Lambrolizumab activates body's immune system to kill cancerous cells, researchers say
Study found it prolonged remission after chemotherapy almost six months longer than a placebo
Sorafenib appeared to delay disease progression, shrink tumors in early study
In preliminary trial, nivolumab shrank tumors in 30 percent of tough-to-treat patients
Tumor growth suppressed in lab tests; human trials still needed, study authors say
In mouse study, animals received enough insulin to function for days at a time
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say
Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say
Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease
Breakthrough bypasses need to use cells from fertilized embryos
Study found increased levels of proteins that form connections responsible for learning, memory
Networks linking many different regions most important for human intelligence, researchers say
But experts question the study's design and are skeptical of the conclusion
Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say
One species appears linked to slowed progress, researchers find
Study found drug used for one condition also targets genes affecting different blood disorder
Device implanted directly in the heart, but questions remain about long-term use, safety
Brain scans suggest possible link between the two
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say
Xiaflex up for FDA approval later this year, but some experts think injections required would be a tough sell
Study finding contradicts common belief that the opposite is true
Interaction between pollution and molecules produced by nature may lead to lung cancer, researchers say
With her legendary father stricken, May May Ali works to raise awareness of his devastating disorder
Scans show abnormal circuitry in people who fixate on their flaws, real or imagined
People may prefer their gadgets to sound friendly, not look human, researcher says
Patients who don't respond to drugs might benefit, but larger trials needed
Say they now have the 'playbook' for battling acute myeloid leukemia
Link observed in laboratory cells, mice and humans
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways
Experimental robotic technology may someday help people with amputations as well, experts hope
Brain structure may predict math improvement more than intelligence, study finds
They're working on human trials designed to make it easier to attack AIDS-causing virus, according to published reports
Early study tested the noninvasive treatment on smokers
But it's too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on market
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggests
Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions
High cure rates, few side effects may make this the standard treatment, experts say
Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer's, breast cancer
They pinpointed the tiny area activated by viewing '1' but not 'one'
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis disappeared for one-third of patients after process
But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed
'Prostatic artery embolization' didn't cause troublesome side effects in study
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say
'Cryoablation' might offer therapeutic option for cancer patients whose disease has spread