Health

Advancements in Predicting Effective Cancer Treatment

Researchers are making significant progress in the development of a method to predict the most effective treatment for patients battling Australia’s second-biggest cancer killer. By utilizing tumour samples from advanced bowel cancer patients, they have been able to grow 3D…

Pregnant Woman’s Tragic Battle with Severe Sickness

A 26-year-old pregnant woman, Jess Cronshaw, tragically took her own life after battling severe sickness during her pregnancy. Jess, a primary school teacher, and her partner Eddie were thrilled about the pregnancy, but Jess struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe…

The Link Between Stress and Heart Health

Recent studies have shown a clear link between stress and heart health, highlighting the importance of managing stress for overall well-being. The impact of stress on heart health has become a growing concern, with research suggesting that chronic stress can…

Global Cancer Burden Growing, Amidst Mounting Need for Services

Global Cancer Burden Growing, Amidst Mounting Need for Services 1 February 2024 Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden…

India’s Finance Minister Highlights Commitment to Preventing Cervical Cancer Through Vaccination Program

Cervical cancer is a prevalent issue affecting women globally. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 604,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020, with approximately 342,000 succumbing to the disease. Despite its common occurrence, cervical cancer…

Baystate Health Experts Offer Tips for Prioritizing Health and Well-being in 2024

As we step into 2024, health experts at Baystate Health are offering valuable tips to help individuals prioritize their health and well-being. Setting realistic goals and taking small steps are emphasized, with a focus on not being too hard on…

Long-Term Risks of Invasive Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer-Related Death Following Non-Screen Detected DCIS

A recent population-based cohort study in England has shed light on the long-term risks of invasive breast cancer and breast cancer-related death following the diagnosis of non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The study, conducted from 1990 to 2018,…

The Science Behind Overeating Ultraprocessed Foods

Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy? According to emerging science, it may be due to manufacturing processes that “predigest” raw food ingredients — creating ultraprocessed…

Reversal of Declining Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Rates

According to a study published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, declines in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality observed from 2010 to 2019 were reversed in 2020 and persisted through 2022. The study, conducted by Rebecca C. Woodruff, Ph.D.,…

PCOS linked to memory and thinking problems in middle age

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at risk of memory and thinking problems in middle age, a study suggests. Some three million women in Britain suffer from PCOS, which causes irregular periods, elevated levels of testosterone and can lead…