Category: 8. Health

New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American…

Helloooo, fall weather. Yes, even here in San Diego, the air feels different this week— we actually have a cloud, which counts as big news in this town.

Across the country, the forecast is shifting in more ways than one: the federal government…

Mamba snakebite symptoms sometimes worsen in patients after antivenom is administered — and scientists may finally know why.

The complex interplay of toxins and antivenom in the body unmasks hidden neurological symptoms from specific toxins in…

Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle?

In a study on global participation rates in sport, walking was found to be the most popular physical activity among adults in four of six global regions including the…

Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity Eric Topol Simon & Schuster (2025)

Super Agers, by clinician Eric Topol, has just been published, but it was almost surreal for me as a US scientist to read the book now, with its optimistic…

Himanshu Mishra, Microbiologist at Zydus Lifescience, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“In situ extended immune activation immediately after tumor resection by oncolytic virus controls postoperative tumor recurrence

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In a systematic review and meta-analysis reported in JAMA Oncology, Huang et al found that patient-reported outcomes (PROs) provide…

A total of 218 records were identified through database searches, with 134 remaining after duplicate removal. After screening and full-text assessment, 12 studies with 13 reports met the inclusion criteria and were included in the pooled analysis…

Study area

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with an estimated population of over 220 million [17, 18]. It has six geographical zones with varying ecologies, climates, and population characteristics. The 36 states are divided into…