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Summary background Understanding the magnitude of cancer burden attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors is crucial for the development of effective prevention and mitigation strategies. We analyzed the results of the Global Burden of Disease, Injury and Risk Factor (GBD) 2019 study to inform global cancer control planning efforts. methods The GBD 2019 Benchmarking Risk …

The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–2019: a systematic review for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Read More »

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could allow attackers to take full control of these devices. The company said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” Apple released two security reports on the issue on Wednesday, though they didn’t get much attention …

Breaking News Live: Albanese shares outrage over Bali bomber; Strike at Adelaide hospitals; Clarkson will train at North Melbourne AFL club Read More »

Jonah Hill has announced that he will no longer be involved in the promotion of his films because his mental health problems are exacerbated by media appearances and public events. The 38-year-old actor revealed his plan in an open letter published by Deadline ahead of the debut of his new documentary, Stutz, which he directed. …

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The heart pumps blood through the vascular system, supplying the cells with oxygen and energy. The smooth muscle cells in the vessels finely regulate blood flow. If they cannot do their job, malformations and dilations of the vascular system can occur, according to a research team led by Professor Alfred Nordheim of the Interfaculty Institute …

Lack of smooth muscle cell strength leads to blood vessel malformations, study shows Read More »

After two stage wins at the 2022 Tour de France, Giant has launched the latest iteration of the Propel, its dedicated aero road bike. The 2023 Giant Propel is said to be lighter, stiffer, more compliant and more aerodynamically efficient than its predecessor, the Giant Propel that launched in 2018. On top of that, Giant …

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In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers, researchers evaluated the role of lutein nanodiscs against ultraviolet (UV) light-induced damage to retinal cells. Study: Lutein nanodiscs protect human retinal pigment epithelial cells from UV light-induced damage. Image credit: Monet_3k/Shutterstock Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) accounts for 8.7% of blindness worldwide. Studies have attributed this adverse …

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In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration. Study: bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts. Image credit: Garna Zarina/Shutterstock Poor refractive function and loss of corneal transparency are the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Although it can …

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Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga and teammate Kurt Mann have been drug tested by the NRL after being kicked out of a pub toilet. NRL 360 host Paul Kent revealed the pair were tested on Tuesday but the results are not yet known. Ponga’s father and manager, Andre Ponga, claimed on Monday that his son had …

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Last year, scientists confirmed that, for the first time in the lab, they achieved a fusion reaction that is self-perpetuating (rather than fading), bringing us closer to replicating the chemical reaction that powers the Sun. However, they are not exactly sure how to recreate the experiment. Nuclear fusion occurs when two atoms combine to create …

Scientists achieved self-sustaining nuclear fusion… but now they can’t replicate it Read More »

For Lea Kilenga, life seemed normal until a new kid at her school encouraged the other kids not to sit next to her. The incident was her first realization that there was a stigma attached to living with sickle cell disease. Like her two sisters, Kilenga was diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder in early …

Silence, Stigma and Unaffordable Drugs: Kenyan Woman Finds Sickle Cell Solutions Read More »