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People urged to return bowel cancer kits as study confirms screening cuts cases

Almost a third of people eligible for bowel cancer screening do not send off their free at-home kits, NHS figures for England suggest.

The Independent UK

OPINION - I left my job at The Guardian because I was no longer allowed to say what I wanted to say

I suffered the consequences of expressing a view contrary to the liberal orthodoxy

Evening Standard

Study reveals how muscle cells deteriorate with age, hampering injury recovery

The research could help to shed some light on why it takes people longer to recover from muscle damage as they age.

The Independent UK

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Synthetic human embryos could allow for research beyond the 14-day limit, but this raises ethical questions

On June 14, 2023, developmental biologist presented her research on creating human embryos using stem cells. What are the ethical conundrums with such research

The Hindu

Gut microbiome research could improve colorectal surgery healing

Reducing the risk of unsuccessful surgery.

Newcastle Herald

More young Australians are getting bowel cancer. Should the screening age be lowered?

Medical professionals say with one in 10 bowel cancer diagnoses being in people under 50, not regularly screening younger people puts lives at risk

The Guardian - AU

Study: Menopause symptoms may worsen as a result of infertility

Not every woman goes through menopause in the same way. Many behavioural, biological, social, psychological, and demographic factors affect how severe menopause symptoms are. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Chemical reaction used by cooks may have helped create life on Earth – study

In the kitchen the process, known as the Maillard reaction, is used to create flavours and aromas out of sugars.

The Independent UK

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

‘Black suffering’: Henrietta Lacks medical research lawsuit settled in US

Cells taken in 1951 from Lacks, a Black woman, without her knowledge became the cornerstone of modern medical research.

Al Jazeera

Rajya Sabha passes amendments to Biological Diversity Act

Rajya Sabha passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021, which aims to amend the 2002 Act, reduce compliance burden & simplify patent application processes.

The Hindu

Nuclear war would be more devastating for Earth's climate than cold war predictions – even with fewer weapons

Christopher Nolan’s biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer has revived morbid curiosity in the destructive power of nuclear weapons. There are now an estimated 12,512 nuclear warheads.

The Conversation

Expert says overdiagnosis means Australian cancer screening tests must be ‘handled very carefully’

UK surgeon told the Public Health Association of Australia’s Cancer Screening Symposium screening is a ‘double-edged sword’

The Guardian - AU

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

Does having a urination problem mean a person has prostate cancer?

Urinary problems can be a cause for concern, especially in men. Many individuals wonder whether experiencing difficulties with urination could indicate the presence of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a common malignancy affecting the prostate gland in men. However, it is important to note that urinary issues can arise due…

The Independent UK

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Guardian - UK

Women, know your limits – leave going down stairs to men

Apparently, we’re just too busy chatting to be able to concentrate on such a tricky task

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The Hindu

Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases

There are a number of emerging applications of cfDNA, including in understanding why a body is rejecting a transplanted organ. Here, some cfDNA obtained from the donor who is donating the organ – called donor-derived cfDNA, dd-cfDNA – could provide an early yet accurate estimate of how well the organ…

Dynamite News

Low Fibre consumption by mother may delay infant’s brain development

Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the risk factors for diseases in children as they grow older, said researchers, adding that maternal malnutrition remains a global issue for women. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Independent UK

Researchers have developed way to reprogramme bone marrow cells, study suggests

Bone marrow transplants can be used to treat blood cell cancers and sometimes to cure certain other disorders.

Salon

Obesity is driven by biology, not diet

"Mountains of calorie-rich (and often nutritionally poor) food and . . . sugary beverages are readily available"

The Independent UK

Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes

Research carried out at the University of Dundee found ultrasound/MRI fusion targeted biopsy detected more significant prostate cancer lesions.

The Times of India

Here's why blueberries are great for your memory and brain health

Blueberries and their effect on brain health

The Independent UK

Bowel cancer patients pay tribute to George Alagiah amid plea for better care

It was announced on Monday that the BBC newsreader had died at the age of 67 after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014.

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