Bioactive glass laced with toxic metal shows promise in treating bone cancerDepositphotosNew Treatment for Bone Cancer Shows PromiseScientists have revealed a potential new treatment for bone cancer. A bioactive glass infused with a toxic metal was able to kill up to 99% of cancer cells without harming healthy ones, and it could even help...
Credit: PixabayA 70-year-old Alabama man recently passed away in a Florida hospital after a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen.Such errors, known as "never events" because they should never occur, are unfortunately more common than they should be.Never events include operating on the wrong organ or side of the body, inserting...
A study at Edith Cowan University demonstrated that middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure significantly reduced their blood pressure by consuming four servings daily of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale, compared to root and squash vegetables. This effect is attributed to compounds such as glucosinolates found primarily in cruciferous vegetables,...
Credit: DepositphotosResearchers have found a successful way to encourage people to drink less alcohol: emphasize the heightened cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption and combine this with tracking every drink.In a 2021 study, researchers found that combining messages about "why to reduce" alcohol intake with "how to reduce" it could effectively promote better health....
"I’ve had dozens of virtual visits on my cell phone and this holographic experience doesn’t compare," said one of the Proto unit's first patients at the West Cancer Center's clinic. "It feels just like I am talking with my doctor face-to-face."Proto Inc.In August 2021, LA-based Portl introduced a 7-foot-tall hologram projection box for realistic...
Existing medication offers hope for sleep apnea sufferersDepositphotosA commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness.Sulthiame's Unexpected BenefitsSulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage...
Abdominal fat has been linked to many health issues, the latest being chronic pain conditionsDepositphotosA pioneering study has linked excess belly fat to chronic pain, but the positive news is that weight loss may reduce waist size and help alleviate widespread musculoskeletal issues.Researchers from the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia, and...
Eating baby carrots three times a week significantly increases skin carotenoid levels in young adults, especially when combined with a beta carotene-containing multivitamin, suggesting a simple yet effective dietary strategy to boost antioxidant protection and overall health. Credit: PixabayA recent study found that snacking on baby carrots three times a week significantly increased skin...
Safely rewarming frozen organs using magnetic heat could mean donor organs can be preserved for longerDepositphotosA new two-step method that utilizes nanoscale magnetic rods to safely rewarm frozen tissues could improve the long-term preservation of donor organs. This technique offers an alternative to existing time-restricted methods and opens the door to more life-saving transplants.Vitrification...
Credit: PixabayA systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer.The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio WavesMobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has...
