Cancer research
A recent study found that the first-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, liraglutide (Saxenda) and exenatide (Byetta), were associated with a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancers compared to weight-loss surgery. Researchers believe that the GLP-1 drugs' ability to reduce inflammation and other mechanisms may contribute to their cancer-fighting benefits. Key
Cancer
Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University are working to identify ways to improve communication messaging and address "vaccine hesitancy" among hard-to-reach groups, including those with intellectual disabilities, sexual minority groups, and ethnically diverse communities. The number of S1 pupils having one dose of the HPV vaccine dropped in 2023/
Cancer research
A study of over 2,500 pensioners has found that those with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, found in seafood such as salmon and sardines, were 24 percent less likely to develop age-related illnesses. This suggests that consuming oily fish can help slash the risk of dementia, heart
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a significant discovery in the field of tissue engineering, revealing that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) loaded in injectable alginate hydrogels can promote liver growth and attenuate liver fibrosis in cirrhotic rats. This innovative approach holds promise for improving
Cancer research
Researchers analysing health records of over 6,000 obese patients with Type 2 diabetes found that a class of GLP-1 medications, which cause weight loss, cut the risk of cancer by almost 50%. The analysis, presented at the European Congress of Obesity in Malaga, involved the first generation of GLP-1
Cancer
Scientists have made a landmark discovery suggesting that a weekly jab to suppress appetite can not only lead to significant weight loss but also reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers. Researchers from Israel and the UK analyzed data from over 6,000 adults treated for obesity and type 2 diabetes,
Cancer
A two-year-old girl, Nancy Dakin, from Derby, was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour 12 months ago. Nancy's family received a grant from Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides financial and emotional support to families affected by cancer. The charity's specialist social worker, Kim,
Cancer
The use of weight-loss drugs could revolutionise cancer prevention treatment, according to expert researchers. A landmark study found that these jabs can cut the risks of developing cancer by almost half, with potential transformative implications for preventative cancer medicine. This breakthrough research suggests that people at high risk of developing
Cancer
Researchers from the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Iran have developed a novel nanocomplex, htsFLT01/MiRGD, that targets key angiogenesis markers in cancer. The study, published in Translational Oncology, demonstrates the potential of this nanocomplex in suppressing angiogenesis, inducing apoptosis, and inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. The findings
Cancer research
New research published in the journal eClinicalMedicine suggests that weight loss injections, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may have anti-cancer effects beyond simply helping people shed pounds. Experts already know that losing weight reduces the risk of cancer, but this study found that weight loss injections may have a direct
Cancer research
Research suggests that weight-loss medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may reduce the risk of cancer by almost half, potentially surpassing the benefits of bariatric surgery. A study of over 6,000 obese patients with Type 2 diabetes found that those who received weight-loss medications experienced a significant reduction in
Aspirin
A study has found that regular use of aspirin could lower colorectal cancer risk, particularly among individuals with lifestyle risk factors such as smoking or obesity. However, individuals with the healthiest lifestyle have low colon cancer risk regardless of aspirin intake. The findings of this study do not change the
