Researchers have shown for the first time that it is possible to detect signs of urothelial cancer using a simple, postal, urine test in Lynch Syndrome (LS) patients who are at high risk of developing tumours. The findings, presented at…
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The Duchess of Cambridge’s ultra relatable breakfast, lunch and dinner revealed
If you’ve ever wondered how the gorgeous Duchess of Cambridge manages to not only keep in shape, but also keep her energy levels high while looking after her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as well as attending regular…
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Understanding the nuances of disgust: Nausea versus itchiness
A team of researchers from Nottingham Trent University, the University of California and Vrije Universiteit, has found that humans have two distinctly different reactions when disgusted—nausea and itchiness. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the…
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Watch a Former Olympic Boxer Demonstrate 3 Ways to End a Fight Quickly
Tony Jeffries retired from boxing with an undefeated record and an Olympic bronze medal. Now, he shares his insight and experience as a fighter on his YouTube channel, imparting advice on technique and power for newcomers to the sport. In…
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Novel face mask can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes
Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that can be fitted into other face masks and…
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Respiratory virus detections decreased during COVID-19
(HealthDay)—Respiratory virus detections decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic period, according to a research letter published online June 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Alexander J. Lepak, M.D., from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, and…
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Healthy levels of vitamin D may boost breast cancer outcomes
Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D—the “sunshine vitamin”—at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest “an ongoing benefit for…
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TSMC grant could boost TGen's efforts to track SARS-CoV-2 variants
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, today announced a substantial grant from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer chips, to help TGen sustain Arizona's fight against…
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People who eat a plant-based dinner could reduce their risk of heart disease by ten percent
People who eat too many refined carbs and fatty meats for dinner have a higher risk of heart disease than those who eat a similar diet for breakfast, according to a nationwide study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of…
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Study uses sugar to make and deliver pudding-like brain implants that reduce foreign body response
Brain implants are used to treat neurological dysfunction, and their use for enhancing cognitive abilities is a promising field of research. Implants can be used to monitor brain activity or stimulate parts of the brain using electrical pulses. In epilepsy,…
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