A recent study by researchers at McMaster University has made significant strides in understanding how to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain. By focusing on a specific enzyme known as IMPDH, scientists aim to shift cancer treatment from merely managing symptoms to actively preventing metastasis. This breakthrough could change the landscape of cancer care… Read More »
September 2019 Print this issue Tips to Keep You on Your Feet Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall. “These falls can cause serious injuries—back fractures, hip fractures, as well as head trauma,” says Dr. David B. Reuben, a healthy aging expert at… Read More »
Frequent use of hand sanitizer, instead of soap and water, may lead to fewer respiratory infections, fewer sick days, and less antibiotic use — at least if you’re a toddler. A Spanish study enrolled 911 children who attended day care, from newborns up to three-year-olds, and randomly assigned them to one of three groups. In… Read More »
Researchers deeply observed the antioxidants and phytonutrients in plums and found them to equal or exceed those in the blueberry — a dominant fruit earlier considered superior to other fruits in those categories. The next phase was to understand if these antioxidants had any anticancer properties. They selected breast cancer, as it is one of… Read More »