Stevia leaf extract has potential as anticancer treatment, researchers find
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When fermented with plant-derived bacteria, stevia leaf extract is toxic to pancreatic cancer cells but not to healthy kidney cells
Modern methods of radiotherapy would fight cancer more effectively and safely if treatments could be planned taking into account the radiation quality of the therapeutic proton beams. An achievement by physicists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Cracow brings us closer to this goal.
Pain is an important physiological response triggered by physical injury or psychological stressors. While studies have shown that mice housed with mice experiencing pain show heightened pain sensitivity, underlying mechanisms remain unclear. A new study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science finds that exposure to stress calls emitted by mice experiencing pain triggers pain and inflammation in naïve mice, thus providing novel insights into pain perception and its social transmission.
Diabetes affects millions worldwide, causing both nerve and metabolic complications. A recent study suggests that diabetic nerve damage may also lead to impaired bone health. Using a mouse model of Type 2 Diabetes, researchers uncovered that sensory nerve loss in tissues surrounding bones disrupts key cell signaling pathways in bone tissue—leading to reduced strength and regenerative capacity. The study offers new insights on the link between neuropathy and skeletal deterioration.
A study analysed the impact that illusory beliefs can have on our health behaviors and health practices. The results revealed that the stronger the belief in pseudoscientific ideas, the greater the distrust in conventional medicine and the higher the tendency to seek unvalidated therapies, which can put health and well-being at risk.