A new study published in Cancer Research Communications has shown that breast cancer cells can exploit the lungs’ natural repair mechanisms to support their own growth and spread. Researchers found that, when metastasizing to the lungs, tumor cells trigger the body’s normal injury-response processes—but then effectively take them over. As cancer spreads to the lungs,…
Hummus is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, thanks in part to tahini. No one knows for sure who invented it. From Lebanon to Egypt, and from Syria to Turkey, many Middle Eastern countries lay claim to the dish, with references dating back to the 13th century, writes the Daily Mail. Despite its…
An international team of scientists has shown that early-life stress may increase the risk of gastrointestinal diseases later in life. Changes in gut function and the sympathetic nervous system play a key role. The study was published in the journal Gastroenterology (GE). The researchers focused on the so-called gut–brain axis—a system of constant communication between…
The idea of returning cells to a more youthful state is no longer science fiction: the American company Life Biosciences has received approval to conduct the first human clinical trials of ER-100. The therapy is based on partial epigenetic reprogramming, which allows cells to be “reprogrammed” without turning them into stem cells. Modern research suggests…
New research shows that the human appendix, long considered a useless ‘evolutionary remnant,’ may actually play an important role in the body, The Conversation reports. Scientists have found that a structure similar to the appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. In biology, this recurring process is called convergent evolution,…
Changes in weather conditions may increase the risk of myocardial infarction, according to researchers who used machine learning methods to analyze the relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of heart attacks. The results of the study were published in the journal Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. The researchers analyzed data from 11,527 heart attack patients…
Stopping eating at least 3 hours before bed may help improve heart health . Previous research shows that people can improve their cardiometabolic health by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and getting enough quality sleep. . A new study says that aligning overnight fasting with the body’s natural circadian rhythm…
We tend to spend a lot of time thinking about what’s best to eat, but what about when is best to dig in? In other words, we often focus on what foods are healthy, but we rarely think about the best time to eat them. Scientists are now studying whether eating at times that match…
Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that employees who genuinely love their jobs exhibit better physical health indicators, as well as lower levels of anxiety and depression. The study’s findings were published in the journal Human Resource Management (HRM). The scientists tracked the physical and mental health of more than 1,800 participants across…
American scientists are developing a new nasal spray vaccine that could protect against all types of flu, colds, bacterial lung infections, and even some types of allergies, the BBC reports. Researchers at Stanford University have already tested their “universal vaccine” on animals, but they now need to conduct tests on humans. Scientists say they are…
