And so 2026 begins…with a resurrection of the myth that COVID vaccines cause “turbo cancers”
I had hoped to let this cup pass, but, after a week and a half, I found that I couldn’t. Eminent oncologist and cancer researcher
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Stiff red blood cells drive sickle cell disease severity
A new breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities could explain why patients with the same genetic sickle cell mutation
New AI model eliminates false positives in food testing
Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like
First wearable device measures human flatulence
Scientists at the University of Maryland have created Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence.
MHC class II marks stronger immune response and longer survival in ovarian cancer
A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others.
Bedfont® Scientific Limited partners with Rymindr to deliver vital classroom supplies
Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a world leader in breath analysis, with nearly 50 years of expertise in the medical device industry, has teamed up with Rymindr
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products
University of Missouri launches first on-campus radiopharmaceutical clinical trial
In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched their first clinical
‘Partial reprogramming’ of engram neurons restores memory performance in mice
Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s are often thought of as irreversible.
New guidance for the diagnosis and management of inherited hyperbilirubinemia
Inherited hyperbilirubinemia, encompassing Gilbert syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome, represents a spectrum of disorders rooted in genetic defects affecting bilirubin metabolism and
The ICEmen Cometh
The potential effects of the current ICE actions on public health The post The ICEmen Cometh first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Deaf patients condemn lack of NHS interpreters
Members of Hull’s deaf community say they are “misunderstood” and face regular delays to treatment.
Anterior crossbite linked to increased tooth loss risk
Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can cause a whole host of problems, including speech issues and/or difficulty eating or properly cleaning teeth.
Preexisting flu immunity may offer baseline protection against avian influenza
Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a specific type of antibody