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Two doses of high-dose radiotherapy for prostate cancer produce no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses, according to results presented at the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology Congress (ESTRO 2026). Experts say this study brings us one step closer to safe and effective radiation therapy in just two outpatient visits. The Hermes study, one of the first to randomly allocate patients to either two or five radiotherapy sessions, was presented by Dr Sian Cooper, a clinical research fellow at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK. Radiation…
Going without eating for a few days doesn’t just make your body burn fat. Research published in natural metabolism We have shown that long-term fasting causes a wide range of biological changes throughout the body, including changes related to the brain, metabolism, and immune system. Scientists have found that many of the most significant effects are not immediate. Instead, after about three days without food, the body seemed to enter a very different biological state. The findings provide one of the clearest pictures yet of how long-term fasting affects the human body at a molecular level. Researchers say this study…
New research published in Sexual medicine journal provides evidence that repeatedly engaging in structured sexual fantasies can improve a person’s sexual well-being and sexual desire. Researchers found that writing about erotic scenarios several times a week tended to reduce sexual pain and performance worries, and increase overall sexual pleasure. These findings suggest that simple cognitive exercises performed at home may serve as an effective tool to enhance relationship intimacy and individual sexual health. Human sexual function largely depends on where people focus their attention. Attention controls how individuals perceive and process sexual information in their environment. People can pay attention…
Common environmental chemicals can affect birth weight and placental function, a new study published in 2012 found. environmental science and technology It is led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” foundation. This study, conducted within the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC), highlights the importance of considering real-life exposures to complex chemical mixtures and highlights the role of angiogenic biomarkers in the association of these exposures with fetal development. Understand how everyday chemicals affect pregnancy Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in everyday life, including food, water, personal care products, and the…
Watermelon has long been a summer favorite, but research shows this refreshing fruit may have benefits far beyond hydration. Research published in nutrients It turns out that people who regularly eat watermelon tend to have a healthier overall diet and may also improve heart and blood vessel function. Researchers say watermelon contains an impressive combination of nutrients, antioxidants, and natural compounds related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. Its high water content and low calories make it easy to add fruit to your diet. Watermelon is associated with improved diet quality One study looked at data from the National Health and…
A protein best known for promoting cancer growth can also help tumor cells survive by repairing their DNA, according to a new study that could impact how some cancers are treated. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that the protein MYC, which is overactive in most human cancers, plays a direct role in repairing dangerous breaks in DNA. This protein helps cancer cells survive chemotherapy and other treatments that damage DNA, potentially contributing to tumor resistance and poor patient outcomes. The findings of this study were announced today. genes and developmentblocking this repair process could open the…
A decorative antique water well was installed where a drinking water well contaminated with PFOA had been capped. File photo: Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Vermont is providing well testing, free water and other assistance to South Bennington and Shaftesbury following a study last year that found PFAS contamination in the Bennington area was widespread and worsening over time. The state is also actively negotiating with the current corporate owners of Bennington’s now-closed ChemFab factory, which manufactured Teflon-coated fiberglass fabrics containing PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). PFOA is a specific type of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of thousands of synthetic toxic…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today issued a strong warning against the rapid global spread of nicotine pouch products that are being aggressively marketed to adolescents and young adults. WHO notes that limited or no regulation in many countries raises concerns about nicotine addiction among young people and its associated health risks. The report, released ahead of World No Tobacco Day (31 May), will focus this year on tobacco and nicotine addiction and the tactics used by the industry to attract a new generation of users. A nicotine pouch is a small bag that is placed between the gums and…
South Dakota’s Department of Environmental Regulation is changing the way it publishes reports on the water quality of the state’s rivers, lakes and streams, drawing praise for the simplified release and concerns about a reduction in the amount of information available. Instead of publishing 2026 Surface Water Quality Assessment Over 200 pages documentas in previous years, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is directing the public to a scrollable presentation on the Department’s website. Another online surface water quality dashboard allows you to click on waterways on a map for information. The report is published every two years. The…
Analysis of 1921 data from the Lothian birth cohort found that older people who engaged in frequent gardening tended to have better psychological well-being, stronger physical function and a 22% lower risk of death. Over the long term, frequent gardening was associated with lower walking speed and slower progression of cellular aging indicators from ages 79 to 90. Comparing medians, frequent gardeners lived more than a year longer than their non-gardening peers. The paper was published in. Journal of Environmental Psychology. In modern times, people are living longer than ever before, resulting in a rapid increase in the world’s elderly…