Neuroendocrine cancer can manifest itself as many small tumors in a cluster in the small intestine. New research shows that, surprisingly, these tumors originate from different cells that have mutated independently. The finding that the tumors are not related, which has been published in Nature Communications, came about through a close collaboration among clinical and […]
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Live Updates: NY Dems attend birthday party without masks amid surge in cases
Small businesses are ‘hanging on by a thread’ amid coronavirus restrictions: Emily Compagno Protesters take to streets after California issues new lockdown orders; reaction from ‘Outnumbered’ panel. High-profile Brooklyn Democrats came under fire last week for attending a birthday party at which many of the attendees were neither wearing a mask nor social distancing. Yet when news broke of […]
DR ELLIE CANNON: The £20 gadget no family should be without
DR ELLIE CANNON: The £20 gadget no family should be without during the coronavirus pandemic Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 It’s impossible to comprehend how terrifying coronavirus is – until it hits someone you care about. A month ago, this happened to me. A friend I’ve known for a decade developed telltale […]
Shakira Has Gone 'a Month or Even More' Without Seeing Sons: It's 'Hard'
Honesty hour! Shakira got real about the downsides of being a working mom. “Sometimes it´s very hard when you can not see your sons for a month or even more,” the singer, 42, who shares sons Milan, 6, and Sasha, 4, with her husband, Gerard Piqué, explained to Viva magazine this month, according to Hola! “It […]
How to get your kids to exercise without them realising
The school holidays start today – and it can be hard to know how to keep your kids active, entertained and away from their beloved screens. The summer holidays means six empty weeks are stretching out before you – it’s the perfect opportunity to get your children moving – if you can convince them. Exercise […]
Naked mole rat genes could hold the secret to pain relief without opioids
Anyone with an annoying roommate story knows that a difficult living situation can change you in many ways. Now, imagine that instead of just eating all of your food from the refrigerator, that annoying roommate could actually cause genetic changes designed to make the “future you” more tolerant of their behavior. Does it sound too […]
First case of person without the protein needed to transport vitamin D identified
Research identifying the first case of a person living without the protein needed to bind and transport vitamin D in the bloodstream has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The paper, led by a University of Calgary geneticist, and co-authored by researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle, U.S., and University […]
Polio is not going away without a fight – it’s vital we step up our defences
The global initiative to eradicate polio has been extraordinarily successful. Over the last thirty years the number of polio cases across the world have dwindled from over 350,000 cases a year to just 20. The terrible toll on victims, such as lifelong paralysis and disability, are a fading memory for many countries, and it’s estimated […]
Hypoglycemia without diabetes: Causes, treatment, and diet
In this article, we explore the health conditions beyond diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia. We also look at treatment options and the dietary changes that can help prevent low blood sugar. What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Severe hypoglycemia can be life-threatening if a person […]
Hope for menopausal women: Scientists find how to banish hot flashes
Hope for menopausal women: Scientists discover a way to banish hot flashes without raising a woman’s stroke risk Scientists have shown we could target a neuron rather than estrogen levels with drugs Hormone replacement therapy reduces hot flashes but increases stroke risk Hot flashes are the most commonly-discussed symptom of menopause. And yet, despite years […]