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5/16/2013

Two drugs help shrink Melanoma

Two drugs help shrink Melanoma

Posted 9:16 AM 5/16/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News

There is promising information out about treating advanced Melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

New research from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center finds a combination of two drugs can shrink Melanoma tumors significantly.

The drugs work by boosting the immune (More)

5/15/2013

Sheep is living with artificial heart

Sheep is living with artificial heart

Posted 9:30 AM 5/15/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News

Medical researchers in China unveiled a sheep fitted with a new type of artificial heart this week.

It's reportedly a smaller, lighter artificial heart than pervious prototypes. Scientists say the sheep has lived more than 60 days with the artificial heart and is good condition.

The heart was jointly developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and an international cardiovascular hospital in northern China.

 

Scientists closer to creating embryonic stem cells

5/14/2013

Study questions if bed rest prevents prematurity

Study questions if bed rest prevents prematurity

Posted 5:31 AM 5/14/2013 by ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) - Some specialists reacting to the latest study on bed rest for troubled pregnancies are calling on doctors to refrain from assuming that taking it easy can't hurt a pregnant woman. Doctors have known for years that there's no good evidence in favor of bed rest and the (More)

Women have new options for breast cancer surgery

5/13/2013

Study on your jobs impact on your heart

Study on your jobs impact on your heart

Posted 9:57 AM 5/13/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News

New research reveals an unhealthy lifestyle combined with job stress can take a toll on your heart.

A British study of more than 15,000 adults found those who felt work-related stress had an increased risk of coronary artery disease. The risk was even higher when they also had at least two (More)

5/10/2013

Quick, torturous exercise as effective as slow, long exercise

Quick, torturous exercise as effective as slow, long exercise

Posted 9:26 AM 5/10/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News

A few minutes of rigorous exercise may be as effective as several hours of running or biking.

The American College of Sports Medicine has published a list of 12 exercises that mimic the exercise impact of a long run and trip to the gym. The exercises include squats and planks. Experts say they need to be done at high intensity with short, 10 second breaks.

None of the exercises requires special equipment, just a wall or chair.

 

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