Stress Causes Cancer

German scientists have discovered how stressed cells boost production of thrombin, a protein that causes blood to clot, which is an overproduction factor that is linked to cancer.

The Calves Have It

Researchers at Northwestern University School of Medicine find women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) may experience more problems walking and climbing stairs than men with the same condition.

Golden Opportunity

Gold nanoparticles loosely attached to an anti-cancer drug begin accumulating deep inside tumors minutes after injection and can be activated for effective treatment within two hours, according to new research.

American Spoon Recalls Sauces

American Spoon Foods is recalling three of its sauce products because of undeclared wheat ingredients.

Paving the Way for a New Parkinson's Paradigm

Researchers have identified five new genetic variants that are thought to play a role in Parkinson's disease.

Food For (Happy) Thought

With the holidays having come to a close, and much of the nation dealing with inclement weather and cold temperatures, it's natural to sometimes feel a decrease in mood and positive thinking.

Bypassing Other Heart-Surgery Breakthroughs

Scientists have come together to create a process to make ready-made, easily stored blood vessels to be used in patients undergoing heart surgery or kidney dialysis.

Trim Belly Fat to Remember More?

Older people with metabolic syndrome may be higher risk of memory loss, according to a new study from the French National Institute of Health Research.

Number of Falls is Falling

Mountain biking can be an exhilarating sport, but it can also lead to many types of injuries. Yet a new study reveals a dramatic decrease in mountain-bike related injuries.

Kneed Some Rehab

In the aftermath of the Chicago Bears' 21-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game, it seemed like the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.