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- Hidden factor in cancer treatment timing may affect survival, researchers say
The time of day patients receive cancer treatments could have an impact on the outcome, a new study suggests.New research published in Cancer, the official journal of the American Cancer Society, found that patients who received standard immunochemotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) earlier in the day saw "significantly greater benefit" compared to those who got the same treatment later in the afternoon.In the study, researchers from the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine at Central South University, China, analyzed data from nearly 400 patients who were treated between May 2019 and October 2023.FAST-GROWING CANCER COULD BE SLOWED BY COMMON BLOOD PRESSURE DRUG, RESEARCH SHOWS All patients had ES-SCLC and received first-line immunotherapy (atezolizumab or durvalumab) along with chemotherapy, according to a press release."Our study found that patients who received immunochemotherapy before 3:00 PM had substantially longer progression-free survival and overall survival," lead study author Dr. Yongchang… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Common household chemicals linked to increased risk of serious neurological conditionA study from Sweden’s Uppsala University discovered a link between microplastics and multiple sclerosis (MS).The research, published in the journal Environmental International, discovered that exposure to two common environmental contaminants, PFAS and PCBs, could increase the risk of the autoimmune disease.PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as "forever chemicals," are used in some common household products, such as non-stick cookware, textiles and cleaning products. They have also been found in drinking water throughout the U.S., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.COMMON CLEANING CHEMICAL TIED TO SPIKE IN LIVER DISEASE ACROSS US, RESEARCHERS SAYPCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are toxic industrial chemicals once widely used in electrical equipment before being banned decades ago, as stated by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.The new study findings were based on blood samples of 1,800 Swedish individuals, including about 900 who had recently been diagnosed with MS, according to a university press… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
- Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.14 hours ago - US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drugWegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.18 hours ago
- Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugarSitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research.The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window — changes how the body processes glucose and uses energy.People in Western societies spend 80% to 90% of their time under artificial lights, which are much dimmer and less dynamic than sunlight, the researchers noted. Natural daylight is a powerful cue for the body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm.EXPERTS REVEAL EXACT BEDTIME THAT COULD PREVENT LATE-NIGHT ‘SECOND WIND’ INSOMNIAThe body's internal clock influences many processes, including digestion, hormone release and metabolism, according to research. When it gets out of sync, it can worsen insulin resistance and blood sugar control, which are two of the main issues caused by type 2 diabetes.To test the effects of daylight on blood sugar,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago
- Frequent heartburn may be a warning sign of a more dangerous condition, doctor saysFor most people, heartburn is an occasional annoyance and source of temporary discomfort. But for some, chronic heartburn can lead to more dangerous conditions — potentially even pre-cancerous ones.About 10% of people with chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.Some studies have shown that among those with Barrett’s esophagus, between 3% and 13% will go on to develop cancer, but most will not.POPULAR SLEEP POSITIONS COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR NERVES, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS"Your stomach is designed to handle acid. Your esophagus is not," Dr. Daryl Gioffre, a Florida-based gut health specialist and certified nutritionist, told Fox News Digital."With reflux, the danger is not the burn in the chest or throat — the real danger is the constant backflow of acid traveling the wrong… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strikeHealth experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator saysThe shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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