Cancer, coronavirus and what happens next… How one pandemic impacted another
At the start of 2020, as coronavirus began to bubble across the globe, Connie Johncock had just stopped trialling a cancer drug. Until then, it had been successful in keeping the disease that had already robbed her of a breast…
Read MoreJ&J Shot Less Effective Against COVID Hospitalization
(Reuters) – The risk of hospitalization after vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was about five times higher than for those who received the Pfizer and BioNTech shot, a large French study found. The study included nearly 7 million…
Read MoreLiver: Function, Failure & Disease
The liver is an abdominal glandular organ in the digestive system. It is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, under the diaphragm and on top of the stomach. The liver is a vital organ that supports nearly…
Read MoreUnravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes
For more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like substance known as amyloid, which is thought to play a role in the development of…
Read MoreBowel cancer symptoms: How thick is your poo? The ‘classic’ warning sign
Deborah James discusses 'scary' bowel cancer symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
Read MoreLong or irregular menstrual cycles may be linked with increased risk of NAFLD
Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women may also be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new…
Read MoreJab gives new hope to 146,000 Britons with ulcerative colitis
Jab gives new hope to 146,000 Britons with ulcerative colitis which blighted JFK’s life, a new study has revealed Scientists have been using a jab originally designed to deal with psoriasis Mirikizuamab eradicated ulcerative colitis symptoms in one in four…
Read MoreRepurposing FDA-approved drugs may help combat COVID-19
Several FDA-approved drugs—including for type 2 diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV—significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State. Specifically, the team found that…
Read MorePhil Spencer: Star takes specific mineral to help ‘prevent’ cancer – what evidence says
Phil Spencer asks: "When is the Best Time to Sell?" We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreWhite House Begins Overhaul of COVID-19 Strategy
The White House has begun a sweeping overhaul of its COVID-19 strategy as the U.S. moves out of pandemic crisis mode and into a more manageable phase, according to ABC News. The new strategy is expected to acknowledge that the…
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