medical research

Tiny ‘lab-on-a-chip’ provides new test for breast cancer treatment

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Tiny ‘lab-on-a-chip’ provides new test for breast cancer treatment

The idea of using nanoscopic particles to detect and treat breast cancer is moving closer to fruition, according to researchers at Purdue University.

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HDL cholesterol not enough to improve heart health

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
HDL cholesterol not enough to improve heart health

So-called “good” cholesterol – technically known as high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol – is traditionally considered an important contributor to heart health, but simply having a lot of it in one’s body may not be enough, according to research published in the most recent New England Journal of Medicine.

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