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The NHS will not be able to deliver new draft guidelines on kidney cancer without major investment in diagnostic procedures and treatments, a leading expert has warned.This week the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published new draft guidance recommending that more people with suspected kidney cancer should have a biopsy to help confirm their diagnosis sooner.1But Pat Price, chair of Radiotherapy UK, warned that while the “long awaited” updated guidance was welcome, successfully implementing it may be “wishful thinking” because of a lack of funding and excessive NHS bureaucracy.“There is a disconnect. NICE is great at doing…

Credit: NEMES LASZLO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most lethal brain cancers, with median survival just over a year. Even after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, virtually all tumors recur. Now, researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborators provide a new explanation for this resilience: GBM cells that break away from cell clusters acquire a dangerous flexibility known as plasticity, allowing them to adapt and resist treatment. “This gives us a much better grasp of the biology of glioblastoma, a tumor type where a lot still remains to be discovered,” said Anna Lasorella, MD, senior author…

The batter is made up of simple ingredients that combine quickly in the blender for perfectly tender pancakes.We add several sources of protein to these pancakes, plus fiber, to deliver a satisfying, lasting meal.To prevent thick, chalky pancakes, allow the batter to rest a little before cooking—it will naturally thicken and soften. If you love pancakes but find they don’t satisfy for long, these Protein Pancakes are your solution. We bring the protein to these pancakes by using eggs, yogurt, milk and protein powder. The oats add plant-based protein, and the banana and oats add fiber, creating a perfectly satisfying…

There are a variety of methods that have been established to curtail the spread of infectious disease, from isolation or donning of PPE to prevent human-to-human transmission, to culling infected animals to prevent the spread of disease in agricultural settings, to using physical (nets) and chemical (DEET) barriers to prevent insect bites. There is even emerging consideration into the science behind using genetic editing techniques to quell zoonotic transfer of infectious diseases. Malaria is typically transmitted to humans via one of a few species of mosquito. While research into some species has begun, little is known about the genetics of…

Madeleine Cheung in front of a model of the Voyager spacecraft during one of her visits to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.Credit: Madeleine CheungM.C.: In October 2023, two months into an America and World Relations course at my secondary school in Los Angeles, California, our teacher told us to find a mentor working in a field in which we were interested in pursuing a career. I wanted mine to be a scientist who could tell me about their day-to-day role and how they use their work to further humanity’s knowledge.But I wasn’t sure how to find one. My teacher suggested using…

Published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, the systematic review analyzed all available studies on ashwagandha’s safety of use, including assessments from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), which often collaborates with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on food safety issues and the World Health Organization (WHO).“The research not only covers what is known about ashwagandha’s safety but also highlights where research is lacking,” said Dr. Mark Tallon, food law expert and co-author of the review. He added that this is “important work given the Article 8 threat.”In EU law, Article 8 of the Food Supplements Directive allows regulators to…

Biofilm oral bacteria (in red) can persist undetected inside hardened arteries, leading to the increased risk of myocardial infarctions.Image credit:Pekka KarhunenWhile the world was busy solving Rubik’s Cubes and marveling over Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine in the 1980s, scientists began noticing a peculiar relationship between dental health and heart disease. Individuals who suffered myocardial infarctions—commonly known as heart attacks—or had chronic coronary heart disease had higher levels of antibodies against infectious bacteria found in dental plaques compared to healthy counterparts.1 This gave way to the idea that bacterial infections might cause chronic inflammation of arterial blocks, a key risk…

Gut health is increasingly synonymous with overall well-being, giving rise to targeted innovations in the mental health field stemming from the digestive tract. Psychobiotics are an emerging class of probiotics bioengineered to stimulate focus, memory, relaxation, and other areas of cognitive performance. New launches in the field tap into a growing consumer base that is highly conscious of the science behind the gut-brain axis. Nutrition Insight speaks to leading experts in the field, from Novonesis, AB-Biotics, Gnosis by Lesaffre, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Tate & Lyle, and ADM.Kirsten Vaever Jokumsen, Ph.D., commercial industry manager at Novonesis, highlights.Clepius, the company’s latest solution featuring…

The older I get, the more I realize just how important the right shoes are. For me, I am usually walking for long periods of time for cardio and, whether outside or inside, I’ve noticed that less cushioned shoes just don’t seem to work for my recovery. Luckily for me, it seems like brands are finally coming out with plush pairs, and the technology is getting better and better. They’re lightweight, low profile and supportive if they’re a good pair.  I have so many incredible running shoes, but, even after the Hoka Skyflow shoe release in summer of 2024, these…

Luisa M Pettigrew, NIHR doctoral research fellow and senior policy fellow1 2, Aamena Valiji Bharmal, academic GP registrar3, Soraya Akl, general practitioner1, Josephine Exley, assistant professor1, Luke N Allen, co-director4, Irene Petersen, professor of epidemiology and health informatics5 6, David A Cromwell, professor of health services research1, Mays, professor of health policy11Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, UK2The Health Foundation, London, UK3School of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK4Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford,…