Articles By John Ericson
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'Pollen Vortex' To Ruin Spring For Allergy Sufferers
As the polar vortex retreats north, the "pollen vortex" is set to pick up the slack. -
Cancer Stem Cells Stop Drug Therapies From Working
A newly discovered biomarker appears to be the reason some tumors develop resistance to cancer drugs. -
Most Cases Of Invasive Bladder Cancer Come From A Single Cell Type
A single stem cell type may be the driving force behind invasive bladder cancer, a new study finds. -
Anti-Seizure Drug Could Help Alcoholics Drink Less
The anticonvulsant ezogabine was shown to reduce alcohol intake in a rat model of alcoholism. -
Arizona Law Passes Allowing Surprise Health Inspections At Abortion Clinics
Arizona House Bill 2284 allows state authorities to conduct inspections at abortion clinics without first obtaining a warrant. -
Apathetic Old People Have Smaller Brains
Apathy may indicate lower volume of white and gray matter in older brains, a new study finds. -
New Measles Drug Complements MMR Immunization
A new measles drug blocks viral replication and establishes immunity in animal models of the disease, a study finds. -
FDA Signs Off On New Diabetes Drug Tanzeum
Tanzeum, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, could help reduce symptoms for the millions of Americans living with type 2 diabetes. -
New Windpipe Grown And Transplanted Through Tissue Engineering
Scientists build new esophagi from stem cells in regenerative medicine breakthrough. -
Obese Mothers-To-Be Risk Stillbirth, Infant Death
Women with a high BMI are significantly more likely to suffer adverse pregnancy outcomes like stillbirth and infant death, a new study finds. -
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Tied To Autism Risk
Boys with autism were significantly more likely to have been exposed to antidepressants during gestation compared to children without the disorder. -
Cheaper Obamacare Subsidies Will Reduce The National Deficit, But It May Not Last
Subsidies under the Affordable Care Act will help bring down the federal deficit growth forecast, according to new estimates.
