Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment
Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a… Read More »Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment
The transformative power of cinema
A new study has found that after watching a docudrama about efforts to free a wrongly convicted prisoner on death… Read More »The transformative power of cinema
Taxes on sugary drinks reduce consumption in low-income households by almost 50%
Eight US cities have imposed taxes on sugary drinks, contributing to health problems such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.… Read More »Taxes on sugary drinks reduce consumption in low-income households by almost 50%
Researchers identify key enzyme in aging cells to promote healthy aging
A team from Kumamoto University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of aging and inflammation. Japan’s aging population… Read More »Researchers identify key enzyme in aging cells to promote healthy aging
A new study calls for improved recruiting strategies to help address the shortage of primary care physicians in the US.
Finding robust strategies to meet the growing demand for primary care, especially in underserved areas, is an ongoing public health… Read More »A new study calls for improved recruiting strategies to help address the shortage of primary care physicians in the US.
Butterfly Brains Reveal Adjustments Needed for Cognitive Innovation
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures shows a fascinating mosaic pattern of neuronal expansion linked to… Read More »Butterfly Brains Reveal Adjustments Needed for Cognitive Innovation
Why does breast cancer spread to the bones?
Researchers from the University of Tampere (Finland) and the Izmir Institute of Technology (Turkey) have developed an in vitro cancer… Read More »Why does breast cancer spread to the bones?
‘Paving the way’ for better treatment of premature aging disease
A new discovery led by the University of Maryland could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford… Read More »‘Paving the way’ for better treatment of premature aging disease
Protein shake: Researchers discover new function of a protein that can unlock age-related diseases
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown cell-protective function of a protein, which could open new avenues for… Read More »Protein shake: Researchers discover new function of a protein that can unlock age-related diseases
Why do we love carbohydrates? The origins predate agriculture and perhaps even our split from the Neanderthals.
If you’ve ever had difficulty reducing your carbohydrate intake, ancient DNA could be to blame. It has long been known… Read More »Why do we love carbohydrates? The origins predate agriculture and perhaps even our split from the Neanderthals.