Researchers from University College London and the University of Oxford have announced the start of the world’s first clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent lung cancer in people at high risk, News-Medical Life Sciences reports. The first phase of the study will focus on determining the optimal vaccine dose and assessing its…
Urolithin A, a metabolite produced in the gut after consuming pomegranates and walnuts, may help reduce age-related changes in the immune system, according to a study published in the journal Nature Aging. The randomized study involved 50 people aged 45–70. Participants took either 1,000 mg of urolithin A or a placebo daily for 28 days.…
Interest in longevity has become a major part of today’s popular culture, giving rise to an entire industry that promises ‘rejuvenation’ through supplements, gadgets, and trendy techniques. Yet research shows that extending life and slowing aging can often be achieved far more easily by changing daily habits rather than purchasing expensive products. This was reported…
Scientists have discovered that a daily glass of orange juice may do more than it seems at first glance: it can subtly regulate the activity of thousands of genes related to blood pressure, metabolism, and vascular health. The results of the study were published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. The research team…
High levels of the SerpinB3 protein in the blood have traditionally been considered a marker of serious diseases, including hard-to-treat cancers and severe inflammatory conditions. SerpinB3 is an important protein that signals when the body’s protective tissues—the skin, lungs, and other barriers—are under significant stress. However, new research by scientists at Arizona State University has…
A cough that lasts for three weeks or longer could be a symptom of lung cancer, experts from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) have warned, according to the Daily Mirror. As the newspaper explains, in most cases a cough is associated with more common causes such as a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. However,…
Scientists at Temple University School of Medicine in the United States have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps the heart recover after a heart attack. According to a report published in the medical journal Circulation Research (CR), a specific “molecule” called Circ-CDR1as plays a key role in this process. Circular RNA can be described…
Scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that death from cancer may result not primarily from metastasis, but from the invasion of tumors into large blood vessels. The findings were published in the journal Nature Medicine. The authors analyzed health data from more than 100 patients with solid tumors who had…
To boost your immune system this fall, you should include red meat, oily fish, plant-based foods, and fermented foods in your diet, says immunologist Jenna Macciochi of the University of Sussex, according to the Daily Mail. According to Macciochi, fermented foods such as natural yogurt and kefir should be an important part of your morning…
A new study by scientists at McMaster University has found that fat hidden deep within the belly and liver can silently damage the arteries, even in people who appear healthy. The findings, published in the journal Communications Medicine, challenge the long-held belief that body mass index (BMI) is an accurate measure of obesity and offer…
