Researchers have sequenced the genome of the small but mighty chia seed. The mapping identified numerous genes linked to the health benefits of chia seeds. Researchers say understanding the chia seed genome could pave the way for future treatments for high blood pressure and cancer. Plants are often the source of pharmaceutical drugs, and new insights from genomic databases such […]
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More than a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched a national initiative, termed Whole Health, that takes a holistic approach to health care, emphasizing personalized care plans that address the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of veterans. Earlier this year, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published a consensus report titled “Achieving Whole Health: […]
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I’m writing this with a dull ache in my left arm, sore from my third COVID booster. My second was in April when I also got a flu vaccination, which was funded by my employer. The arrival of the fifth wave of COVID in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as the new variant, prompted me to get my booster sorted. […]
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Lorraine: Dr Hilary warns of potential rise in Covid cases People infected with a certain strain of Covid could “take longer to recover” a GP has warned. The JN.1 variant, first identified by health officials in September, has the potential to cause a “more severe disease”, he said. As reported, JN.1 is a descendant of BA.2.86, better known as the […]
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A loaded revolver left out on a nightstand, a curious child—and unimaginable tragedy. Moments like this have occurred in American homes hundreds of times over the past two decades, killing 1, no soma 66 raw 262 children, according to a sobering new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Overall, firearms used in [these] unintentional injury deaths […]
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Reviewed UCL researchers have developed a new gene therapy to cure a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, which a new study shows can significantly reduce seizures in mice. The study, published in Brain, sought to find an alternative to surgery for children with focal cortical dysplasia. Focal cortical dysplasia is caused by areas of the brain that have developed abnormally […]
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In a novel study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have introduced LoGoFunc, an advanced computational tool that predicts pathogenic gain and loss-of-function variants across the genome. Unlike current methods that predominantly focus on loss of function, LoGoFunc distinguishes among different types of harmful mutations, offering potentially valuable insights into diverse disease outcomes. The findings are […]
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£145million: Staggering cost of Covid Inquiry so far – and it’s still got another three years to run Official figures show the Covid inquiry has spent a total of £56million to date But analysis of government data shows the total value of contracts is £145m More than £145million of private contracts have already been awarded by the Covid Inquiry — […]
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Proteasomes are protein-degrading complexes that are important for cancer cell survival. Proteasome inhibitors are commonly used to treat diseases such as multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. Proteasomes have three different active sites but all current FDA-approved inhibitors preferentially target only one active site, known as β5. Despite their success, these drugs have significant limitations including severe side effects and […]
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A heart attack is a serious medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to the heart is blocked. Also known as a myocardial infarction, the most common cause of this is a blood clot. If not treated quickly a heart attack can prove fatal. Therefore, it is important to be aware of any of the tell-tale signs. Some of the […]
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