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Host genetics helps explain childhood cancer survivors’ mortality risk from second cancers
The population of childhood cancer survivors in the U.S. is increasing, with an overall childhood cancer survival rate greater than 85% five years after diagnosis. However, survivors can still be at increased risk of various health conditions, including second cancers.
Study from Fukushima shows even low doses of radiation may contribute to diabetes
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2–6 Oct), suggests that exposure to low doses of radiation may contribute to an increased risk of diabetes.
Worldwide audit finds testosterone replacement improves blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes
Real-world data from an ongoing international audit of testosterone deficiency in men with type 2 diabetes, presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2–6 Oct), suggests that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) improves glycemic control for up to two years.
Study suggests drinking dark tea every day may help control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk
Drinking dark tea every day may help to mitigate type 2 diabetes risk and progression in adults through better blood sugar control, suggests new research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2–6 Oct).
Real-world study supports use of semaglutide for long-term management of type 2 diabetes
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2–6 Oct), shows that treatment with the drug semaglutide significantly improves blood sugar control and weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes for up to three years.
Nobel-winning mRNA pioneer Weissman now wants to defeat COVID forever
From developing a one-and-done coronavirus shot to overcoming misinformation and global vaccine inequity, Nobel prize winner Drew Weissman says that at 64, he’s only “speeding up.”
Trivalent vaccine candidate fights measles, mumps, SARS-CoV-2
Altered measles and mumps viruses could be used as a platform to create a trivalent COVID-19 vaccine that triggers immunity to multiple variant strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, new research in animals suggests.
Study reveals high accuracy of MR-guided radiotherapy for intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery
A new study, led by radiation oncology physicists at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has displayed positive results using intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery, also known as SRS, for an MR-guided radiotherapy system.
Playing it safe: Why parents need to let children take risks when they play
New research reveals that parents’ tolerance of risk and injury is a determining factor in how physically active their children are.