Category: Health News
Scientists Find System That Promotes DNA Repair and Genome Stability
Findings in a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto challenge a long-held belief that broken DNA moves about randomly within the nuclei of cells and eventually …USC: Vapers Develop the Same Cancer-Related Genetic Mutations as Smokers
According to a new study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC, users of electronic cigarettes develop the same cancer-related molecular changes as traditional cigarette smokers. Is the …Having Sex 3 Times a Week Can Make You Look 7 Years Younger
According to neuropsychologist David Weeks having regular sexual activity does not only bring pleasure but can also make you look younger. Three sexual encounters a week can make you …Study Shows That CRISPR-Edited T Cells for Cancer Treatment Are Safe and Long-Lasting
Key Takeaways CRISPR-edited T cells lasted up to 9 months, but tumor reduction was not observed. No major side effects, but cancer remained unchanged in two patients. Larger trials …
Extreme Personal Grooming Raises the Risks of Vaginal Infections
Whether for reasons of hygiene, comfort, or aesthetics, more than three out of four women regularly remove their pubic hair, partially or completely. But this practice is not without …Brain Cancer: Robotic Worms Could Soon Be Used to Destroy Tumors
Chinese researchers have developed robotic worms that can move through blood vessels to reach patients’ brains and directly destroy the tumors, avoiding the serious side effects of conventional treatments. …
Scientists Develop Nanoparticle Capable of “Eating Away” Arterial Plaque
Atherosclerosis, the narrowing of the arteries, is a disorder that results from a buildup of plaque. Researchers at Michigan State University, working together with colleagues from Stanford University, have …
3D Printing: Researchers Are Now Able to Make Medical Parts That Are Resistant to Bacteria
English researchers were able to make bacterial-resistant medical parts with 3D printing. Ultimately, this can make it possible to create objects to fight infections in everyday life. For years, …