One in nine women in the developed world will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. The prevalence of breast cancer is increasing, an effect caused in part by the modern lifestyle and increased lifespans. Thankfully, treatments are becoming more efficient and more personalized. However, what isn’t increasing—and is in fact decreasing—is the number of pathologists, […]

Researchers have long been working on how to treat obesity, a serious condition that can lead to hypertension, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have also revealed a strong correlation of obesity and cancer–recent data show that smoking, drinking alcohol, and obesity are the biggest contributors to cancer worldwide. The development of fat cells, which are produced from a […]

A new research paper titled “Essential amino acids as diagnostic biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma based on metabolic analysis” has been published in Oncotarget. Metabolomics, defined as the comprehensive identification of all small metabolites in a biological sample, has the power to shed light on phenotypic changes associated with various diseases, including cancer. In the current study, researchers from Tokushima University […]

Low energy–density diets that are based either on potatoes or beans similarly reduced insulin resistance in adults with poor blood glucose control, according to a controlled feeding study in 36 individuals. Potatoes have gotten a bad rap for their high glycemic index, but they have little fat and a low energy density, wrote the study investigators. In fact, “cooling of […]

Former President Bill Clinton has tested positive for COVID-19. “I’ve had mild symptoms, but I’m doing fine overall and keeping myself busy at home,” Clinton, 76, wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. “I’m grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same, especially as we move into the winter months.” […]

Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment. It gives scientists the ability to monitor gut metabolites in real time, which wasn’t possible before. This feat of technological integration could unlock new understanding of intestinal metabolite composition, which significantly impacts human health overall. The work, led by engineers at […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding testing to detect polioviruses in wastewater to select communities in Philadelphia and Michigan, the agency announced Wednesday. The announcement comes months after the July discovery of the first polio case in the United States since 2013, in an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, New York. In September, New York Governor […]

Chris Fountain says he couldn't 'read aloud' after mini-stroke We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Although strokes have an unpredictable nature, there are some early signs […]

Muchos estadounidenses han recurrido a la última gran idea para perder peso; ya sean dietas de moda, la obsesión por el fitness, hierbas y píldoras poco fiables o la cirugía bariátrica, por nombrar algunas. Parece que nunca acaban siendo la solución mágica con la que la gente sueña. Ahora llega una avalancha de startups, o empresas emergentes, que ofrecen acceso […]

A review of the international use of a commonly prescribed family of antibiotics has found discrepancies in the safety data issued by regulatory bodies. Fluoroquinolones are medicines that act against an extensive range of disease-causing bacteria, and for decades have been widely used as treatment for acute respiratory infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In some rare cases, fluoroquinolones have […]