EXCLUSIVE I assumed my stomach cramps were down to my period… but they turned out to be an ultra-rare cancer which left me planning my own funeral in my 30s Faye Louise, from West Sussex, began experiencing severe menstrual cramps The 39-year-old was shocked when doctors told her she had a 17cm cyst A woman who assumed her stomach cramps […]
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As I prepared for my women’s group Christmas cookie exchange, I realized how tough this season might be for someone with celiac disease. This condition can cause immense damage to the intestines when susceptible individuals consume gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. And holiday or not, a lot of foods contain gluten. Besides the obvious baked goods made […]
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Dr Ellie on why people should be taking Vitamin D supplements It is no secret that our health and wellbeing is linked to our surroundings. Factors such as air quality, green spaces and exposure to sunlight all have an impact. And in the UK, the latter can be difficult to come by, especially in the winter months. While this may […]
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A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience on November 30, 2023, titled, “Evolving insights in blood-based liquid biopsies for prostate cancer interrogation.” During the last decade, blood sampling of cancer patients aimed at analyzing the presence of cells, membrane-bound vesicles, or molecules released by primary tumors or metastatic growths emerged as an alternative to traditional tissue biopsies. The advent […]
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Many children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—to help manage their blood sugar level, which is key to staying healthy. But a new UC Davis study finds that if the children with type 1 diabetes come from predominantly Spanish-speaking households, they are less likely than other children to use insulin pumps […]
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MIT engineers have developed a robotic replica of the heart’s right ventricle, which mimics the beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts. The robo-ventricle combines real heart tissue with synthetic, balloon-like artificial muscles that enable scientists to control the ventricle’s contractions while observing how its natural valves and other intricate structures function. The artificial ventricle can be tuned to mimic […]
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Family gatherings and workplace parties with mouth-watering spreads are hallmarks of the holiday season. But if you want to boost your holiday cheer and your health simultaneously, tap your feet to the beats of salsa, merengue and bachata. Adding Latin dance to holiday celebrations not only enlivens a party, but it also can keep you healthy. “Dance is good for […]
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A new study published in the Obesity Journal explores the potential link between plant-based dietary patterns (plant-based dietary indices, PDI) and genetic risk of obesity. Study: Plant-based dietary patterns and genetic susceptibility to obesity in the CARTaGENE cohort. Image Credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com Introduction Plant-based diets have been associated with health benefits and have contributed to better ecological outcomes. Notably, many of […]
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The end of the year is a time when many people indulge in festive treats, including alcohol. Like any time of the year, alcohol misuse can result in damage to your health. But certain alcoholic drinks, when consumed in moderation, could provide some benefits. According to Dr Deborah Lee, of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, red wine has favourable effects on […]
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A recent study published in the ArXiv preprint* server discusses the optimization of large language models (LLMs) for accurate differential diagnosis (DDx). Study: Towards Accurate Differential Diagnosis with Large Language Models. Image Credit: novak.elcic / Shutterstock.com *Important notice: arXiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as […]
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