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In classical Greek αποφράζω, αποφράσσω, or αποφράττω (depending on the dialect that you spoke) meant to block something up, with medical connotations. It could refer to any type of blockage—arterial, airway, intestinal, ureteric. Hippocrates, for example, recommended blocking up an anal fistula with lint, as one form of treatment. However, in modern Greek it can also mean to unplug something or to remove a blockage, for example in a drain. So, when a cigarette advert claims that smoking “clogs” your arteries, it is suggesting that it clears them, not the other way round. The problem arises from the preposition απο-,…

Credit: peterschreiber.media / iStock / Getty Images Plus For decades, the brain has been viewed as a sterile organ—protected by the blood–brain barrier and insulated from microbial life. The notion that bacteria could exist within brain tissue was once considered impossible. A new Nature Medicine study from MD Anderson overturns that assumption, revealing that bacterial signatures can be found within tumor cells and the surrounding microenvironment. “This work opens a new dimension in our understanding of brain tumor biology,” said Jennifer Wargo, MD, professor of Surgical Oncology and Genomic Medicine and core member of the James P. Allison Institute™. “By mapping…

There are more candidates on the waitlist for a liver transplant than there are available organs, yet about half the time a match is found with a donor who dies after cardiac arrest following the removal of life support, the transplant must be cancelled. For this type of organ donation, called donation after circulatory death (DCD), the time between the removal of life support and death must not exceed 30–45 minutes, or the surgeons will often reject the liver because of the increased risk of complications to the recipient. Stanford Medicine researchers have now developed a machine learning (ML)-based model…

Cancer cases in young adults have surged nearly 80% worldwide over the past three decades. And while population growth accounts for some of that increase, the trend is undeniable: more people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are developing diseases we once thought of as problems for our parents’ and grandparents’ generations.

Jeff Goldblum says filming Wicked inspired him to give up meat and adopt a vegetarian diet.The film’s themes of animal oppression led him to rethink cruelty and embrace plant-based living.He plans a meat-free holiday season, which can be made easy with veggie mains and casseroles. Wicked: For Good comes out next week, and we’re counting down the days. In the meantime, we’re keeping up with the stars of the anticipated sequel, which includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Oz himself, Jeff Goldblum. All three of these stars have something in common, and it’s not just their impressive acting and singing…

Credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via GettyChina has made no secret of its goal to attract the world’s best scientists. In the past three years, a parade of highly accomplished researchers has emigrated there. Wolfgang Baumeister, a molecular biologist, started working in China in 2019, following nearly three decades at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Munich, Germany.Baumeister is the pioneer of cryogenic-electron tomography, which enables researchers to construct 3D images of large molecules and the insides of cells. For this work, he was awarded Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize for life science and medicine this year. Now based at the iHuman…

Your cholesterol levels can have a notable impact on your heart health. Factors like genetics and diet can cause high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol to build up as plaque in your arteries. Luckily, these easy recipes are lower in saturated fat and high in fiber, which can help you support healthy cholesterol levels. Dishes like our Maple-Miso Chicken Thighs, Brussels Sprouts & Spaghetti Squash and our Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes are delicious ways to help keep your heart healthy. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one…

Researchers homed in on what primes B cells to become autoreactive.Image credit:©iStock.com, luismmolinaIn the 13th century, unusual skin lesions resembling wolf bites led to the term “lupus,” meaning “wolf” in Latin. These symptoms also took the form of a butterfly across the face and to other parts of the body, hinting at a deeper, more complex condition. Centuries later, researchers provided evidence of lupus as an autoimmune disease, in which overactive T and B cells turn against one’s own body.Upon activation, B cells undergo differentiation through the germinal center (GC) or extrafollicular (EF) pathways. Notably, those from the EF pathway…

Here are 10 types of vegetables to include in a low-fiber diet.1. PotatoesPotatoes have a relatively low fiber content. A half cup of boiled potatoes without skin contains about 2.7 g of fiber.[4]Sweet potatoes are similar to potatoes in terms of fiber, but may be higher in certain vitamins and minerals. A half cup of boiled sweet potatoes without skin contains about 3.8 g of dietary fiber.[5]2. AsparagusAsparagus is another great choice for those aiming for low fiber options. It also cooks to a soft consistency, increasing digestibility.If you’re especially sensitive to fiber, opt for just the tops of asparagus…

Gareth Iacobucci, Emma Wilkinson, George Webster, Maz Sadler, Anna CaldwellThe BMJResident doctors across England braved the elements to join picket lines this morning as they kicked off their latest five day strike over pay and unemployment.The start of the strike coincided with the arrival of Storm Claudia and warnings that a month’s worth of rain could fall in a single day in England. But this did not deter doctors from turning out at picket lines around the country.Ahead of the latest walkout the health secretary, Wes Streeting—who says that doctors no longer have the support of the public for strike…