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Why we should all try to eat like people in rural Papua New Guinea

MyBlueDots3 days ago01 mins

Western diets—high in processed foods and low in fiber—are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These diets don’t only harm our bodies, they also harm our gut microbiomes, the complex community of bacteria, fungi and viruses found in our intestinal tract that are important for our health.

12 questions to ask yourself and your doctor to maintain brain health

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

If you’ve experienced so-called “senior moments,” brain blips or brain freezes, you’re not alone.

Prosthetic limb gains more natural control through hand–brain connection

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Researchers are paving the way for the design of bionic limbs that feel natural to users. They demonstrate the connection between hand movement patterns and motoneuron control patterns. The study, published in Science Robotics, also reports the application of these findings to a soft prosthetic hand, which was successfully tested by individuals with physical impairments.

Study finds stem-like T cells key to lasting immune response in cancer, chronic diseases

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline defenders—T cells—lose their ability to function effectively. Research, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center (Peter Mac), have identified a rare type of immune cells, called stem-like T cells, that holds the key to maintaining powerful, long-term immune responses.

Triple semicircular canal plugging effective for vertigo control in Meniere disease

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Triple semicircular canal plugging (TSCP) is effective for vertigo control but is associated with a risk for hearing loss in patients with Meniere disease (MD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Dec. 5 in PLOS ONE.

The runaway alligator and other bizarre calls that hampered UK ambulance dispatchers

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

If your pet alligator escapes, don’t call for an ambulance—unless it has sunk its teeth into someone.

Does drinking alcohol really take away the blues? It’s not what you think

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to drinkers who do not have depression.

Biomarker predicts KRASG12C inhibitor success in lung cancer treatment

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

A new study from Moffitt Cancer Center could help doctors predict how well patients with a specific type of lung cancer will respond to new therapies. The research, published in Clinical Cancer Research, found that measuring the interaction between two proteins, RAS and RAF, could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of treatments for patients with KRASG12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer, a type of lung cancer known for being particularly difficult to treat.

Prostate cancer study reveals early radiation side effects predict future issues

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, according to a new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Researchers link India’s food program to better health and stronger incomes

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Despite humanity’s scientific achievements and globalized economy, malnutrition remains a global issue. The United Nations estimated that 2.33 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023.

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Why we should all try to eat like people in rural Papua New Guinea

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Biomarker predicts KRASG12C inhibitor success in lung cancer treatment

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Researchers link India’s food program to better health and stronger incomes

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