John Ericson

Light Exercise Keeps COPD Patients Out Of The Hospital

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who get moderate to vigorous exercise reduce their risk of hospital readmission, a new study finds.

A Single Season Of High School Football Can Change The Brain

One season of hits is enough to induce white matter alterations in the brains of high school football players, a new study finds.

Terrible Things Happen To The Poor, And These Are The Effects

People living in low-income areas are more likely to suffer serious illness and fall victim to negative life events like losing a child or being assaulted, a new study finds.

Scientists Announce First-Ever Regeneration Of Immune Organ

Targeting a specific protein instructs stem cells to restore function and structure to thymus, a key part of the immune system.

Caffeine May Ward Off Alzheimer's

Adenosine receptor antagonists like caffeine fight Alzheimer's disease by blocking protein buildup in the brain, a new study finds.

Cut Risk Of Preeclampsia With Daily Dose Of Aspirin

Daily low-dose aspirin lowers the risk of preeclampsia by 24 percent and the risk of preterm birth by 14 percent, a new review finds.

The Best Way To Quit Smoking In 3 Simple Steps

If you're trying to quit smoking, structure is just as important as motivation.

Father Told He Can Vaccinate Kids Despite Mother's Refusal

An Australian court has granted a father the right to vaccinate his children, despite vehement objections from their mother.

Breast Cancer Treatment May Cause Lung Cancer

Breast cancer patients who receive radiotherapy have a small but significant risk of developing a subsequent lung tumor, a new study finds.

'Breakthrough' Breast Cancer Drug Makes Tumors Grow Slower Than Ever

Breast cancer patients who took Pfizer's new drug palbociclib went twice as long before their disease worsened compared to patients who didn't take the drug.