Most last a few days, but some stick around longer than you think. This article was originally published by The Influence, a news site that covers the full spectrum of human relationships with drugs. Follow The Influence on Facebook or Twitter. Source: This Simple Graph Shows How Long Different Drugs Remain in Your Blood | Alternet
A photo of Boston firefighter James Plourde carrying McGrath, with her leg cut and bloody, from the site of the bombing turned her into a moving symbol of hope from the tragedy. “It’s been said that I helped to save her life, but the truth is Victoria saved my life after the marathon as her… Read More »
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco found the drug etomixir, developed to treat heart failure, to stop the growth of triple-negative breast cancer implanted in mice, suggesting a more effective method for battling the disease. Source: Study: Fat fuels triple negative breast cancer – UPI.com
A drug that disrupts the ability of certain breast tumors to use fat as an energy source was found in a new study to successfully treat cancer in mice. Source: Study: Fat fuels triple negative breast cancer – UPI.com
Amyloid plaques build up on one side of the brain, responsible for language and communication, in patients with primary progressive aphasia, or PPA, a finding researchers said will help in diagnosing and treating the condition. Researchers at Northwestern University found the plaques build up primarily on the left side of the brain using a new… Read More »
Young people who are physically unfit have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, regardless of their body weight, the results of a large registry study indicate. New data on over 1.5 million male conscripts in Sweden reveals that 18-year-olds with low aerobic capacity and low muscle strength are more than… Read More »
A diet heavy on white bread and other high-glycemic index (GI) foods may increase an individual’s risk of lung cancer, according to a new study. Source: High-glycemic diet linked to lung cancer risk | Fox News
Study compared Finnish adults with and without multiple sclerosis, but more research is needed Source: Low Prenatal Vitamin D Linked to Later MS in Offspring – US News