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Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r
Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass
Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast
Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m
Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B
A potential therapy to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

A potential therapy to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

byInstitut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI152924Cisplatin is a chemotherapy indic

A potential therapy to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

byInstitut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI152924Cisplatin is a chemotherapy indic
Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic
Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav
Blood pressure drug may prevent immunotherapy-induced brain swelling in patients with glioblastoma

Blood pressure drug may prevent immunotherapy-induced brain swelling in patients with glioblastoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalICB increases GBM vascular leakage and induces brain edema. MR T2-weighted-Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (T2-FLAIR) images obtained from a recurrent GBM pat

Blood pressure drug may prevent immunotherapy-induced brain swelling in patients with glioblastoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalICB increases GBM vascular leakage and induces brain edema. MR T2-weighted-Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (T2-FLAIR) images obtained from a recurrent GBM pat
Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red
New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i
Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple