Alarming New Report Shows Colon Cancer Is on the Rise Among Adults Under 55

Cases of colorectal cancer are rising among adults younger than 55, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS). Here’s everything you need to know about these “highly concerning” findings and what you can do to keep yourself cancer-free. The report, published earlier this week, found that Americans are being diagnosed with […]

Reprogrammed tumor cells could teach the body's immune system to fight cancer

Some cities fight gangs with ex-members who educate kids and starve gangs of new recruits. Stanford Medicine researchers have done something similar with cancer — altering cancer cells so that they teach the body’s immune system to fight the very cancer the cells came from. This approach could open up an entirely new therapeutic approach […]

EU Silence Over Pfizer COVID Contract Is a Problem: Watchdog

LONDON (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s silence about her dealings with drugmaker Pfizer leading to the EU’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine contract is hurting public trust and is a problem that will not go away, its ombudsman said. “We need to hear what went on, otherwise it’s going to drag on,” Emily […]

The seasoning that could help burn visceral fat in weeks

Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Carrying too much visceral fat can […]

The unanswered questions around COVID-19's origins

The Wuhan Institute of Virology. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images As the world nears two years after the first reported cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, there's still a lot more we don't know about SARS-CoV-2's origins than we do know. Why it matters: Accurately determining the causes of COVID-19 will go a long […]

Dirtiest places in your work kitchen revealed by grim swabbing test

Dirtiest places in your work kitchen revealed by grim swabbing test EXCLUSIVE: Researchers swabbed kitchens at offices and construction sites  They found abundance of bacteria on fridges, coffee machines and microwaves  Dirty dishes, spilled coffee and gone-off food are often spotted in work kitchens. But it’s actually the grime that can’t be seen that staff […]

Gut bacteria influence the liver's regenerative ability

When parts of the liver are removed, the body can replace the missing tissue. A team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now discovered that the success of this process depends to a large extent on gut bacteria. The results of the study could help to improve the prognosis after liver […]