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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

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Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala

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Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

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Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

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Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Phoenix’s Yamoah and Chiamvimonvat make a great team

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants

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$2.4M grant will fund imaging for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease

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Study identifies new mechanism for reducing female post-operative pain

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$5M Skoll Foundation gift will help protect communities from future pandemics

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Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds