Editing the DNA of human embryos could protect us from future pandemics
Hollywood blockbusters such as X-men, Gattaca and Jurassic World have explored the intriguing concept of “germline genome editing”—a biomolecular technique that can alter the DNA of sperm, eggs or embryos. If you remove a gene that causes a certain disease…
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These Bodybuilders Attempted the U.S. Army Fitness Test Without Training
The U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test has become a popular challenge for YouTubers, especially the swole variety who train hard but don’t necessarily keep functional fitness front of mind. In a new video, bodybuilders and fitness influencers Austin Dunham, Jorge…
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New treatment uncovered for AL amyloidosis to be announced
Researchers from SWOG Cancer Research Network, a cancer clinical trials group funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have shown that isatuximab, a monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma, can…
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Bowel cancer: Experiencing trapped wind or having a fullness in the tummy are danger signs
Bowel cancer symptoms explained by Doctor Richard Roope Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in the UK. You should consider speaking to a doctor if you find that you’re experiencing any of these two warning signs…
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Mrunal Thakur shares fitness mantra learned from co-stars John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar
Being paired opposite some of the most robust fitness enthusiasts-actors in Bollywood, Mrunal Thakur had enough direct inspiration to motivate herself towards a fit lifestyle as she worked with actors John Abraham in Batla House, Hrithik Roshan in Super 30,…
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Study shows why some people may become seriously ill from meningococcal bacteria
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have come one step closer toward understanding why some people become seriously ill or die from a common bacterium that leaves most people unharmed. In a study published in The Lancet Microbe, the researchers…
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Why worrying about a pill's side-effects could actually CAUSE them
Why worrying about a pill’s side-effects could actually CAUSE them: ‘Nocebo’ effect means if we expect a tablet to make us feel ill it could spark phantom symptoms, experts warn The patient leaflet that comes with your medication provides important,…
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What's next for cybersecurity in 2021? Ransomware-as-a-service, DDoS and more
This year saw unprecedented changes in the cybersecurity landscape, with rapid telehealth rollouts and massive shifts to at-home work highlighting new vulnerabilities. In 2021, experts predicted at the HIMSS Healthcare Security Forum this week, bad actors will likely use tried-and-true…
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Microwave pulses caused bizarre ‘Havana syndrome,’ report suggests
A string of mysterious neurological illnesses reported by U.S. diplomats in Cuba was likely caused by directed microwave energy, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences. In late 2016, people who worked at the U.S. embassy…
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New study finds fish oil omega-3s EPA and DHA work differently on chronic inflammation
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in regulating the immune system. The 34-week trial, led by…
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