CANCER RESEARCH

Nov 01 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Dots Take on Cancer: A New Hope in Tumor Treatment

Cancer cells are sneaky. They have a way of protecting themselves, making it hard for treatments to work. One of their tricks is having high levels of a substance called glutathione. This helps them grow and resist treatments. Scientists have been looking for ways to lower glutathione levels in tumo

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

When Parents Face Cancer: How It Shakes Up Kids' Emotional World

Cancer in the family is a heavy burden, especially for children. Studies reveal that kids with a parent battling cancer often struggle with anxiety, depression, and lingering trauma. Girls, in particular, seem to bear the brunt, keeping their emotions bottled up more than boys. From 1994 to 2025, r

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Finding the Best Genes to Measure Plant Growth

Researchers wanted to find the best genes to use as a reference when measuring gene expression in blackgram plants. They looked at 14 different genes and tested them under various conditions. First, they tested these genes during 17 different stages of plant growth. They used several methods to see

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Oct 27 2025HEALTH

How Your Social Circle Impacts Your Health

Researchers have dug into how our social groups affect our physical well-being. They looked at studies that measured health in real, not just self-reported, ways. The findings? Our sense of belonging and group connections can influence things like blood pressure, immune response, and even recovery t

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Oct 24 2025HEALTH

How Healthy Habits Impact Longevity in Older Women

Researchers dug into how healthy living habits affect the lifespan of postmenopausal women in the U. S. They looked at two sets of health metrics: Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and Life's Crucial 9 (LC9). The study focused on a large group of women who had gone through menopause. It aimed to see how the

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Oct 24 2025HEALTH

Yoga's Hidden Powers: How It Helps Cancer Survivors Think and Feel Better

Cancer treatments often leave survivors with more than just physical scars. Many struggle with brain fog, finding it hard to remember things, focus, or even find the right words. This isn't just a small issue. It can make daily life tough, hurt mental health, and strain relationships. But there's ho

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

How a Plant Compound Might Help Fight Bone Loss in Older Mice

Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

How Food Choices Affect Baby Development in Mice

Researchers wanted to understand if a common plant compound called quercetin can move from a pregnant mouse to her unborn babies. Quercetin is found in many fruits and vegetables. It changes in the body and travels around as different forms. Earlier, they saw that quercetin and its changed forms go

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Oct 19 2025HEALTH

A New Hope in Cancer Treatment: Targeting the RAS Gene

Cancer research has taken a big step forward with a new approach to tackling tumors. Scientists have found a way to stop cancer cells from growing without hurting healthy ones. This is a big deal because many treatments today affect both healthy and cancerous cells, causing nasty side effects. The

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Oct 19 2025HEALTH

Vitamin D and Muscle Health: What's the Connection for Older Adults?

Researchers dug into how vitamin D levels might affect muscle health in older folks. They focused on sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength that can happen as people age. The study looked at both men and women over two years to see if there was a link between vitamin D and this co

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