healthcare
New ‘Parp inhibitors’ could prevent certain tumours appearing
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
Breakthrough research could see some genetic cancers neutralised before they take hold and is already being used for people at risk.
Diet, smoking and other risk factors cause almost half of cancer deaths
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
The leading risk factors globally for cancer deaths for both sexes were smoking, followed by alcohol use and high BMI.
UK cancer research studies fell 32% in first year of Covid, say charities
Posted in Business, Medicine on 30th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
National Cancer Research Institute says funding was hit as charity shops closed and fundraising events cancelled due to pandemic.
First Controlled Human Trial Shows Cutting Calories Improves Health and Longevity
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
The trial found that cutting calories by a mere 14 percent for 2 years, about one less muffin per day, conferred multiple health benefits known to combat aging.
Pancreatic Cancer: Cellular Process Points To Potential Treatment Target
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
Inhibition of a key protein limits cancer growth. The researchers' findings, which have been published in PNAS, may herald a new treatment target for aggressive cancers.