Timely interventions help spot signs of teen dating violence

Kids Health

One in 10 youth experience dating violence. They’ve been purposely hit, slapped or hurt while in a relationship—actions that can impart long-lasting effects on the victim. But just one session of a behavioral intervention held in the emergency department to reduce underage drinking also significantly reduced dating violence perpetration and depression symptoms. “Dating violence is a significant concern for many […]

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Six tips to spot cancer ‘fake news’

Health Problems

Cancer is a popular topic for the media, as people care and worry about it in equal measure. News reports help people find out what researchers are working on, and how charitable donations are being spent. They also helps generate interest in the amazing science going on. But perhaps most of all, health stories and clinical trial results have a […]

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Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

Health Problems

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown how stimulating a specific location on the surface of immune cells can be targeted with antibodies to help in their fight against cancer. The new work concerns a receptor called CD40 found of the surface of certain immune cells which regulates their activity. The CD40 receptors are normally dispersed over the surface […]

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