New genetic clues are detected on breast cancer

Breast cancer is the cancer most often affects women (in fact, one in eight women in the world), and is the second leading cause of death among women worldwide. The risk of contracting it increases with age and is 2 to 4 times higher in women with a family history. The study of genetic predisposition is...

Seasonal influenza can lead to narcolepsy

Among narcolepsy, which most likely cause is autoimmune, and flu is a relationship at least temporarily, according to a study conducted in China to 906 patients who had narcolepsy after the outbreak two years ago from H1N1. And the conclusion is that they have obtained about seven months after the...

To determine the cause of a headache diary, you need a thorough evaluation

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: Almost every day I have a headache in the same position and the pain wakes me up many nights. It’s a sharp pain that usually lasts a few hours and comes in waves. What could be causing these headaches? ANSWER Dr. Ivan Garza, Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA: Your...