Targeting Lactylation to Overcome Cancer Therapy Resistance

Lactylation-driven metabolic reprogramming acts as a central driver of therapeutic resistance in cancer, according to recent findings published in the journal Genes & Diseases by researchers Wanghao Zhang, Guanglong Huang, Woheng Tang, Jiaxian Li, Jingxian Chen, Yaojiang Feng, Kaichen Li, Can Pan, Shunshen Li, Huayang Zhang, Rongxu Ye, Hao Long, and Guo-zhong Yi. This cellular … Read more

Dorking Wanderers Fitness Report: May 8, 2026

Managing squad rehabilitation requires careful coordination between medical staff and players as clubs navigate long recovery timelines, according to recent updates from the club’s performance team. Dorking Wanderers have issued detailed fitness updates regarding five players currently undergoing rehabilitation ahead of their upcoming National League South fixtures. Harry Pinchard Targets Late September Return from Knee … Read more

Feeding Whole Carcasses Makes Zoo Lions Act Wild

African lions in human care display activity patterns and feeding behaviours that closely mirror their wild counterparts when fed whole animal carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule, according to a study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Researchers from Adelaide University and Monarto Safari Park in South Australia monitored three adult male lions to evaluate how … Read more

Best Plant-Based Protein for Bone Health, According to a Dietitian

Plant-based proteins like tofu, chia seeds, white beans, and almonds offer essential calcium and minerals to support bone density and skeletal health, according to registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo. While dairy often dominates conversations about bone-building nutrients, experts emphasize that plant proteins provide crucial minerals that work alongside vitamin D and vitamin K to maintain strong … Read more

Midlife Vascular Health May Delay Dementia Risk by 13 Years

Midlife Vascular Health May Delay Dementia Risk by 13 Years

Avoiding high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and smoking during middle age can extend dementia-free survival by nearly 13 years, according to a medical study published in Neurology. Researchers analyzing decades of health data from NYU Langone Health found that maintaining these three vascular health factors significantly preserves long-term brain health. Middle-Age Health Factors Linked … Read more

Brooke Shields: From Hollywood Icon to Skin Health Advocate

According to reports from the OncoDetail Intelligence Unit, actor and model Brooke Shields was diagnosed with a precancerous skin lesion on her upper lip during a routine annual dermatology appointment. The diagnosis, identified in published reports as actinic keratosis, required a month of treatment involving a biopsy, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, and a second procedure to … Read more

Ovarian Cancer Risk Reduced by 78% Through Specific Procedure, Doctors Say

Removing fallopian tubes during other abdominal or pelvic surgeries reduces a patient’s risk of developing the most common type of ovarian cancer by 78%, according to research published earlier this year. While ovaries have historically been the primary focus of ovarian cancer concerns, scientists and medical professionals now understand that the vast majority of these … Read more

How to Cut Colon Cancer Risk in Half

A non-invasive fecal immunochemical test done entirely at home can cut colorectal cancer deaths by 50% among adults aged 50 to 69, according to a 21-year study from Spain examining data from 2.2 million people. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women, with screening rates climbing among … Read more

New Skin Cancer Treatment Discovery for Immunosuppressed Patients

Immunosuppressed patients diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer are not lacking vital cancer-fighting immune cells as previously believed, but rather possess macrophages that have lost their ability to communicate effectively, according to a study published in Cell by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The findings reveal that macrophages in patients with … Read more

Quebec Psychiatrists Demand Dedicated Mental Health Minister

Quebec psychiatrists are pressing the province’s next government to establish a dedicated minister of mental health to coordinate care and tackle mounting service gaps, according to the Canadian Press. Claire Gamache, president of the province’s psychiatrists’ association, announced the proposal during a press conference at the Mission Old Brewery homeless resource in Montreal. Why a … Read more