A device that uses nanoscopic needles to inject or extract a sample from a living cell has been hailed as a breakthrough for cancer research. Techniques used to study single cells usually destroy them but the “nanopipette” allows researchers to extract tiny samples from a living cell without killing it. This will enable them to … Read more
March 5, 2024 — There’s a widespread – and long-held — belief that swallowing a low-dose aspirin pill every day can help protect you from heart attacks and strokes. Almost 30 million Americans take aspirin to prevent a first cardiovascular event (“primary prevention”), and nearly 40% of those over 50, around 49 million people, are … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president vowed Wednesday not to tolerate the prolonged walkouts by thousands of junior doctors, calling them “an illegal collective action” that threatens public health and shakes the country’s governing systems. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government was in the process of suspending the licenses of about 9,000 medical interns and … Read more
A spin class combines three seemingly unrelated things – cycling, nightclubs, and affirmations – to offer a cardio workout in the dark with loud music and words of encouragement (also loud). I learn this one Wednesday lunchtime at a Cyclebar studio in Sydney. Cyclebar is the largest indoor cycling franchise in the world, and the … Read more
A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Tami Chappell | Reuters Think a friend or colleague should be getting this newsletter? Share this link with them to sign up. Good afternoon! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced two major new Covid recommendations last week. The … Read more
A U.S. lab says it has detected benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, in several popular, over-the-counter acne products including those from brands like Clearasil, ProActive, Walmart and Clinique, among others. Valisure, an independent lab whose discovery of benzene in dry shampoo in 2022 prompted the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada … Read more
A 62-year-old man has received 217 Covid jabs against medical advice in a bizarre case that has baffled scientists. The man, from Germany, was then studied by scientists, a study published in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal reports. The vaccines were bought and administered privately to the 62-year-old over the course of 29 months. … Read more
March 4, 2024 – Kathy N. has had food allergies since childhood. It started with eggs, an allergy that she shared with her mother, and gradually evolved to include walnuts, pecans, and garlic. With few options other than avoidance, Kathy, a 61-year-old consultant from Northern Virginia, has relied on over-the-counter allergy medications. “I’ve basically self-medicated … Read more
LONDON — For Anna Gittins, three months would have spelled the difference between life and death. The elementary school principal from Hereford in western England was shocked when she found out she had advanced colorectal cancer in 2022. But when she contacted her local hospital, she was told no one would be able to see … Read more
When it comes to the basics of dental hygiene, most people know to follow the key rules ― like brushing twice a day ― but many quickly discount the seemingly-small dental problems that occur. And that can be dangerous. “What a lot of patients don’t understand is your dental health is pertinent to your overall … Read more
