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NHS physiotherapist Lindsey Burrow—wife of rugby player Rob Burrow who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 and died last year—speaks to The BMJ about the importance of the NHS supporting staff members who care for loved ones“The support we had from the NHS staff that cared for Rob, especially Dr Agam Jung, who was Rob’s neurologist and the palliative care consultant, was just incredible. I can genuinely say, hand on heart, that the care we received was first class. We just can’t thank the staff enough for their support and for …
Credit: sefa ozel/Getty images Researchers at the nonprofit research organization, the Allen Institute, in Seattle, Washington, together with scientists of the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado, the University of San Diego in California, and the Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle, have discovered that people who are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, undergo severe immune system changes long before symptoms occur. Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating, systemic autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system begins to attack healthy cells. It is mainly caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and, once…
Looking ahead, Piller remains cautiously optimistic. Despite the setbacks and missteps, he sees a field ready for change, driven by scientists determined to explore new avenues. Whether it’s research into infections, tau proteins, or GLP-1 inhibitors, fresh perspectives offer renewed hope.
Autism research funded by a new US initiative includes study of environmental exposures during pregnancy. Credit: Diana Bagnoli/GettyScientists moved a step closer to understanding the complex causes of autism this week. Although all of the headlines went to US President Donald Trump’s poorly evidenced statements that the painkiller acetaminophen is linked to the neurodevelopmental condition, his White House autism event brought welcome — and largely overlooked — news to scientists: the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investing US$50 million in an unusual autism-research effort.Trump and Jayanta Bhattacharya, director of the NIH, announced on 22 September that 13 research…
Dietitians say you don’t have to avoid starchy veggies if you’re trying to lose weight. Many starchy veggies, like corn, butternut squash and potatoes, provide filling fiber. Peas are rich in slowly digested protein, which also promotes satiety. When it comes to weight loss, some foods unfairly get the cold shoulder. And starchy veggies are a prime example. While starchy vegetables do contain more carbohydrates than their nonstarchy counterparts, that doesn’t mean they’re off-limits for weight loss. In fact, dietitians say there are some starchy vegetables that can even be helpful. So, if you’ve sworn off of peas, potatoes, corn and other…
The number of people diagnosed with lung cancer has decreased steadily over the past 20 years. But still, 1 in every 16 people will get a lung cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and many don’t understand their risk.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629222f723e-42d8-4bc8-a884-effb0ef4e143e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629ade31d2a-9e21-49e2-b68d-5d012669a366 “Lung cancer, though common and serious, still has many misconceptions,” says Ian Bostock, MD , a thoracic surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute in Florida. “Clearing these myths helps patients and families make informed decisions about prevention, screening, and treatment,” says Dr. Bostock. Here are seven common lung cancer myths and the truth behind them. 1. Myth: If You Don’t Smoke, You Won’t…
Need a fiber boost? Each bite-size snack in this collection delivers at least 5 grams of fiber per serving—topping the 4 grams you get from a basic bowl of oatmeal. Not only will these bites help fight off hunger throughout the day, fiber helps keep your digestion system moving. Our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect savory snack to pack for work or school, and our Crunchy High-Protein Quinoa Bites are the healthy answer to your sweet tooth! Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! Ranch…
Synaffix, a Lonza company focused on commercializing its clinical-stage platform technology for the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), entered into a licensing agreement with Qurient, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South Korea, for the development of a dual-payload ADC. Dual-payload ADCs are designed to deliver two separate cytotoxic agents with distinct mechanisms of action to target cancer cells, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy and mitigate payload resistance. Their therapeutic promise can potentially expand the current range of effective treatments while minimizing toxicity to healthy tissues, especially in refractory cancer cases. The collaboration aims to develop a dual-payload ADC consisting…
As for the toppings: According to Amen, the more colorful your salad the better. “For lunch, I had a big salad with red and orange bell peppers, cucumbers, and olives,” he says. Each of these comes with its fair share of benefits (red bell peppers, for example, contain antioxidants1 like beta-carotene, lycopene, and lots of vitamin C), but feel free to toss on any vegetables you have on hand. Chances are, they’ll contain brain-healthy vitamins and minerals as well.
When we think about our digestion and the factors that affect it, we probably think of times a certain meal upset our stomach or a particular food left us bloated. But according to gut health expert Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D. (aka The Gut Health Doctor on Instagram), there are three other sneaky things that can affect our digestion under the radar as well. Here’s what to know: