A long-hidden metabolic system in cells could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatments in future. Unlocking this process—from
Month: January 2020
Belly fat increases the risk of heart attack
Heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart attack, according to
Non-oncology drugs can kill cancer cells
Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism and even for treating arthritis in dogs can also kill cancer cells in the lab,
China confirms human-to-human transmission of SARS-like virus
A SARS-like virus that has spread across China and reached three other Asian nations is contagious between humans, a government
Exercise boosts memory like caffeine
Brisk walks even as short as 20 minutes can provide your working memory just as much pep as that morning
Food insecurity may cause premature death
Adults with food insecurity (i.e., inadequate access to food because of financial constraints) are 10% to 37% more likely to
Premature menopause increases the risk of multiple health problems
Women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop multiple, chronic medical problems in their 60s
Prolonged breath-holding could help radiotherapy treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
A technique that enables patients suffering from heart conditions to hold their breath safely for over 5 minutes could have
Reward improves visual perceptual learning
Past studies have found that rewarding participants during a visual perceptual task leads to performance gains. However, new research suggests
Dangers of cannabis exposure during pregnancy
A new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University definitively shows that regular exposure to THC, the main