Five facts about Bell's palsy No one's exactly sure what causes Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial weakness on one side of the face. But the symptoms are unmistakable. Once the weakness, or paralysis, sets in—usually on one side of ... May 9, 2022 0 5
The unsuspected virtues of hot pepper It adds punch, heat, personality. It injects flavor, color, aroma. It goes by many names—habanero, cayenne, jalapeño, poblano, bird's eye—but hot pepper by any name always gets a reaction. May 9, 2022 0 18
T cell behavior determines which tumors respond to treatment Immunotherapy unleashes the power of the immune system to fight cancer. However, for some patients, immunotherapy doesn't work, and new research may help explain why. When immune cells called T lymphocytes infiltrate malignant ... May 9, 2022 0 43
Researchers identify key epigenetic markers in vulnerability to developing food addiction A team of researchers has identified in rodents and humans common epigenetic mechanisms related to food addiction. The article, published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, was led by Rafael Maldonado and Elena Martín, ... May 9, 2022 0 39
Antibiotics impact gut microbiome and antimicrobial resistance Antibiotics are commonly used to treat infections and ensure the safety of surgical procedures. However, their overuse has led to the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria, resulting in an "arms race" whereby ever more ... May 9, 2022 0 56
NIR-II-responsive nickel-based therapy provides new solution for synergistic oncotherapy A polyethylene glycol-modified urchin-like nickel nanoclusters (PUNNC) with an applied 9 Tesla magnetic field can efficiently kill tumor cells in vitro and inhibit tumor tissue growth in vivo, when used for photothermal enhanced ... May 9, 2022 0 9
Breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance provides new hope for blood cancer patients South Australian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and devastating blood cancer that kills most patients within a few years. May 9, 2022 0 49
Targeting interleukin-6 could help relieve immunotherapy side effects Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a novel strategy to reduce immune-related adverse events from immunotherapy treatment by targeting the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). The study, ... May 9, 2022 0 44
Multi-tasking wearable continuously monitors glucose, alcohol, and lactate Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you've had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin. Engineers at the University of California ... May 9, 2022 0 91
'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates among public school students living nearby, a new study shows. The modernized ... May 9, 2022 0 68