Researchers in Brazil have found that a simple vitamin D supplement may help chemotherapy work better in women with breast cancer. The study, carried out at the Botucatu School of Medicine at São Paulo State University (FMB-UNESP), suggests that low doses of the vitamin could improve treatment…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists discover enzyme that could supercharge Ozempic
Researchers at the University of Utah have identified an enzyme called PapB that can reshape therapeutic peptides, a class of protein-like drugs, by linking their ends together into tight rings. This process, known as macrocyclization, creates compact structures that can improve how these…
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This dangerous pregnancy complication is common. A new treatment might help
Filtering a protein out of a pregnant person’s blood may help ease a dangerous complication of pregnancy.
In a study of 16 women with early preeclampsia, pulling a particular protein from their blood slightly lowered blood pressure and extended some pregnancies, researchers report…
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This hidden kind of stress may be damaging your memory as you age
Stress that people turn inward may be quietly increasing the risk of memory loss in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study, published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, was conducted by researchers at the Rutgers Institute for Health,…
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Scientists discover how to freeze transplant organs without cracking them
Cryopreservation, the process of preserving biological tissue by cooling it to extremely low temperatures, often sounds like something out of science fiction. In reality, scientists have been studying and refining this technique for nearly a century. Progress remained slow for decades, but that…
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Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic pain
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder points to a little-known brain circuit that may determine whether short-term pain fades away or becomes a long-lasting problem. The findings suggest that this pathway plays a key role in turning temporary pain into chronic pain that can…
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Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
A major new study published in Nature Health has found a strong connection between environmental exposure to agricultural pesticides and an increased risk of cancer. By combining environmental monitoring, national cancer registry data, and biological research, scientists from the IRD, Institut…
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This one change to your exercise routine could add years to your life
Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities could be one of the most effective ways to extend lifespan, according to research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. The findings suggest the relationship is not simply about doing more exercise. Instead, benefits appear to…
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Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for people who experience repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. Writing in the journal Cell Reports, researchers report that these widely used supplements, often promoted…
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Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cells
Hygiene is essential for everyday items that come into close contact with the body, including clothing, masks, and toothbrushes. Scientists have now uncovered how graphene can selectively eliminate bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed. This discovery points to a new class of antibacterial…
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