PHILADELPHIA, PA – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and approximately 75-80% of all cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Of these, 30-40% are considered locally advanced and are categorized as either Stage IIIA or IIIB. The currently accepted standard of care for patients with locally-advanced NSCLC…
DENVER/December 16, 2019 – Latex exposure could be detrimental to a horse’s respiratory health. That’s the surprising discovery from Morris Animal Foundation-funded research at the Royal Agricultural University and University of Nottingham. While further investigation is needed, researchers say latex could be among the allergens responsible for causing severe equine asthma (sEA), a serious horse…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Scientists have developed a new gene-therapy technique by transforming human cells into mass producers of tiny nano-sized particles full of genetic material that has the potential to reverse disease processes. Though the research was intended as a proof of concept, the experimental therapy slowed tumor growth and prolonged survival in mice with…
Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica was crowned Miss World on Saturday, marking the first time that black women have simultaneously held the titles of five of the world’s top beauty pageants. Her victory underscored what was already a watershed year in pageantry, which for decades struggled with racism, segregation and gender stereotyping. Last week, when Zozibini…
We cannot cancel the natural process of growing up, but it is possible to postpone it. The main thing is to start doing it on time and correctly. Below you’ll find the most essential skincare tips for ladies after 30 Choose gel creams You probably know that the area around the eyes needs special care.…
Taking a pill once a month is more convenient than taking one once a day. New research introduces a monthly pill and tests it in pigs. Share on PinterestNew research introduces a monthly birth control pill. Researchers estimate that, with typical use, 9% of women in the United States who take the birth control pill…
How far would you need to run to burn off the calories in a candy bar? A recent paper asks whether providing answers to this type of question on food packaging might reduce calorie intake. Share on PinterestCould a subtle change in food labeling reduce calorie intake? Including nutritional information on food packaging can help…
Liane Marie Terracciano and Daniel Robert Morgese were married Dec. 14 at the Parish of St. John Bosco, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, in Port Chester, N.Y. The Rev. Patrick Angelucci, a Roman Catholic priest, led the ceremony. Mrs. Morgese, 31, is a group director of strategy in Stamford, Conn., at Octagon, a…
Lindsay Grace Vogelman and Benjamin Lewis Bell were married Dec. 14 at 501 Union, an events space in Brooklyn. Marcia J. Sikowitz, a judge for the Kings County Housing Court in Brooklyn and an aunt of the bride, officiated. Ms. Vogelman, 31, is the director of special events and sponsorships for Tommy Hilfiger in Manhattan.…
Karla Patricia Perez and Jason De Los Reyes were married Dec. 12 at the Pazo de San Lorenzo, an events space in Santiago, Spain. The Rev. Ricardo Freire, a Roman Catholic priest, performed the ceremony. Mrs. De Los Reyes, 35, is a kindergarten teacher at the Basilica School of St. Mary in Alexandria, Va. She…