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Obesity is driven by biology, not diet

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

Salon

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 Independent UK

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

Blueberries and their effect on brain health

The Times of India

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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.

The Independent UK

Why is cancer striking earlier? One answer could be a diet of ultra-processed foods

Clear action is needed to give more children affordable access to healthier foods. We can’t wait another decade for change, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

The main treatments for bowel cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs, which depend on the genetic make-up of the tumour.

Evening Standard

"Journalists Should Be Skeptical of All Sources—Including Scientists"

From Nate Silver: Here's the scandal. In March 2020, a group of scientists — in particular, Kristian G. Andersen the of The Scripps Research Institute, Andrew Rambaut of The University of Edinburgh, Edward C. Holmes of the University of Sydney, and Robert F. Garry of Tulane University — published a…

Reason

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What is bowel cancer and how can I spot the early signs?

BBC journalist George Alagiah has died aged 67, nine years after being diagnosed with the disease

The Guardian - UK

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

The main treatments for bowel cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs, which depend on the genetic make-up of the tumour.

The Independent UK

How obesity makes ovarian cancer more deadly, explains scientists

Most ovarian cancer patients receive their diagnosis at the most advanced stage of the illness. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Did you get COVID but never feel sick? New study hints at why

As the coronavirus emerged, so did a mystery: Why did some who got infected never develop symptoms?

Los Angeles Times

Scientists working on IVG, a new reproductive method that can make human babies in labs

A new major development in reproduction is just a step away! Now babies can be created in laboratory conditions in a non-traditional manner. Scientists are expected to venture into giving birth to human babies without any sperm or ovum.

The Times of India

New drug that eliminates old ‘zombie’ cells may lead to anti-ageing breakthrough

‘Drug we identified is a powerful destroyer of old cells’

The Independent UK

Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That's why this new evidence-based report is welcome

Emotions can run high when the topic of how much red and processed meat to eat is raised. For many of us, eating these foods is culturally important – often tied to specific dishes and traditions.

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The Hindu

Evolution is the right of all life forms – even synthetic ones

Researchers led by Jay T. Lennon at Indiana University in Bloomington, U.S., attempted to understand how a synthetic life-form would adapt or evolve over time, especially in situations where the raw materials required to do so could be limited.

The Hindu

Indo-Japanese researchers develop ‘disease-modifying’ treatment for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers have developed a disease-modifying treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disease, using a food additive — a beta-glucan produced by N-163 strain of a yeast Aureobasidium pullulans.

Salon

How does the microbiome effect you?

What exactly is the gut microbiome? Experts explain

The Guardian - UK

Alan Bull obituary

Other lives: Renowned microbiologist who chaired an OECD working party on biotechnology and industrial sustainability

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Does the microbiome hold the key to chronic fatigue syndrome?

Often dismissed by the medical establishment, people with complex illnesses such as ME and long Covid are taking the hunt for treatments into their own hands

Liverpool Echo

Experts share four ways young people can prevent colon cancer as cases 'sky-rocket'

Colon cancer rates among people under 40 are expected to double by 2030

Daily Mirror

Four red flags that are behind the rise in silent killer cancer that affects women

Ovarian cancer is on the rise among young women and experts have identified four key factors behind it. According to the CDC there are over 18,000 new cases of the cancer a year in the US

Zenger

Britain Faces Intolerable Heat By 2050, Warns New Research

Rising temperatures could push human endurance limits as UK heatwaves become the norm

Inverse

Scientists Just Created Artificial Cells That Evolve Faster Than Natural Ones

Minimal cells are synthetic cells with streamlined genomes. New study find these sorts of cells are still able to grow and evolve.

The Guardian - AU

Magistrate in assault case against former University of New England vice-chancellor showed ‘lack of objectivity’, court told

Prof Brigid Heywood is accused of wiping her spit on a teenager’s face during an International Women’s Day event in 2022

Nottingham Post

Home poo test 'should be offered to suspected bowel cancer patients'

The test can correctly identify about nine out of 10 people with colorectal cancer

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