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Chinese Herb May Help In Healing Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers have found that a Chinese herb known as Ji-Sui-Kang (JSK) improved spinal cord injury outcomes in rats.

Stroke Risk Similar Among Men And Women Smokers Worldwide

Smoking may cause similar stroke risks for men and women, but women smokers may be at greater risk for hemorrhagic stroke.

Covidien Opens US$21m R&D Facility In South Korea

Healthcare provider Covidien today announced the opening of the Covidien Center of Innovation Korea, its first R&D and training & education center in Korea.

3 Stomach Cancer Subtypes That Should Be Treated Differently

Stomach cancer falls into three broad subtypes that respond differently to currently available therapies, according to a new study.

Curry Ingredient Helped Design Cancer Drugs

Researchers have combined features from an anti-nausea drug with a common South Asian kitchen spice to create more potent cancer drugs.

Arsenic Risk In China’s Groundwater Mapped

Researchers have developed a new statistical model to estimate the risk of arsenic contamination in China's groundwater.

Flu Jab May Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study

A study has found that flu vaccination could lower the risk of heart attack in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries.

Vedolizumab Shown To Be Effective For Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

The results from two phase 3 studies evaluating vedolizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been published.

Childhood Obesity Linked To Emotional Issues

Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to a new study in Taiwan.