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Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a score that predicts liver cancer risk. Published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesthe study demonstrates that MYCN protein drives liver tumorigenesis, especially the type of tumors found in the deadliest subtype of liver cancer. The study characterizes the microenvironment of genes that enable MYCN overexpression and describes a machine learning algorithm that uses this data to predict how likely a tumor-free liver is to develop tumors.Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is the cause of more than…
By Michaela Nesvarova For decades, treating serious brain disorders often meant a difficult trade-off. Symptoms could be relieved, but usually at the cost of invasive surgery and implanted electrodes that remain in the body for life. “Having wires in your body is not ideal,” said neuroscientist Mavi Sanchez-Vives, head of the Systems Neuroscience group at the IDIBAPS research institute in Barcelona, Spain. “Yet for many patients, it was the only option.” This paradigm may now begin to change. Sanchez-Vives leads a three-year EU-funded research initiative called META-BRAIN, which runs until December 2026. The team is exploring new ways of…
Exfoliating is like exercising your skin – it clears away dead cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin underneath! But like any good workout, it’s all about balance. Exfoliating too often or too aggressively can irritate your skin, while not exfoliating can leave your complexion looking dull and uneven. In this guide, we’ll explore how often should you exfoliate your skintailored for different skin types and share expert tips to keep your skin healthy and glowing. If you want to upgrade your routine, check out EpiLynx Skin Care Collection for gentle, effective products that work for every skin type. Why exfoliation…
Labor & Pregnancy. You can be excited to be pregnant and still dread the 9am standup. You can love your job and also count the minutes until your next snack, stretch or bathroom break. You need to know the dos and don’ts if you work while pregnant. Pregnancy work is both mundane and intensely personal, and the most complex parts rarely become policy manuals. This piece names the unspoken things that happen often — then offers tools you can use right away. You’ll walk away with scripts, boundary lines, and small tweaks that make a big difference in your day.…
Functional strength has become a popular topic in recent years. Physiotherapists and fitness influencers talk about it as a trend, but it is much more than that. This is the workout that builds muscle and improves coordination with daily activities (bending, lifting, reaching and squatting) in the mind. Picking up a bag of groceries, for example. Maybe bend down, grab the handle of the bag and carry it to one side. So many muscles are used in this movement. Legs, lower back, shoulders, arms, core… You may think you’ll be doing it easily for years to come, but the…
Scientists at the Fred Hatch Cancer Center have reached a critical milestone in blocking the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen that infects an estimated 95% of the world’s population and is linked to many types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic conditions. Using mice with human antibody genes, the research team developed new genetic human monoclonal antibodies that prevent two key antigens on the surface of the virus from binding to and entering human immune system cells. Posted on Cell Reports Medicinethe study highlights one of the newly identified monoclonal antibodies that successfully blocked infection in mice with…
Addiction to opioids it can feel overwhelming for you and the people who care about you. Cravings can be intense, withdrawal can be painful, and relapse can occur even when motivation is strong. If you’ve tried to quit smoking before, you may be wondering if there’s a safer, more effective way to recover. This is where medication assisted therapy (MAT) comes in. MAT is an evidence-based approach to opioid addiction treatment that combines FDA-approved medications with treatment and support. It’s not about replacing one addiction with another. It’s about giving your brain and body the stability they need to heal.…
Saunas are amazing and we’ve previously covered the many mental and physical benefits of spending time in one. If you’re thinking about getting more restorative, satisfying heat exposure into your life, today we cover all the questions you might have about making sauna a regular ritual. How to choose a sauna Should I go Finnish or infrared? Saunas are divided into two types: Finnish or infrared. Both make you hot and sweaty, but you do it in different ways. Finnish saunas. This is a traditional sauna. A Finnish sauna uses a heater (wood or electric) to heat the air in…
There are several types of lupus, but people often use the word “lupus” to mean systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of the disease. All types of lupus are autoimmune conditions that cause your body’s immune system to attack organs and tissues. Despite the fact that lupus overwhelmingly affects women in their reproductive years, sexual and reproductive health is still one of the least studied areas in lupus research. Because lupus can attack so many body systems, your symptoms can range from fatigue to skin rashes, hair loss, and kidney disease. These symptoms, and their treatments, can have…
The American Cancer Society (ACS) published new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that focus on HPV test and approves the use of self-collected samples. The recommendations, which apply to anyone with an average-risk cervix, also specify the age at which screening should start and stop.The ACS is one of two groups that make recommendations about screening for different types of cancer. The other group is United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) made up of independent doctors, nurses and public health specialists. Their recommendations affect what health insurance will pay. The USPSTS is also in the process of revising its…