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Science and Technology

Drug-like inhibitor shows promise in preventing flu

Scientists have developed drug-like molecules that can do just that by interfering with the first stage of influenza infection.

22 May 2024, 07:58

Exercise may improve the effectiveness of an anti-cancer drug

After exercise, the number of anti-cancer immune cells—called natural killer cells—increases, and that these cells are almost twice as effective at killing cancer cells in “ex vivo” tests conducted on patient blood samples.

22 May 2024, 07:56

Inherited genes play a larger role in melanoma risk than previously thought

New research challenges this status quo, showing that genetics play a larger role in melanoma risk than is recognized.

22 May 2024, 07:54

Germicidal UV-C lamps may pose a health hazard

UV-C germicidal lamps may pose a health risk: biomolecular analysis of their effects on cell apoptosis and aging.

22 May 2024, 07:53

Inflammatory bowel disease may increase risk of heart failure

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a small increased risk of heart failure for up to 20 years after diagnosis.

22 May 2024, 07:51

Jaboticaba peel reduces inflammation and blood sugar in metabolic syndrome

Inflammation and blood sugar improved in volunteers with obesity and metabolic syndrome who took 15 grams of jaboticaba peel powder per day for five weeks as a dietary supplement.

22 May 2024, 07:47

Ultraviolet radiation affects subcutaneous fat and may help treat obesity

Scientists have found that UV exposure increases norepinephrine levels, decreases leptin levels and causes subcutaneous fat to brown, thereby increasing energy expenditure.

22 May 2024, 07:42

Fish oil may increase risk of early heart disease and stroke

Regular use of fish oil supplements may increase the risk of primary heart disease and stroke.

22 May 2024, 07:36

Ultra-processed foods increase cardiometabolic risk in children

Research has found that consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of excess weight, increased blood sugar levels and worsening levels of good cholesterol.

21 May 2024, 21:02

The drug reprograms macrophages and suppresses the growth of prostate and bladder tumors

A new therapy that reprograms immune cells to boost antitumor activity has helped shrink hard-to-treat prostate and bladder tumors in mice.

21 May 2024, 20:15

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