Rare Breast Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Initially Mimics Adenomyoepithelioma
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast is an extremely rare, low-grade malignancy accounting for less than 0.1 percent of all breast diagnoses.
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Columbia University Study Reveals Hidden Risks in Human Embryo Gene Editing
A study published on Sept. 9 in Nature by researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has revealed that while cutting-edge base…
US Uses Sentinel Chickens to Track Early West Nile Virus Surge
Public health agencies across the United States are utilizing sentinel chicken flocks to track an early surge in West Nile virus activity.
Massachusetts Raises West Nile Risk to Moderate After 7th Human Case
Massachusetts health officials have raised West Nile virus risk levels to moderate across 10 Berkshire County communities and most of the state following the confirmation of the…
Blueberry and Grape Compound May Help Muscle Cells Break Down Excess Fat
Researchers in Japan have discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, can trigger muscle cells to break down excess fat.
Lettuce and Tobacco Engineered to Grow Iron-Rich Meat Protein
Researchers have successfully engineered lettuce and tobacco plants to produce myoglobin, a key animal protein responsible for meat’s red color, savory flavor, and nutritional…
U. grad with stage 4 cancer heads to D.C. to push for clinical trial access
Following a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis during his final year at the University of Utah, Joseph Mutalwa is traveling to Washington to urge lawmakers to increase research…
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 7,000 Cases as Virus Spreads to Seventh Province
Congo’s Ebola epidemic has reached a seventh province as a fatal case emerged in northwestern Sud-Ubangi, according to local authorities.
Health Canada Approves Libtayo for High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance for Regeneron’s immunotherapy Libtayo as an adjuvant treatment for adults with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma…
Obesity Suppresses Lipid That Naturally Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth
Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute discovered that lean fat cells produce a protective lipid called 9S-HODE that restrains breast cancer growth through ferroptosis.
GLP-1 Drugs Drive US Obesity Drop Alongside Surprising Health Effects
Recent data from a Gallup report published in July indicates that the US adult obesity rate fell to 36.4 percent, dropping down from a peak of 39.9 percent in 2022.
Assisted Dying Laws Spread Globally
Over 400 million people now live in countries where assisted dying is legal, with laws varying widely on eligibility, procedures, and ethical boundaries, according to recent…