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Cracking the code: How egg consumption and genetics team up to affect heart disease risk

Egg consumption and genetic factors synergistically increase the risk of coronary artery disease, according to a large prospective study. The findings may lead to personalized dietary guidelines for those at greater genetic risk for heart disease.

16 Oct 2023

Biochemists reveal how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy

Biochemists from RUDN University described how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy drugs.

16 Oct 2023

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They're the only mammals that can fly, and they live much longer than other animals their size.

16 Oct 2023

Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top'

Researchers discover a sustainable way to repurpose tart cherry waste, harnessing its bioactive compounds for skin care applications. The study reveals that these extracts significantly protect human skin cells from oxidative stress, offering an eco-friendly solution to both food waste and skin health.

16 Oct 2023

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

There are significant gaps in the UK public's awareness of the tell-tale signs and symptoms of cancer in children and teens, with just a third of adults expressing confidence in being able to recognize them, find the results of a nationally representative survey published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.

16 Oct 2023

Immersive VR interventions effective in reducing pain and distress among cancer patients

Immersive virtual reality-;digital technology that allows a person to experience being physically present in a non-physical world-;seems to ease the pain and distress felt by patients with cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

16 Oct 2023

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

The study examines how specific types of fatty acids, rather than generalized fat categories, influence the risk of cardiovascular diseases in U.S. veterans. It finds that saturated and trans fats increase risk, while certain unsaturated fats may offer protective benefits, underscoring the need for more nuanced dietary guidelines.

16 Oct 2023

Empathetic clinicians boost psychological health in breast cancer patients

Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a Rutgers study examining how oncology doctors facilitate psychological well-being.

16 Oct 2023

Study highlights role of circadian clock component BMAL1 on molecular phenotype of senescent cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 19, entitled, "BMAL1 modulates senescence programming via AP-1."

16 Oct 2023

Researchers discover nuanced insights from COVID-19's impact on mortality rates

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by the White River Junction VA, and including the West Haven and Palo Alto VA, analyzed electronic health record data from more than 5.9 million Veterans-spanning both pre-pandemic (March 2018 - February 2020) and pandemic (March 2020 - February 2022) periods-to discover nuanced insights from COVID-19's impact on mortality rates.

16 Oct 2023

Finding the correlation between cancer and stroke risk

Patients with a previous or current cancer diagnosis are more likely to have a stroke than the general population, but how are specific cancers and treatments associated with stroke risk?

16 Oct 2023

Insilico Medicine to present scientific data on novel anti-cancer assets at major cancer conferences

Clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery company Insilico Medicine ("Insilico") has been invited to present scientific data on its novel anti-cancer assets at three major upcoming cancer conferences -- the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conference in Madrid Oct. 20-24, 2023; the Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) conference Nov. 1-5, 2023 in San Diego; and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) Dec. 5-9, 2023.

16 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers identify hidden target of ROS1 inhibitor lorlatinib

Targeted cancer drugs are widely used because of their ability to inhibit specific proteins involved in cancer development with fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy drugs.

16 Oct 2023

Researchers create new method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers

An international team of interdisciplinary researchers has successfully created a method for better 3D modelling of complex cancers.

16 Oct 2023

Experts urge people to be aware of lesser-known breast cancer symptoms

An overwhelming majority of adults (93%) recognize a lump as a symptom of breast cancer, but less than half recognize other common symptoms associated with the disease, according to a consumer survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

16 Oct 2023

Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now. Here’s what’s new and what to consider.

Consumers know it's fall when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots — and airwaves and mailboxes are filled with advertisements for Medicare options.

16 Oct 2023

Antiverse and GlobalBio, Inc. extend collaboration to advance antibody cancer therapeutics

Antiverse Ltd (Antiverse) and GlobalBio, Inc. (GlobalBio) today announced they will be extending their collaboration to advance immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer therapy.

From Antiverse 16 Oct 2023

Study shows widespread prevalence of dangerous pathogens in ventilated patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers conducted a statewide survey of all patients on breathing machines in hospitals and long-term care facilities and found that a significant percentage of them harbored two pathogens known to be life-threatening in those with compromised immune systems.

15 Oct 2023

New radio-theranostics approach shows promise in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Many PDAC tumors in early stage go undetected because they are not found using conventional imaging methods, including fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

15 Oct 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Cracking the code: How egg consumption and genetics team up to affect heart disease risk

Biochemists reveal how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top'

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

Immersive VR interventions effective in reducing pain and distress among cancer patients

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

Empathetic clinicians boost psychological health in breast cancer patients

Study highlights role of circadian clock component BMAL1 on molecular phenotype of senescent cells

Researchers discover nuanced insights from COVID-19's impact on mortality rates

Finding the correlation between cancer and stroke risk

Insilico Medicine to present scientific data on novel anti-cancer assets at major cancer conferences

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers identify hidden target of ROS1 inhibitor lorlatinib

Researchers create new method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers

Experts urge people to be aware of lesser-known breast cancer symptoms

Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now. Here’s what’s new and what to consider.

Antiverse and GlobalBio, Inc. extend collaboration to advance antibody cancer therapeutics

Study shows widespread prevalence of dangerous pathogens in ventilated patients

New radio-theranostics approach shows promise in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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