Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine…
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New Breakthrough Antibiotic Can Treat Drug-Resistant ‘Super Gonorrhoea’
For the first time in 30 years, researchers have discovered a promising new antibiotic treatment for gonorrhoea.
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New explanation for muscle memory found in muscle proteins
Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed for the first time that muscles “remember” training at the protein…
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Intravascular imaging can improve outcomes for complex stenting procedures in patients with high-risk calcified coronary artery disease
Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease than conventional angiography, the more commonly used technique.
Those are the findings from the largest…
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Meat or veg? Plant-based protein is linked to a longer life, research shows
A global study by experts at the University of Sydney has shown that countries which consume more plant-based proteins — such as chickpeas, tofu and peas — have longer adult life expectancies.
Published in Nature Communications, Dr Alistair Senior, PhD candidate Caitlin Andrews and their team…
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New type of handheld detector for all types of ionizing radiation improves radiation safety
The University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in collaboration with the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), has developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation. The device can be used by industrial and…
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Heart valve abnormality is associated with malignant arrhythmias
People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden published in the European Heart Journal. The…
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Key to the high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer identified
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates — only 10% after five years. One of the factors contributing to its aggressiveness is its tumor microenvironment, known as the stroma, which makes up the majority of the tumor mass and consists of a…
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Are high support bras bad for the back?
Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
Sports bras are extremely popular in the health and fitness world, with the bra industry often emphasising “bounce reduction” as a key indicator…
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Artificial skin from hydrogels | ScienceDaily
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up around 15 percent of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than just unpleasant — they can quickly become dangerous for affected patients. Although…
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