biology
Cancer Research UK launches ambitious manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller
Research has made a substantial difference to cancer survival. According to Cancer Research UK, more than one million lives in the UK have been saved since the late 1980s thanks to advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
'Magic Mushroom' Psilocybin Can Ease Depression in Cancer Patients: Study
Posted in Medicine, Science on 20th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller
Colorado voters last year approved a measure allowing regulated use of magic mushrooms starting in 2024, and California also has plans for health officials to develop guidelines for therapeutic use.
Ozempic Drug May Add Addiction Treatment To Its Growing List Of Uses
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Nov, 2023
by Alex Muller
Semaglutide was associated with a decrease in drug and alcohol consumption, and anecdotally, many patients taking the drug report a decrease in the urge to drink.
Speed Counts When Walking To Beat Diabetes, Says New Study
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Nov, 2023
by Alex Muller
"While current strategies to increase total walking time are beneficial, it may also be reasonable to encourage people to walk at faster speeds to further increase the health benefits of walking."
Zombie Cells Have A Weakness. An Experimental Anti-Aging Therapy Exploits It.
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Nov, 2023
by Alex Muller
It's a promising alternative to existing methods for wiping out senescent cells.