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Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Many studies have linked obesity to an increased risk of cancer, but most have not differentiated the risks between men and women.

12 Jun 2023

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH), along with colleagues from the United Kingdom, have found clues as to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after we have eaten.

12 Jun 2023

Study raises new hopes for blood cancer patients with an incomplete response to CAR T cell therapy

The aim of immunotherapy strategies is to use cells in the patient's own immune system to destroy tumor cells. CAR T cell therapy is an immunotherapy that is effective in treating blood cancer.

12 Jun 2023

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues who have been exploring the complexities of biochemical pathways involved in cancer development have found that a form of glucose, a type of sugar, is intricately linked to a pathway used to build DNA molecules.

12 Jun 2023

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center highlights novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma from precursor disease, which may help better identify patients likely to progress and develop new interventions.

12 Jun 2023

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients experienced a loss of taste and smell during and after being infected with SARS-CoV-2.

12 Jun 2023

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

12 Jun 2023

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

An overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases, according to a new study from the Allen Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

12 Jun 2023

Employees frequently working with AI systems more likely to experience loneliness, insomnia

Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

12 Jun 2023

Florida Atlantic University $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion

Florida Atlantic University's College of Education has received a three-year $1.5 million grant through the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion.

12 Jun 2023

Pandemic restrictions associated with a significant drop in cancer diagnoses

Pandemic restrictions corresponded with a significant drop in diagnoses of breast, colorectal and prostate cancers as well as melanoma, according to a new Alberta study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

12 Jun 2023

Genetic counselling for familial colorectal cancer provides improves patients' feelings of empowerment

Genetic counselling is essential when dealing with individuals who are affected by, or at risk of, inherited disease.

11 Jun 2023

Study unveils potential early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in rare genetic disorder

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and devastating genetic disorder characterised by an inability to repair skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light.

11 Jun 2023

Common genetic factors could be used to identify individuals at high risk of developing colorectal cancer

Rates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries.

11 Jun 2023

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Uncovering the connection between ultra-processed food intake and cardiometabolic risk factors, study investigates changes in UPF consumption and their impact on adults with metabolic syndrome over a 12-month period.

11 Jun 2023

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Researchers study documents relevant laboratory and epidemiological data on travel-associated iatrogenic botulism outbreaks in Europe.

11 Jun 2023

Scientists use machine learning to unveil new predictors of post-menopausal breast cancer

Researchers identify five novel correlations with post-menopausal breast cancer including urine biomarkers, blood counts, and blood biochemistry.

11 Jun 2023

Revolution in neuroscience: 2D nanomaterials propel advances in brain repair, treatment, and diagnosis

Review discusses the increasing importance of two-dimensional nanomaterials like graphene in neuroscience, highlighting their potential in nerve repair, creating brain-mimicking synaptic devices, and treating neurological disorders. It also considers the challenges and future prospects of these materials in this complex field.

11 Jun 2023

Study validates vaccine effectiveness: COVID-19 shots cut hospitalization and mortality rates in England

A new study examines hospitalization and mortality rates from COVID-19 before and after the rollout of the vaccine in England.

11 Jun 2023

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. To bring relief to this and other problems, University of Waterloo researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material using advanced polymers.

10 Jun 2023

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Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Study raises new hopes for blood cancer patients with an incomplete response to CAR T cell therapy

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

Employees frequently working with AI systems more likely to experience loneliness, insomnia

Florida Atlantic University $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion

Pandemic restrictions associated with a significant drop in cancer diagnoses

Genetic counselling for familial colorectal cancer provides improves patients' feelings of empowerment

Study unveils potential early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in rare genetic disorder

Common genetic factors could be used to identify individuals at high risk of developing colorectal cancer

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Scientists use machine learning to unveil new predictors of post-menopausal breast cancer

Revolution in neuroscience: 2D nanomaterials propel advances in brain repair, treatment, and diagnosis

Study validates vaccine effectiveness: COVID-19 shots cut hospitalization and mortality rates in England

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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