Medical News Today: Late cancer relapse driven by 'reawakening of sleeping cancer cells'

Cancer cells can avoid chemotherapy by going to sleep, laying dormant for years before they reawaken decades later, according to a new study by UK researchers.

Medical News Today: Common kidney tests may predict cardiovascular disease risk

A new study suggests that two tests commonly used in the assessment of chronic kidney disease could also be used to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Medical News Today: Dramatic rise in STDs and HIV in Rhode Island

Newly released data show that rates of several STDs have increased sharply from 2013 to 2014 in Rhode Island, with better testing and high-risk behaviors behind the figures.

Medical News Today: Delaying umbilical cord clamping may improve child's development

The first study to assess the long-term developmental outcomes of delayed cord clamping suggests boys may benefit if clamping is delayed by 3 minutes after birth.

Medical News Today: Eating more dietary fiber linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study finds that the more fiber people consume - especially from cereals - the lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Medical News Today: Lab work discovers bladder cell secret against urinary infection

Scientists have discovered that when bladder cells cannot neutralize bacteria in the usual way, they simply vomit up the encapsulated invaders instead.

Medical News Today: Scientific discovery may stop breast cancer spreading to the bones

Researchers have discovered a protein that drives the spread of breast cancer to the bone, bringing them a step closer to finding a way to prevent secondary breast cancer.