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Gut Microbiome

Gut microbiome and Cancer: A Promising Frontier in Prevention and Treatment

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While cancer remains a formidable challenge, recent research has shed light on a surprising ally in the fight against it: our gut microbiome. The trillions of microbes residing in our intestines, collectively known as the gut microbiome, play a crucial role in overall health, including digestion, metabolism, and immune function. Emerging evidence suggests that the […]

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Prostate Cancer

PSA tests may cause overdiagnosis of prostate cancer in Black men

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Researchers now hypothesize that Black men may have naturally larger levels of the antigen in their blood than White men, but this does not suggest a higher risk of prostate cancer. A new British study reveals that the PSA test, which has long been used to detect prostate cancer, may lead to overdiagnosis in Black

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Bird Flu

Bird flu found in sea mammals, increasing the risk to humans.

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According to a new study, bird flu has changed so that it can move more easily between birds and marine mammals, increasing the risk to humans. Four sea lions, one fur seal, and a tern discovered dead in Argentina tested positive for the avian influenza virus H5N1, according to researchers. Furthermore, genetic investigation found that

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic specialist describes the mosquito-borne infection

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Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil spurred public health officials to begin an immunization program aimed at youngsters aged 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially fatal viral infection spread through the bite of infected mosquitos. “Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans,” says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo

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allergic

Helpful gut bacteria seem to reduce allergic disease in kids.

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Scientists are investigating “cocktails” of beneficial microbes as therapy in infants because the appropriate combination of gut bacteria may prevent later allergic reaction. Around 2007, I stopped sending my kids to school with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. when was around the time when people began talking about a major increase in the number of

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Sarcoidosis

Researchers introduce Rapid Blood Test for Swift Sarcoidosis Diagnosis.

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A study has developed a diagnostic tool for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory illness characterized by the growth of small lumps known as granulomas in the lungs and other organs, which can be used to detect the condition swiftly and economically. The technology, which uses a simple blood test, may enable the use of more intrusive

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Head and Neck Cancer

Potential Genetic Marker Improves Survival in Head, Neck Cancer

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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers discovered for the first time that a gene commonly associated with massive axonal neuropathy, a rare and severe neurological disorder, also inhibits aggressive tumor cell proliferation in head, neck cancer. The scientists discovered that when a specific genetic variant (GAN gene exon 8 SNP T allele) of the

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cardiovascular disease

Women who sleep less are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, according to a study.

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Poor sleep and cardiovascular disease are the top causes of death in women. According to a recent University of Pittsburgh study, sleep duration and insomnia symptoms in women over the age of 50 are directly related to an elevated risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. According to the University

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World Tuberculosis Day 2024

World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Recognizing, Preventing, and Ending TB Together

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Every year on March 24th, the world comes together to observe World Tuberculosis Day 2024. This crucial day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight against TB, a devastating infectious disease that continues to claim countless lives worldwide. What is Tuberculosis? Lungs are the main organs affected by tuberculosis (TB), a potentially fatal

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Measles

From Measles to COVID-19: Florida’s Battle for Public Health

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The public health and medical cultures are built on candid dialogue where many viewpoints are taken into account to improve patient care and overall health. Psychological safety is necessary for this process to occur, allowing people to feel comfortable enough to differ and talk freely. All of these elements work together to produce a just

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