To treat cancer, you have to inhibit cancer cells. Right? Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute did just the opposite. They achieved surprising results by overstimulating cancer cells in the lab and then hitting them at their weak spot: stress. "This goes against the prevailing view." Many new drugs inhibit the processes that cancer cells need to divide rapidly. So … [Read more...]
Large-Scale Study Uncovers Modifiable Risk Factors For Young-Onset Dementia
Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, laying the groundwork for new prevention strategies. The largescale study identified 15 risk factors, which are similar to those for late-onset dementia. For the first time, they indicate that it may be … [Read more...]
How lifestyle intervention for weight loss affects birth rates in women?
Women who are overweight or obese pose an ongoing challenge for the fertility clinic. Many studies show that these patients are at increased risk of infertility and are less likely than normal-weight women to conceive after fertility treatment. For example, ovulating sub-fertile women with a body mass index (BMI) of 29 kg/m2 or higher have been found in one study to have a 4% … [Read more...]
E-wheelchair: It Must Weigh Less
Whilst the advantages of a wheelchair with auxiliary drive are self-evident, they do not always outweigh the disadvantages. The weight of the construction can pose a physical burden on a certain group of wheelchair users, according to research from the University of Twente in The Netherlands. Mobility researcher Marieke Kloosterman investigated the effects of the … [Read more...]