You might be wondering if the drugs we use to treat rheumatoid arthritis could have any unwanted effects. Well, a recent look into a registry of patients in Japan has some interesting findings. The study was all about how the risk of cancer changes over time for people taking these drugs. First, le
Imagine you're trying to understand how your body's immune system affects liver cancer. It's a complex puzzle, right? Researchers have been studying the tiny immune cells that live near liver tumors. These cells play a big role in how cancer grows and how well treatments work. Scientists looked at
Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in c
Have you ever heard of oxidative stress? It's like a hidden battle going on inside your body. Researchers have a new way to measure this battle, called the oxidative balance score (OBS). This study looked into how OBS is linked to blood pressure and the risk of death from all causes and heart diseas
Ever thought about how diabetes can mess with your brain? It's true, and it's a big deal. Diabetes can cause something called cognitive impairment, which basically means your brain doesn't work as well as it should. This can make everyday life tough. So, what's going on? Well, scientists think it h
Picture this: you're in a hospital in Australia, receiving medical and social care. But what about your spiritual needs? A recent study dug into this question. Researchers checked patient files and chatted with staff in mental health units. They discovered that while healthcare workers know spiritua
When a five-year-old boy suffered severe burns covering 91% of his body, doctors faced a mysterious challenge: cytokine storms. These storms, though recognized in various conditions, are not frequently discussed in burn cases. The boy experienced three cytokine storms during his hospital stay. Docto
Did you know that keeping track of your blood pressure at home could be a game-changer for how doctors detect and monitor high blood pressure? It's true! Even though it has some big advantages, this method hasn't been used much in large health surveys yet. Researchers decided to see if people would
Imagine this: a 22-year-old guy gets into a motorbike accident. Sounds normal, right? But here's where it gets interesting. He ends up with a rare fracture, one that's more common in kids aged 8 to 16. It's called an inferior patellar sleeve fracture, and it's not something you see every day. Docto
You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret
