreases among patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Patients with cancer experienced a reduction in fatigue after 3 weeks of knowingly taking a placebo.

An artificial liver infected with hepatitis B demonstrates physiological reaction of a real human liver.

Kempharma introduces newly approved pain management drug and warns of risk for addiction.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar could take action to help millions of Americans gain access to necessary drugs.

The Cx26 protein may be involved with promoting aggressive breast cancer.

Bone fractures associated with type 2 diabetes may be linked to a change in collagen.

If passed, a bill that addresses the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases may ensure better care for patients.

Deep transcranial stimulation could provide more relief from fatigue among multiple sclerosis patients compared with other treatments.

Enzalutamide (Xtandi) demonstrates a significant reduction in metastasis or death from castration-resistant prostate cancer

PRDM14 is involved with embryonic development and may lead to germ cell tumors.

A new tool that can measure cell strength 100 times faster than current methods may optimize drug development for several diseases.

A gene that plays a crucial role in blood cell maturation can mutate and cause cancer to develop.

A recent report highlights how Americans pay more for prescription drugs compared with other countries.

Ultraviolet C light could be safely harnessed to kill influenza microbes.

Surgeons may play an integral role in preventing opioid dependency in surgery patients.

An existing drug can prevent cancerous stem cells from reproducing, without the toxic adverse effects of chemotherapy.