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Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, being highly resistant to chemotherapy.
Researcher examines ethical questions raised during COVID-19 pandemic
Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D., professor and department chair for health management and policy at Saint Louis University, has authored a paper examining ethical questions raised during the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done, to address similar ethical questions in the future.
Magistrate sues AG for revoking his retirement
By GRACE CHAILE
A MAGISTRATE has sued the Attorney General in the Constitutional Court, challenging the decision by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to revoke his retirement.
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Triglycerides: A new frontier in detecting and treating disease
When it comes to thinking about lipids and heart health, cholesterol often comes to mind. Along with age, blood pressure, and underlying conditions, cholesterol—a fat that circulates in the bloodstream—is one of many indicators of cardiovascular health that physicians look at through routine medical check-ins.
A new TikTok trend has people drinking toxic borax. An expert explains the risks, and how to read product labels
A potentially dangerous trend has gained prominence on TikTok, with a number of people mixing borax into water and drinking it for supposed health benefits.
Can’t afford a gym membership or fitness class? Three things to include in a DIY exercise program
With the rising cost of living, gyms memberships and fitness classes are becoming increasingly unaffordable. But the good news is you can make just as much progress at home.
People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with hearing loss, says survey
Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.
Extreme heat, an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S.
Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works, but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
The history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being dates back thousands of years. Like today, patients would inhale or topically apply these oils, which were typically extracted from plants—from leaves to flowers to roots to bark.