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Population Study Shows Salpingectomy Decreases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Recent studies have suggested that ovarian cancer predominantly arises within the fallopian tubes or the uterus. A group of Swedish researchers hypothesized that surgical removal of…
Research progress report: Frizzled 9 and lung cancer chemoprevention
Every year, lung cancer leads to more deaths than any other cancer. An estimated 159,2601 Americans were expected to die from lung cancer in 2014, accounting…
Let’s Celebrate National Cat Health Month, Right Meow!
With only 28 days, February marks the shortest month on the calendar. It also marks the observance of National Cat Health Month, a month-long celebration…
New CDC Report Shows Big Drop in Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – The percentage of Americans exposed to secondhand smoke has fallen by more than half since 1999, but one in four non-smokers –…
OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle Events Gear Up to Raise Funds for Much-needed Ovarian Cancer Research
OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle is gearing up for another great year of riding for research with fun indoor cycling events taking place all across the country. Last…
Saving Lives Through Stem Cell Donations
by Omar Siddiqi, MD I am not a stranger to illness. During my medical training, I met many patients on the worst day of their lives.…
Climate change could impact the poor much more than previously thought
It’s widely accepted that climate change will have bigger negative impacts on poorer countries than wealthy ones. However, a new economic modeling studyfinds that the economic impacts on…
The Inn Helps Spunky Four-Year-Old Makenna Feel At Home While Receiving Treatment at the NIH
Four-year-old Makenna Harrod, of Louisville, Kentucky, has a bright and bubbly personality that lights up any room. Her father, Larry “DJ” Harrod, describes her as “spunky”…
New Treatment Option For Marfan Syndrome
The Winter issue of The Marfan Foundation’s magazine, Connective Issues, is now available. In this issue, The Marfan Foundation shares extensive research news, including the…
Invest in medical research for our future prosperity
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health and societal crisis. The disease ravages the mind and often leaves loved ones unable to recognize family members…
Researchers Help Horses Stay a Hoof Ahead of Disease
Treating disease in horses is never an easy task. They are large and often headstrong animals with a complicated physiology to match. Although advancements in…
Results That Matter: CureSearch Impact Reports
CureSearch has made the commitment to show measurable results. While a typical research investment is deemed successful when an article is published or simpleoutputs are achieved,…