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- Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study
An inexpensive mix of two everyday supplements helped to fight the deadliest brain cancers without a single reported side effect, according to a new study — but researchers say the approach is still experimental.Scientists at the Advanced Center for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) in Mumbai, India, found that a combination of resveratrol and copper "dramatically weakened" glioblastoma in a small group of patients, challenging the long-held belief that cancer must be attacked rather than healed.The scientists, led by Dr. Indraneel Mittra, a researcher and professor at ACTREC, conducted the study in 20 glioblastoma patients who were already scheduled for brain surgery, according to the study, which was published in the journal BJC Reports in September.NEW CANCER THERAPY HUNTS AND DESTROYS DEADLY TUMORS IN MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH STUDYThe researchers observed major biological changes in the treated tumors, including the near-complete removal of DNA fragments that trigger inflammation and sharp… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago - Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures: ‘I am grieving’Medical victim Chloe Cole was at the center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Thursday announcement of proposed regulatory actions to end "sex-rejecting procedures" on minors.Cole, now 21 years old, went through the process of medical transition from female to male between the ages of 12 and 16.The California native took to the stage alongside HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials to advocate for the protection of children.NUMBER OF YOUNG ADULTS IDENTIFYING AS TRANSGENDER PLUNGES BY NEARLY HALF IN TWO YEARSCole told Fox News Digital that the puberty blockers, testosterone injections and double mastectomy she underwent have irreversibly and permanently affected her health."As soon as gender was in the picture, none of my doctors or psychologists asked the real questions that they should have," said Cole. "The entire focus was on my feelings and what I wanted rather than what I really needed in that… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Trump signs executive order supporting medical marijuana
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the federal government to hasten marijuana reclassification to enable research into its medicinal uses. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago - Common dental health issue may hint at more dangerous medical conditionThere is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular events.The American Heart Association (AHA) published a scientific statement this week sharing how inflamed gums and bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, triggering inflammation in the blood vessels.The team looked at previous research showing that people with worse gum disease tend to have a higher risk of several major cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, stroke, irregular heart rhythms, heart failure and peripheral artery disease.TREATING GUM DISEASE COULD REDUCE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES, STUDY SUGGESTS"Your mouth and your heart are connected," Andrew H. Tran, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist and director of the preventive cardiology program at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, said in a press release.Nathan Estrin, a periodontist based in Florida, agreed that there… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Simple lifestyle changes could slash heart attack risk for millions, scientists reportThose at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to prevent heart problems later.A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology discovered that lowering the blood sugar of those with prediabetes could reduce the risk of heart attack by half.Diabetes researchers and endocrine experts across Europe, China and the U.S. investigated how bringing blood sugar back to normal levels affected the chances of heart problems later in life, based on a 20-year American study and a 30-year Chinese study, according to a press release.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESIn both studies, the prediabetic participants were coached to make appropriate lifestyle changes to lower blood sugar (the amount of glucose in the bloodstream) through diet and exercise, also targeting weight loss.The researchers split the participants into a remission group (where blood sugar returned to normal) and a non-remission group, which included those still in the prediabetes range. They… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Medline shares rise 41% amid year’s largest IPO
The share price of medical supplies titan Medline rose by 40% during Wednesday's trading on the first day of its initial public offering. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago - Major study reveals why COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one groupOne of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare effect can occur.Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart, occurs in about one in 140,000 people who receive the first dose of the vaccine and one in 32,000 after the second dose, according to a Stanford press release. Among males 30 and younger, that rises to one in 16,750.Symptoms of the condition include chest pain, shortness of breath, fever and palpitations, which can occur just one to three days after vaccination. Another marker is heightened levels of cardiac troponin, which indicates that the heart muscle has been damaged.LOWER DEMENTIA RISK LINKED TO ROUTINE VACCINATION IN MAJOR NEW ANALYSISIn most cases, people who experience myocarditis recover quickly and restore full heart function, according to study author Joseph Wu,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- Major cannabis study finds little proof for popular medical claims, flags big dangersCannabis has been linked to some significant medical benefits, but recent research calls those into question.A major new analysis published in JAMA examined more than 2,500 scientific papers from the last 15 years, including other reviews, clinical trials and guidelines focused on medical marijuana."While many people turn to cannabis seeking relief, our review highlights significant gaps between public perception and scientific evidence regarding its effectiveness for most medical conditions," Dr. Michael Hsu of University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) Health Sciences, author of the study, said in a press release.The researchers — led by UCLA with contributions from Harvard, UC San Francisco, Washington University School of Medicine and New York University — set out to determine how strong the research is on the effectiveness of medical cannabis and to offer evidence-based clinical guidance.MYSTERIOUS MARIJUANA-LINKED VOMITING DISORDER GETS OFFICIAL WHO CODE AS ER CASES JUMPThe review found that evidence supporting… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
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