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How Insufficient Sleep Can Damage Your Immune Stem Cells

Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

The findings help draw a direct line between sleep problems and cardiovascular disease, as well as offering some clues to how general immune dysfunction can be triggered by poor sleep.

New Trial Finds First-Ever Alzheimer's Drug To Slow Cognitive Decline

Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

"The prospect of a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer's disease is an exciting one, which could improve many lives."

The First Human Trials of A Memory Prosthesis Look Promising

Posted in Medicine on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

At the very least the study shows that, similar to a brain-controlled prosthetic limb, a memory chip isn't impossible for people who need it the most.

400 people in UK diagnosed with preventable cancer every day, data shows

Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

Experts say healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating more vegetables can lower risk.

Scientists identify immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers

Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

Scientists have identified immune cell types that could be targeted to develop specific immunotherapies in chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers.