Breast cancer is a harsh reality that many women face, and it's especially hard when it hits someone you know. In Rochester, Minnesota, Danielle Teal, a beloved community member, is bravely fighting this battle. She needs her community's support, just as she's supported others in the past. Danielle
Imagine you're battling metastatic breast cancer (mBC). You're wondering if a supervised exercise program could do more than just keep you active. Researchers decided to test this idea. They conducted a study called the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial. This trial compared a 9-month exercise program with usu
Lately, there's been some real optimism about a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with US officials feeling more hopeful than they have in months. While nothing is certain yet, they believe that a deal might be announced soon, possibly even before President Joe Biden's term ends. A key fi
In the bustling city of Hong Kong, breastfeeding is not just a personal choice but a public health priority. A new mobile app is making waves by turning the city's communities into breastfeeding-friendly zones. The app's design and development were guided by a simple yet profound idea: supporting mo
Ever wondered what makes your favorite raisin snack so delicious and safe to eat? It all comes down to how they're dried. Scientists have been exploring a new method using microwaves to dry raisins, and the results are pretty impressive. The key is to minimize a nasty substance called ochratoxin A
Once a distant energy buyer, China has become a major player in the ever-changing Middle East. This shift isn't just about energy; it's about politics and power. The U. S. , which has long had a strong presence in the region, is now facing a new rival. But is China's influence really a threat, or ju
Surviving cancer is tough, and staying active can help. But breast cancer survivors often face hurdles getting enough physical activity. Many existing programs fail to provide complete solutions. What if we could make it easy and appealing? That's where the PAC-WOMAN trial comes in. It's a study wit
In northeastern Brazil, scientists are looking at marmosets to understand how viruses spread. These small primates live close to humans, making them a good indicator of virus activity. In 2018, researchers studied 47 marmosets from urban and suburban areas in the semiarid region. They checked for si
In 2011, a Brazilian team led by Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella experimented with music and breast cancer cells. They played Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Ligeti's "Atmosphères" to some cells in petri dishes. Amazingly, these songs seemed to kill around a fifth of the malignant cells. Mozart's So
Ever heard of Gymnostachyum febrifugum? This plant, found in the Western Ghats of India, has been used in traditional medicine for ages. Scientists wanted to figure out how it might help fight breast cancer. They started by looking at the chemicals in the plant's roots using a technique called GC-MS
