Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma, or EHE, is a very rare type of cancer. It belongs to a group called sarcomas. What makes EHE unique is the gene changes it has: WWTR1-CAMTA1 or YAP1-TFE3 fusions. These changes can make the cancer behave in different ways. Sometimes it grows very slowly. Other time
People often think about aging in different ways. Some see it as a time of wisdom and growth. Others see it as a decline. These thoughts can change how we live. They can even affect our health. This is what stereotype embodiment theory (SET) says. It tells us that our beliefs about aging can impact
Gal Gadot, the famous Israeli actor, just won a big award called the Genesis Prize. This prize is given to people who do great things and support Jewish values. Gadot is known for her strong support of Israel, especially during the tough times of the war with Hamas. The war started in October 2023
Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.
A recent study dug into how DDTs and genes team up to mess with our cholesterol levels. Researchers tracked over 6, 000 people from Wuhan and Zhuhai, checking their DDT levels and cholesterol at the start and six years later. They found that DDTs, especially one called p, p'-DDT, can push up bad cho
The world of gene editing is buzzing with excitement. Two companies, Crispr Therapeutics and Intellia Therapeutics, are making waves with their latest findings. Their stocks are on the rise, thanks to promising results in treating high cholesterol and a rare swelling disorder. Crispr Therapeutics s
In Portugal, family doctors are starting to use health apps more often. These apps can help patients take better care of themselves. But how exactly are these doctors using them? That's what a recent study tried to find out. First, it's important to understand that health apps are becoming really p
Researchers have been digging into the connection between mental health and prostate cancer. The focus? Ten different mental health conditions and their possible link to this type of cancer. The goal was to figure out if there's a cause-and-effect relationship. First off, they looked at both direct
Denmark took a step to fight antibiotic resistance in 2018. They introduced quality clusters in general practices. These clusters let doctors pick topics to improve, like antibiotic use. The goal was to see if focusing on antibiotics in these clusters made a difference. Researchers looked at prescr
In a family with unusually low cholesterol levels, scientists found a unique genetic clue. This family had a rare gene variant that might explain their condition. The variant is in a gene called ANGPTL3. This gene is not often linked to low cholesterol, making this discovery quite interesting. Rese
