All organisms — from fungi to mammals — have the capacity to evolve and adapt to their environments. But viruses are master shapeshifters with an ability to mutate greater than any other organism. As a result, they can evade treatments or acquire resistance to once-effective antiviral medications. Working...

What enables herpes simplex virus to become impervious to drugs?

Being a health writer, I have a good grasp of how our immune system works. I’ve written about it often, including how to know if your immune system isn’t working properly, how to slow immune system aging and how inflammation can turn your immune system harmful. And when...

Boost your cancer-killing white blood cells in 30 minutes

Hair loss is a common side effect from radiation therapy for cancer. The incidence largely depends on the area of your body being treated, as well as the dose of radiation. Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is commonly used in the treatment of certain cancers. It works by using high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells.

What’s the Connection Between Radiation Treatment and Hair Loss?

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Maintaining brain health is essential for leading a long, vibrant life. As we age, the risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s increases, making it crucial to adopt preventive measures early on. The brain, bein...

Neuroscientist Says You Should Add These 3 Ingredients to Your Water for Better Brain Health—They Help Prevent Alzheimer's: Magnesium & More

Stanford, CA

Neuroscientists at Stanford have linked Alzheimer’s disease to the disruption of brain metabolism via the kynurenine pathway, which is affected by amyloid plaque and tau proteins. Their research has demonstrated that drugs blocking this pathway can restore cognitive function in Alzheimer’s mice by improving brain metabolism. This discovery not...

Stanford Reverses Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s With Brain Metabolism Drug

In 2022, on the alpine shores of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, longtime friends Samuel Bakhoum, M.D., Ph.D., and Stefano Santaguida, Ph.D., were catching up. Pandemic restrictions had prevented the two from seeing each other for years, but, at a small conference in the lakeside town of Stresa, they seized the opportunity to share what they’d been working on recently—the collapse of micronuclei in cancer cells.

In 2 papers, researchers piece together how micronuclei in cancer cells collapse and contribute to disease progression

Cancer Health

In 2006, Diana Lindsay, who had never so much as held a cigarette, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It had metastasized to both lungs, her brain and lymph nodes. Keith Eaton, MD, PhD, clinical director of thoracic, head and neck medical oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, told her that a typical patient in this situation would have about nine months to live. But he also observed that she seemed remarkably strong and vital. “He said, ‘You don’t look like my normal lung cancer patient,’” said Lindsay, who had just returned from a business trip to Europe. She was 54 at the time. “He didn’t want to take away the health I had for the limited time I had to live.”

20 Years Since an EGFR Discovery, a Woman With Stage IV Lung Cancer Is Thriving

When lung cancer spreads beyond the lungs, it usually first affects nearby lymph nodes. But doctors don’t usually consider lung cancer to be “metastatic” until it has spread to more distant parts of the body. Lung cancer can spread throughout the body in several ways. Cancerous cells...

Where Lung Cancer Spreads First

A new study reveals that certain bat species can survive and thrive with blood sugar levels that would be fatal to humans. This discovery could open new avenues for understanding and treating diabetes. Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have uncovered remarkable adaptations in Neotropical leaf-nosed bats that...

Bats Defy Diabetes: How Sugar-Loving Species Thrive on Extreme Blood Sugar Levels

Image: The multicomponent vascular graft overcomes the limitations of autologous/synthetic vascular grafts (Photo courtesy of Trinity College Dublin) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading health concern, often requiring vascular grafts for treatment. These grafts, however, frequently encounter complications such as compliance mismatch and clot formation, particularly when used in small-diameter applications. To address this, researchers have developed a multicomponent vascular graft that mimics the native architecture of blood vessels, aiming to enhance the regeneration of damaged tissue.

Hybrid Grafts to Combat Cardiovascular Disease

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Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MDMedically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MDNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the lungs. About 80-85% of all lung cancer cases in the United States are classified as NSCLC. NSCLC occurs when the cells that line the surface of the lung airways change and mutate. When these abnormal cells rapidly divide and multiply, they lead to cancer. The most common cause of NSCLC is smoking, with about 90% of lung cancer cases being related to tobacco smoke exposure. It is possible to be diagnosed with NSCLC if you...

What Causes Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?

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The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A healthy, balanced microbiome also helps ward off infections and even lowers risk of certain diseases. The...

How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Findings from a recent study analyzing 3 cohorts suggested that certain proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid may have potential as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in progressive supranuclear palsy. A recent cross-sectional study using DNA slow off-rate modified aptamers (SOMAmers) proteomics demonstrated that axon guidance pathway proteins and various other molecular...

Axon Guidance Pathway Proteins Identified as Potential Biomarkers for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Image: The Edison System delivers pulsed sound energy into the body, without any incisions or needles, to destroy tumors at sub-cellular level (Photo courtesy of HistoSonics) Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new technology known as histotripsy for treating liver tumors, including neuroendocrine tumors. Histotripsy utilizes ultrasound waves to target liver tumors noninvasively, eliminating the need for needles, radiation, or surgical interventions. In a histotripsy session, a physician employs an ultrasound probe to focus ultrasound waves precisely on the tumor, preserving the healthy surrounding tissues and blood vessels. These sound waves generate tiny bubbles in the tumor cells, which rapidly expand and collapse. This process releases energy that disintegrates the tumor cells. The body’s immune system then naturally clears away the cellular debris. Now, a sophisticated platform uses histotripsy to deliver precision-targeted, pulsed sound energy into the body without any incisions or needles. It can destroy targeted liver tumors and tissue at the sub-cellular level while allowing physicians to monitor the treatment effect in real time.

Noninvasive Sonic Beam Therapy Platform Uses Sound Waves to Destroy Liver Tumors at Sub-Cellular Level

Maintaining healthy gums can be a struggle, especially for young children and older adults. Traditional mouthwashes and rinses often contain harsh disinfectants that irritate sensitive mouths. But a new study offers a glimmer of hope – researchers have identified a natural, potentially gentler solution derived from familiar sources: citrus fruits and coconuts.

Citrus and Coconut Power: New Hope for Gentler Gum Disease Treatment

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 Scientists are working on a “breakthrough” cancer vaccine after discovering how the body’s immune system targets cells devastated by the disease.A study led by researchers from the University of Southampton found the body’s natural “killer” cells – from the immune system which protects against disease and infections – instinctively recognise and attack a protein that drives cancer growth.The scientists believe that by using this protein – known as XPO1 – they may be able to activate more killer cells to destroy the disease, paving the way for new and less invasive forms of cancer treatment.Professor of hepatology Salim Khakoo,...

Scientists working on cancer vaccine that uses immune system’s ‘killer’ cells

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New Protein Target Could Lead to Better Treatments for Chronic Hepatitis

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Chronic Hepatitis Research. What protein did researchers focus on in this study of chronic hepatitis?. Which cells in the liver were...

New Protein Target Could Lead to Better Treatments for Chronic Hepatitis

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