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A 67-year-old London man with lung cancer has been the first to receive a new cancer vaccine as part of an international trial. The early-stage research will test the immune therapy’s safety and whether it can be used together with existing cancer trea… Continue reading First lung cancer vaccine given to patient in international trial
When blood sugar levels go high, so does voice pitch, according to a new study. It paves the way for detecting type 2 diabetes or monitoring diabetics’ blood sugars simply by talking into a smartphone and having AI analyze their speech.Continue Reading… Continue reading Voice linked to blood sugar: the potential for voice-based diabetes monitoring
Taking placebo pills fully aware that they contain no active pharmacological ingredients can still significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression according to a new study. It’s suggested that these ‘non-deceptive placebos’ might be an effective wa… Continue reading Placebos reduce anxiety even when people know they’re taking fake pills
The degree to which a diabetic’s blood sugar levels drop in response to physical activity depends on the type of exercise and whether they are male or female, according to new research. The findings provide a helpful guide for diabetics wanting to exer… Continue reading How exercise affects diabetic blood sugar levels depends on gender
A new study has found a link between the popular diabetic and weight loss drug Ozempic and a disproportionately high risk of suicidal thoughts. While the researchers cannot establish causation, they say the link needs to be investigated further so that… Continue reading Weight-loss injections linked to suicidal ideation
Manuka honey reduced breast cancer cell growth by 84% without harming healthy cells or causing major side effects, according to preliminary studies. The findings open the door to developing a natural, non-toxic supplementary, or potentially stand-alone… Continue reading Manuka honey reduces breast cancer cell growth by 84% in prelim studies
New research has found that even a years-old mild concussion can have long-lasting effects on brain function and behavior in otherwise healthy people. The study adds to a growing understanding of traumatic brain injury and is relevant to the evolving l… Continue reading Even mild concussions can have long-lasting effects on brain and behavior
Some foods and beverages that are generally considered healthy – or healthier – contain hidden added sugars and unsaturated fats that can add up, leading people to unknowingly consume more than the recommended daily allowance, according to a new study…. Continue reading The surprising sources of ‘stealthy’ saturated fats and sugars
Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral pa… Continue reading Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders
Inspired by the surface tension of a droplet of liquid, researchers have created an adjustable wheel that alters shape in real-time, tackling uneven surfaces and high obstacles with ease. It’s opened the door to developing wheelchairs or mobile robots … Continue reading Shape-shifting wheel inspired by water surface tension soaks up bumps