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UK cancer study shows big fall in death rates since early 1990s

Improved screening and treatment means fewer middle-aged people dying of disease despite rise in cases

The Guardian - UK

How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk

It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.

WEKU

Can resveratrol-copper be used to prevent metastasis without trials?

TMC researchers find resveratrol-copper combo reduces chemotherapy toxicity, may prevent cancer metastasis, and offer multiple health benefits.

The Hindu

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People who eat breakfast high in refined carbs rated less attractive, study finds

Researchers in France believe subtle shift in facial attractiveness is down to changes in blood sugar and insulin

The Guardian - UK

King's College to investigate global surge in bowel cancer cases among under-50s

London university to look at how obesity and diet could contribute to rise in cases

Evening Standard

Man Dies From Vitamin D Overdose: Know The Risks Of Excessive Supplement Intake

Although a necessary vitamin, when taken in excess, Vitamin D can cause toxicity and lead to potential kidney damage.

Medical Daily

Stem cell breakthrough could help treat conditions in babies before birth

Scientists use cells to grow ‘mini organs’ that can offer insights on disease

Evening Standard

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Forensic spray using jellyfish protein could speed up fingerprint detection

Dyes based on the fluorescent proteins are also water-soluble and low-toxicity so could replace solvents

The Guardian - UK

Scientist fed classified information to China, says Canada intelligence report

Report says Xiangguo Qiu secretly worked with Wuhan Institute for Virology and posed a ‘threat to Canada’s economic security’

The Guardian - US

Two studies conducted by Bengaluru scientists explore how attention and eye movements are linked

New studies from IISc explore the link between attention and eye movements, revealing how the brain coordinates these processes.

The Hindu

Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds

World’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death

The Guardian - UK

Newfound ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form

Discover the boundary between living and non-living with viruses, viroids, and the newly found obelisks in microbiology.

The Hindu

Period taboos have serious consequences

The "period positivity" movement has seen substantial progress but much work remains to be done

Salon

IISc scientists develop synthetic antibody to neutralise deadly snake bite toxin

IISc scientists develop synthetic human antibody to neutralize potent snake venom, offering hope for universal anti-venom solution.

The Hindu

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Consuming too much protein is risky for arteries, and this amino acid is to blame

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found a biological mechanism by which high-protein diets raise the risk of atherosclerosis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Consuming too much protein is risky for arteries, and this amino acid is to blame

A biological mechanism by which high-protein diets raise the risk of atherosclerosis. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

‘Gamechanging’ cancer screening offered to people with Lynch syndrome in England

NHS bowel screening programme will offer specialist assessment every two years to people with condition

The Guardian - UK

Sir Anthony Epstein obituary

British pathologist who helped to uncover the first evidence that cancer in humans could be caused by a virus

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Health: Risk-reducing mastectomy may reduce breast cancer mortality

The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, examined how RRM affects the rate of death of women with a pathogenic variant but no cancer diagnosis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Health: Antibiotics that circumvent bacterial resistance

Researchers have developed an antibiotic that could provide a new tool in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Develop novel antibiotic that overcomes bacterial resistance

The antibiotic cresomycin efficiently reduces pathogenic microorganisms that have developed resistance to a variety of frequently administered antimicrobial medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Sunscreen in winter? Yep, SPF moisturiser is essential all year-round

Don’t neglect your skin just because it’s cloudy and grey – your skin needs protection from UV rays whatever the season

The Hindu

What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health | Explained

Ancient DNA studies provide insights into the genetic makeup, diseases, and lifestyles of our ancestors, with implications for modern healthcare.

International Business Times

Ancient Viruses Responsible For Our Big Brains And Bodies: Study

Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Genetics may help explain Black men’s high prostate cancer risk, say scientists

Exclusive: Researchers find mutations that are more common in men with African ancestry after DNA analysis

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