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
Did you know? ## National Health Data Tracks E-Cigarette Rise To understand how tobacco use patterns are evolving, researchers analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey covering 2015 through 2023. Michael Cummings, Ph.D., the year 2015 served as the baseline because electronic cigarettes began gaining widespread popularity then. The study distinguished between combustible products … Read more
Houthi militants have escalated regional maritime tensions by launching ballistic and cruise missiles at two Saudi-flagged oil tankers, the Encelia and the Layla, in the Red Sea. According to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the maritime risk management firm Vanguard, the Encelia sustained fire damage after being struck by a … Read more
Breakthrough in Oral Cancer Research: New Immune Pathway Could Revolutionize Early Intervention Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a critical immune pathway linked to the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, offering a potential roadmap for early intervention. The findings, published in *Cancer … Read more
Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states and Washington, D.C., but a disconnect remains between cancer survivors using the substance to manage symptoms and the providers treating them. According to a study published in the Journal of Cancer Education, while survivors often turn to cannabis for pain, nausea, and anxiety, they frequently report feeling … Read more
A crew of non-medical professionals successfully captured the first diagnostic X-rays in orbit during the Fram2 spaceflight mission in 2025. Published in the journal Radiology by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the study confirms that off-the-shelf, portable radiography equipment can operate effectively in microgravity, providing a viable alternative to the ultrasound technology that … Read more
China’s foreign ministry has formally demanded that European nations cease their criticism regarding the South China Sea, warning that continued involvement could jeopardize bilateral trade and diplomatic cooperation. The warning follows a joint statement by several European countries—supported by the European Union—which declared that China’s extensive maritime claims in the region lack a legal basis. … Read more
Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an experimental molecule called an autophagy-targeting chimera (AUTAC) that dismantles the MCL1 survival protein to kill multiple myeloma cells. According to a study published in Cell Death & Disease, this targeted protein degrader works with existing proteasome inhibitors to reduce cancer cell viability by 50% within … Read more
Patients under the care of general internists who score in the top quartile of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA®) are nearly 8% less likely to receive low-value healthcare services than those treated by lower-scoring physicians, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. These findings, based on data … Read more
China’s recent test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the southern Pacific has signaled a significant advancement in the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) nuclear deterrent capabilities. According to analysts and diplomats, the test allowed Beijing to evaluate the complex command, control, and communication systems required to operate nuclear-armed submarines undetected, a critical step toward achieving … Read more