KAIST (President Kwang Hyung Lee) announced on January 30th that a research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering succeeded in using systems biology research to change the properties of carcinogenic cells in the lungs and eliminate both drug resistance and their ability…
From weight loss to better sleep: How Dry January benefits the body
From weight loss to better sleep: How Dry January REALLY benefits the body, say experts who want you to consider scaling back in February and beyond… One in seven Brits are estimated to be taking part in Dry January this year The health kick involves giving up all types of…
Low sex drive and ‘disrupted’ sleep are effects of long Covid
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Heartache as ‘fit and healthy’ young man dies after sudden chest pains
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 Tributes have been paid to an “open-hearted” young man following…
Breakfast ISN'T the most important meal of the day, experts say
Breakfast ISN’T the most important meal of the day, according to experts who think it’s one of the biggest dietary myths going Some studies show that those who eat breakfast are more likely to be healthy Skipping it raises the risk of obesity and high blood pressure, studies suggests But…
Researchers discover how measles virus can cause a rare but fatal neurological disorder
Researchers in Japan have uncovered the mechanism for how the measles virus can cause subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE, a rare but fatal neurological disorder that can occur several years after a measles infection. Although the normal form of the measles virus cannot infect the nervous system, the team found…
New Imaging Score May Predict Chemo Benefit in Early OPSCC
The study covered in this summary was published on ssrn.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway A newly developed, seven-feature radiomic signature can identify patients with stage I and II HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) who will benefit from chemotherapy. Why This Matters…
‘There are two Americas’: Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans
Women in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according to a new report. The report, published last week by the nonprofit research organization the Gender Equity Policy Institute, also found that states with abortion bans…
Fentanyl's deathly grip on America causes 1,500 deaths a week
Fentanyl’s deathly grip on America: Cheap synthetic opioid flooding US street drug supply is dragging down life expectancy, turning our cities into Zombielands and killing 1,500 people a WEEK Fentanyl kills nearly 1,500 Americans every week, according to CDC data The highly potent opioid has fueled a drug overdose crisis…
Analysis of adverse events in older US adults after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination
In a recent study posted to medRxiv*, researchers evaluated adverse events (AEs) in older adults after messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Evaluation of Potential Adverse Events Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Self-Controlled Study in the U.S.. Image…
