Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. In the study, published in Nature, the scientists say that discovering the mechanism will support ongoing clinical trials, and could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, and to the development of more effective drugs to prevent cancer metastasis.
Banning first cousin marriage would be eugenic and ineffective—expert view
A bill that proposes to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on March 7.
The ‘dark matter’ of nutrition: How AI and network science are transforming our understanding of food and health
Network science and artificial intelligence can identify food molecules that negatively affect health as well as alleviate disease by proposing dietary changes, a Northeastern expert says.
AI-driven wearable blood pressure sensors promise continuous health monitoring
A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee has proposed an innovative theoretical framework and research strategies for AI-based wearable blood pressure sensors, paving the way for continuous and non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring.
Combination of approved drugs offers new strategies for acute myeloid leukemia
The combined use of two well-known active substances can fight leukemic cells and limit their spread. This is the result of a study conducted by the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) and published in the journal Cancer Letters.
First-ever neurotherapeutic to address muscle weakness identified
While a gradual loss in muscle strength is a natural part of aging, for many older adults it’s more than just feeling a little weaker. Sarcopenia—a condition affecting nearly half of adults over 80—involves a sharp decline in muscle size and strength, increasing the risk of falls and fractures, impacting overall health, life expectancy and quality of life.
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer—so why is breast screening attendance still a problem?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women globally. But, in part thanks to screening programs, over 75% of those diagnosed with breast cancer in England now survive for 10 years or more.
COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren’t enough to eliminate a disease
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed over the past five years from a catastrophic threat that has killed over 7 million people to what most people regard today as a tolerable annoyance that doesn’t require precaution. Nonetheless, COVID-19 continues to kill over 2,000 people per month globally and cause severe illness in the infirm or elderly.
New study to inform Australia’s first psychedelics clinical guideline
Australia’s first clinical practice guideline on the appropriate use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted psychotherapy (MDMA-AP) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a step closer following the publication of a new Monash-led study.
Colonoscopy vs. at-home colon cancer screening
We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer.
