Q and A: rare diseases

What is the rare diseases？A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is a medical condition that affects a small percentage of the population. In most countries, a disease is considered ra

Updated on: February 28,2024

Q and A: rare diseases

What is the rare diseases？A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is a medical condition that affects a small percentage of the population. In most countries, a disease is considered ra

Updated on:February 28,2024

Q&A: Know the warning signs of prostate cancer, when to get screened and important new treatments

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: Know the warning signs of prostate cancer, when to get screened and important new treatments

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Research reveals how the brain sets your body's dinner clock

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaSCN snRNA-seq reveals minimal alteration of circadian genes during SF. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh9570When you eat

Updated on: January 19,2024

Q&A: Research reveals how the brain sets your body's dinner clock

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaSCN snRNA-seq reveals minimal alteration of circadian genes during SF. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh9570When you eat

Updated on:January 19,2024

Q&A: Expert's book explains why the gut microbiome matters

by Corinne Farrell,Imperial College LondonCredit: Penguin LifeAn Imperial surgeon specializing in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.Consul

Updated on: March 12,2024

Q&A: Expert's book explains why the gut microbiome matters

by Corinne Farrell,Imperial College LondonCredit: Penguin LifeAn Imperial surgeon specializing in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.Consul

Updated on:March 12,2024

Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

Updated on:January 10,2024

​ Q&A: Drug overdose deaths remain high—fentanyl test strips may help

by Samantha Laine Perfas, Harvard GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Massachusetts state Senatevoted unanimously to legalize fentanyl test stripsacross the commonwealth earlier th

Updated on: March 21,2024

​ Q&A: Drug overdose deaths remain high—fentanyl test strips may help

by Samantha Laine Perfas, Harvard GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Massachusetts state Senatevoted unanimously to legalize fentanyl test stripsacross the commonwealth earlier th

Updated on:March 21,2024

Q&A: What human diseases can teach us about the immune system

byHarvard Medical SchoolA microscope image of melanoma cells. The green T cell in the center has been activated and is producing interferon-gamma (pink/red), a signaling molecule necessary for c

Updated on: November 13,2023

Q&A: What human diseases can teach us about the immune system

byHarvard Medical SchoolA microscope image of melanoma cells. The green T cell in the center has been activated and is producing interferon-gamma (pink/red), a signaling molecule necessary for c

Updated on:November 13,2023

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

by Devna BoseThis Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, image shows some of Lauren Bell's videos on the TikTok social media website. Bell, who takes over-the-counter medications occasionally to treat her sympto

Updated on: August 31,2024

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

by Devna BoseThis Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, image shows some of Lauren Bell's videos on the TikTok social media website. Bell, who takes over-the-counter medications occasionally to treat her sympto

Updated on:August 31,2024

Q&A: Patterns and prognostications in immune-related adverse events from immunotherapy treatment

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYevgeniy Semenov, MD, MA, a physician-investigator in the Mass General Department of Dermatology and an Assistant Pro

Updated on: July 17,2024

Q&A: Patterns and prognostications in immune-related adverse events from immunotherapy treatment

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYevgeniy Semenov, MD, MA, a physician-investigator in the Mass General Department of Dermatology and an Assistant Pro

Updated on:July 17,2024

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Testing the efficacy of new vaccines against enteroviruses

by Karin Vikström,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMarta Butrym from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM), at the department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending

Updated on: March 06,2024

Q&A: Testing the efficacy of new vaccines against enteroviruses

by Karin Vikström,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMarta Butrym from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM), at the department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending

Updated on:March 06,2024

Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Penn State /Creative CommonsIn recent years, the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. While this new class of d

Updated on: April 28,2024

Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Penn State /Creative CommonsIn recent years, the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. While this new class of d

Updated on:April 28,2024