1 in 8 Cancer Cases Caused by Infections

About one in eight cancer cases are caused by infections with viruses, bacteria, or parasites, a new study finds, suggesting that one of the most effective ways to reduce cancer rates might be to prevent common infections. In a new analysis published September 28 in the journal The Lancet Oncology, researchers mapped the global impact of 12 cancer-causing pathogens. They estimate that infections drove about 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, or about 12% of all cancer cases diagnosed that year. read More

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Leisure Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 24% But Work Activity May Raise It by 20%

Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realize. A large new review of studies published in The Lancet Public Health found that leisure exercise such as sports, dancing, or going to the gym, was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia. Housework was linked to a 15% lower risk, although this finding came from just one study. read more

People With the Same Depression Diagnosis Can Have Opposite Brain Patterns

People with the same depression diagnosis can have opposite patterns of brain activity, with researchers identifying five distinct connectivity profiles linked to different symptoms. Depression can take very different forms from one person to the next. For some, anxiety and relentless rumination may dominate daily life. Others may also struggle with post-traumatic stress or substance abuse. Despite those differences, they can all receive the same diagnosis of major depressive disorder.read more

1,200 genetic variants and Five Personality Traits

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Why Muscles Weaken With Age?

Muscles do not weaken with age simply because they get smaller. New research suggests that part of the problem may lie in the electrical signals that tell them when to contract.

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Castor Oil for Health: Benefits, Wound Healing and Safety Limits

Castor oil has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat conditions ranging from constipation to skin disorders. Recent advances in pharmacological research are now revealing the unique chemical composition of castor oil and its emerging biomedical applications. Read more