Bars, schools and offices in a small northern Italian town are shutting down for up to five days to try to quell fears over six cases of the new coronavirus. Six people have tested positive for the virus in the town of Codogno, population 15,000. Three of those have fallen…
Prostate cancer becomes the most COMMON cancer in England
Prostate cancer becomes the most COMMON cancer in England after being diagnosed 50,000 times in 2018, statistics reveal NHS statistics show prostate cancer is now more common than breast cancer More men going to the doctor has led to higher diagnosis rates, experts say Experts say Stephen Fry’s openness about…
Scientists identify drug fragments that could lead to new cancer drugs
Researchers have found drug fragments, which could help improve our understanding of the function of a key cancer protein and ultimately lead to new drug treatments. The drug fragments identified in the work could be potential building blocks of future drugs, and the team hope to use their understanding of…
Violinist plays during brain op as surgeons test her dexterity
A violinist helped surgeons avoid damage to her brain during surgery to remove a tumour by playing her instrument, the UK hospital where she underwent the innovative procedure said. Surgeons came up with the novel approach to ensure that areas of Dagmar Turner’s brain responsible for intricate hand movements were…
Physics tool helps track cancer cell diversity
Cancer cells are a wily adversary. One reason the disease outfoxes many potential treatments is because of the diversity of the cancer cell population. Researchers have found this population difficult to characterize and quantify. A Cornell-led team took a novel, interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the behavior of breast tumor cells…
Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Reduced by Eating Apples and Other Foods Rich in Flavonoids
Researchers say flavonoids found in fruits, vegetables, chocolate, tea, and wine may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. They report that study participants who consumed the most flavonoids had a 48 percent lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Experts say a healthy diet, including foods with flavonoids, as well…
Doctors successfully synchronize both sides of the heart with promising new wirelessly powered, leadless pacemaker
Researchers at Texas Heart Institute (THI) and UCLA crossed a significant milestone in the development of wirelessly powered, leadless pacemakers. In an article in the Nature Research journal Scientific Reports, the team used their innovative pacing system to reveal the ability to provide synchronized biventricular pacing to a human-sized heart…
Coronavirus protection: Four things you need to do to avoid catching and spreading virus
Coronavirus fears continue to mount as the death toll exceeds 1,300 in China, causing widespread panic. In a bid to contain the crisis and crack down on potential oversight, high-ranking officials have been sacked in Hubei province, where the outbreak began. READ MORE More deadly viruses to follow coronavirus in…
Q and A: Getting adequate amount of fiber has several health benefits
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor is recommending a trial of a gluten-free diet to see if my digestive symptoms improve. Can I still get enough fiber without eating bread and bran flakes? ANSWER: It is possible to get enough fiber, even without eating foods that you may typically associate with…
How to get rid of visceral fat: The supplement proven to help banish the harmful belly fat
Visceral fat is considered the most harmful type of body fat because it can increase the risk of a person developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A number of lifestyle factors have been linked to the fat building up, including a poor diet and high alcohol consumption. So what can you…