You might think having two legs that work exactly the same would be best for runners, right? Surprisingly, a closer look at middle- and long-distance runners shows that this isn't always the case. A recent review found that the difference between how your left and right legs perform, called inter-li
Esophageal cancer (EC) patients undergo significant changes during and after their treatment with chemoradiotherapy. These changes include shifts in body mass index (BMI), performance status, nutrition status, symptom distress, and physical fitness. A recent study explored how these factors evolve o
People living with HIV who need a new kidney or liver have a new chance. The U. S. health officials just said that soon, they can get organs from donors who also have HIV. Before, this was only allowed in special research studies. Now, the change aims to help everyone waiting for an organ, both with
Imagine popping a pill to shed pounds and ending up drinking less. That's what a recent study found out. Researchers discovered that weight loss medications like Ozempic (known for its generic name, semaglutide) and even the older drug metformin reduced alcohol intake in people participating in a We
Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't
Ever wondered how your body might react to a medicine before you take it? That's where personalized medicine comes in. By combining pharmacogenomics (studying how your genes affect your response to drugs) with nanotechnology, scientists are creating something called nano-enabled pharmacogenomics. Th
Let's talk about hot flashes and menopause. You might be surprised to know that not everyone gets help with these symptoms. A recent study looked into how common it is for women in the US, aged 40-64, to be diagnosed with hot flashes related to menopause. They found that around 79 out of every 1, 00
Hypertension, often called high blood pressure, is a common health issue. Two medicines, lercanidipine and amlodipine, are used to treat it. Both are calcium channel blockers, but lercanidipine is newer. This study wants to see which one is better at preventing serious heart problems in people with
Did you know that alcohol can cause cancer? While a lot of research has been done in rich countries, not much is known about how big a problem this is in poorer countries. It's a serious issue that affects people differently based on where they live and how much money they have. Alcohol can lead to
Imagine the COVID-19 pandemic like a long journey. Researchers in the Netherlands tracked what happens when people are exposed to news online, day after day. They checked in with over a thousand people four times during the pandemic. They found some interesting connections. The more news people read
