Through extensive single-cell analysis, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created a spatial map of tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in early-stage lung cancers, highlighting previously unappreciated roles these immune cells play in tumor development and treatment outcomes. The study, published today in Cancer Discovery, represents the largest and most comprehensive single-cell atlas on […]

Want to buy a Fitbit Inspire 2 (opens in new tab)? If you want to find one of the best fitness trackers (opens in new tab), this affordable multi-sport watch has a great battery life, simple design and is easy to use. First released in September 2020, it retails for $99.95 / £90 but it’s typically found for around $60 […]

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When a public health crisis happens, it’s often quickly an international problem, and health care professionals around the world need to have rapid access to the best guidelines for diagnosis and treatment as well as policy direction. A research team led by Holger Schünemann of McMaster University has found that a website giving a map of the recommendations works better […]

Untreated knee cartilage defects can lead to osteoarthritis, with symptoms such as continuous pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Current treatments for cartilage defects are limited to lesion sizes and specific age groups. Cartilage resurfacing implants are a promising alternative treatment for middle-aged patients who are no longer suitable for regenerative treatments, but are too young for a total knee replacement. […]

Being direct when you don’t want to do something is scary. It can feel blunt or rude and we often end up overcompensating by giving a lengthy explanation. And if you often find yourself excessively justifying your decisions to others, you might be in a pattern of over-explaining that you struggle to get out of. But where does this come […]

NHS blood shortage sparks wave of donations: Kind-hearted Brits get stuck in 30-minute online queues to book appointments after health bosses warned routine ops would be cancelled because they had just TWO DAYS’ worth of supply NHS trusts in England will have to start cancelling elective procedures  Overall blood stocks in the NHS stand at 3.1 days with O type […]

A study of more than 900 teenagers from across Australia presented at this year’s International Congress on Obesity (Melbourne Oct. 18–22) shows that when teens like, comment, or share Instagram posts featuring unhealthy food and drink brands, it can promote more positive brand attitudes and perceptions of peers who consume marketed brands. The study is by Associate Professor Helen Dixon […]

As October comes to a close, we blow a sweet goodbye kiss to Libra season and prepare for some intense, emotional shadow work as the sun enters Scorpio. Ruled by Pluto (yes, planet of the underworld), Scorpios have a reputation for being sulky, intimidating, mysterious, intense — very much the hot goth of the zodiac.  “You’re so powerful that people […]

A clinical trial evaluating two different immunization schedules for a new COVID-19 vaccine shows that both regimens generate a similar immune response, according to results published today in eLife. The finding is important for helping plan national vaccination strategies and ensuring people receive the vaccine when it is likely to be as effective as possible. Worldwide vaccine development efforts led […]