AvatarPierre GuerinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 days agoLife-saving treatment targets and kills prostate, skin and breast cancersthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitResearchers have achieved a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against prostate cancer by pinpointing a singular enzyme, known as PI5P4Kα, that …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatar2 days agoMore Young People Than Ever Will Get Colorectal Cancer This Yearverified_publisherThe New York Times - Knvul SheikhColon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50. Experts have a few ideas about why. Marisa Peters had been experiencing symptoms for years: blood on her toilet paper after going to the bathroom, changes in her stool and difficulty controlling the urge to poop. But she was in …
AvatarPierre GuerinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 days agoLifechanging procedure successfully treats prostate cancer in less than an hourthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitAn hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumors offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer. Described …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatar6 days agoDoctors Say Diagnosis of Catherine’s Cancer Is a Familiar Scenarioverified_publisherThe New York Times - Gina KolataThe Princess of Wales did not reveal the type of cancer she has, but oncologists say the disease is often identified during other procedures. Although it is not known what type of cancer Princess Catherine has, oncologists say that what she described in her public statement that was released on …
AvatarPierre GuerinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoUltra-processed foods: 9 things you should never buy againthetimes.co.uk - Peta BeeWe all know by now that consuming too much ultra-processed food (UPF) is bad for us. Eating a lot of pre-packaged foods with long lists of …
AvatarPierre GuerinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLifechanging protein can eradicate cancer and boost the body’s immunitythebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitTumor cells are notorious for their adaptability and resilience in the face of treatment, often reshaping their energy metabolism to fuel their rapid …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatarCheap Daily Supplement Seems to Boost Brain Function in Older Adultsverified_publisherScienceAlert - Carly CassellaWhat's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first twin study of its kind suggests that taking daily protein and …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatarWhy Your Grip Strength Matters, and How to Improve Itverified_publisherThe New York Times - Connie ChangThe muscles in the wrist and hands have been tied to longevity and quality of life. Why is that, and how can you strengthen them? A solid grip is a huge help when playing sports or doing household chores — but it’s also been repeatedly tied to a longer, healthier life. Partly this is because people …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatarI've spent 25 years studying the brain—I never do these 4 things that destroy our memory as we ageverified_publisherCNBC - Charan Ranganath, ContributorAs a neuroscientist, I've spent the last 25 years researching the science of memory. A funny question I get a lot from people is: "Am I just getting …
AvatarPierre GuerinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe Fall: My once-vibrant dad emerged broken from the hospital. Then he was gone.ottawacitizen.com - Elizabeth PayneI am sitting at my father’s bedside, hoping he will rest after what has been a long day for a 90-year-old, or for anyone, really. But there is no rest …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatarWhat’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?verified_publisherThe New York Times - Caroline HopkinsQ: I know I’m not supposed to stick things like Q-Tips in my ears. But how else am I supposed to clean them? You may have heard the warning never to put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear, or shuddered at the story of a friend’s friend who ruptured her eardrum with a cotton swab. While …
AvatarPierre GuerinAvatarAvatarThe Surprising High-Protein Drink That Might Be As Hydrating As WaterEatingWell - April Benshosan, M.S.This tasty, budget-friendly beverage could even be better than a sports drink. If you've ever felt extra-thirsty, even after chugging a tall glass of …