Once again the lure of a “simple” test has made headlines. This time the catalyst was a news release issued by the UK’s National Cancer Research Institute. Its title: “Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer.” In fact, no such test exists. As the body of the PR news release acknowledged, it’s an… Read More »
Mike Johnson opened up about what kind of kisser Demi Lovato is. ? Mike says he and Demi have gone on several dates and are “exploring each other.” Mike Johnson and Demi Lovato are still dating, and apparently he’s out here quite literally kissing and telling. During an interview with Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti… Read More »
A daily cuppa really can perk us up as we age – by slowing mental decline and fending off dementia. Scans reveal older people who enjoy at least four brews a day have “better organised” brain structures. An international team, including Cambridge University researchers, reckons tea prevents connections between neurons breaking down. And the benefits… Read More »
Doctors often recommend certain dietary interventions — such as following a Mediterranean-type diet or cutting salt intake — in the interest of protecting heart health. On top of this, many individuals believe that dietary supplements will help them stay healthy. Can supplements and dietary interventions protect the heart? Not according to a new meta-analysis. Common… Read More »
Bluebird Bio CEO Nick Leschly on Friday defended the biotech company’s $ 1.8 million price tag for its new gene therapy to treat a rare genetic blood disorder. Bluebird’s therapy, Zynteglo, was approved in Europe earlier this month for patients with beta thalassemia who require regular blood transfusions to manage their disease and have no… Read More »
I get it. Time is tight, and people are hungry. But if you’re tempted to skip washing your produce or give it only a cursory splash, you’re doing it wrong. Food-borne illness is so often thought of as a scourge of meat and seafood, but if you look at some of the most recent outbreaks,… Read More »