A new approach treating patients with colorectal cancer has been developed using gene therapy method CRISPR. Cancer cells such as other cells need vitamin D. In this new approach, specifically for cancer cells the vitamin D supply is cut off.
related: #cancer #vitaminD #CRISPR
It is estimated that around four million deaths can be prevented every year because of vaccinations. However, some people worry that aluminium in the jabs could lead to health problems such as autism or asthma in young children. A study evaluating data from more than 1.2 million children gives the reassurance that corresponding immunizations (such as against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) do not lead to an increased risk of such health problems.
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A new meta-analysis finds that at any point in life it is not too late for an adult to change to a more active lifestyle in order to obtain the health benefits such as a 20 to 25 percent lower risk of death from any cause.
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Tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro and Zepbound, is a drug that has been used to treat diabetes type 2 and for weight loss. Now it has been found in experiments with mice that it can slow the growth of or even shrink obesity-linked breast tumours.
related: #breast_cancer #antidiabetic_drug
By studying 210 outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, Ebola, and measles in the last 25 years, a new study estimates that emergency vaccinations have reduced the number of deaths by almost 60 percent.
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In Africa an initiative has started to plant 100 billion trees across 11 countries and 8000 kilometres as a Great Green Wall against desertification and in an attempt to gain back green land from the desert.
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In June 2025 solar energy generation makes 22.1 percent of the EU's electricity production compared to just 1 percent in 2008. On the other hand, coal has seen its lowest monthly level, down to 6.1 percent.
related: #solar #EU
New research finds that certain personality traits are correlated to sports that people enjoy doing. Since it is useful to nudge people to exercise, this can be useful information, because people are more likely to take up and even more importantly to continue a sport in the long run when they enjoy it.
related: #exercising #personality #enjoyment
A new study with more than 24,000 patients found that the risk developing Alzheimer's disease is not random, but clustered around four conditions: unfavourable psychiatric conditions, conditions of brain dysfunction, gradual cognitive decline, and cardiovascular conditions. This insight may lead to the development of personalized prevention strategies.
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In experiments with mice with Parkinson's disease it has been found that after giving them a drug called MLi-2 for three months, certain damaged circuits were revived and hints of a neuronal recovery were detected. This gives hope that the drug may be able to slow down or even reverse Parkinson's disease. More experiments are needed.
related: #Parkinson
There is increasing evidence that swimming has significant health benefits, even more so than many other forms of physical activity. In particular, swimming seems to boost memory and even to forge new neural connections in the brain.
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Research finds that Alzheimer patients who get more sleep, in particular more deep sleep, perform better in memory tests than others. That is, sleep should be seen as of therapeutic importance for Alzheimer patients.
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New research finds that for younger adults changing their diet to include more fruit and vegetables leads to better sleep at night.
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A sauna has positive effects on health since the heat stimulates the heart, the blood vessels, and the immune system, helping, for instance, to lower the blood pressure. New research finds now that hot tubs may even outperform saunas in these benefits.
related: #hot_tub #sauna #health
