Month: April 2023

Gut Microbes Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Survival

Imagine a battle between two armies – pancreatic cancer cells versus the human body. Despite pancreatic cancer’s low survival rate, some patients manage to outlast this formidable foe. Scientists have been exploring the gut microbiome, the population of bacteria in the digestive system, to understand why. Remarkably, they have found a link between certain gut […]

Published on April 5, 2023

More Men Choose Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

In the past decade, a growing number of individuals diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer have chosen to delay radiation and surgery, the traditional treatment methods. Instead, men in the United States with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer have embraced an ‘active surveillance’ approach. This involves closely monitoring the progression of the cancer through regular check-ups […]

Published on April 5, 2023

Painless Puffs of Air Could Replace Vaccine Needles

Attention all you needle-phobic people out there! Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas have come up with an ingenious invention to make vaccinations a breeze. They’ve created powdered vaccines that can be administered through the skin using gentle air pressure. And the best part? It’s practically painless! Think of it like being tickled […]

Published on April 5, 2023