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- VISTA checkpoint implicated in pancreatic cancer immunotherapy resistance
Researchers have identified a new potential immunotherapy target in pancreatic cancer, which so far has been notoriously resistant to treatment…
- How missing doctor’s appointments increases the risk of death
Missing GP appointments is associated with early death, and those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk. Dr.…
- Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses
Scientists from academia, industry, and government have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that protected animals from all three…
- High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people…
- Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents
The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents — an extraordinary feat that requires 10 million specialized nerve cells,…
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- A catch up with Natalie-Amber October 18, 2024A catch up with Natalie-Amber Hey my gorgeous friends, Hope you have been keeping well? Can you believe how quick summer has flown by and we are heading into the middle of October and the weather is not good. I know some people love this Autumn weather – but it’s... The post A catch up […]
- Mental health and my ostomy October 11, 2024Mental health and my ostomy Disclaimer: This information within this blog discusses mental health, anxiety and depression which may be a sensitive topic to certain viewers. My stoma journey started in 2009 when I had emergency surgery to repair a bowel perforation, this resulted in 3 weeks on life support and... The post Mental health and […]
- Half marathon with a stoma October 8, 2024Cardiff Half Marathon As I type this, I am in agony from the mighty Cardiff Half Marathon. This year it saw 29,000 runners from all over the world came to Cardiff to compete. If you have ever ran, doing a half marathon is one of the most common goals to... The post Half marathon with […]
- The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease October 2, 2024The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease I’ve been living with Crohn’s now for all of my adult life. I was diagnosed at the age of 18 and I’m now 39. There have been highs but there’s also been plenty of lows living with this illness for over two decades. ... The post The highs and […]
- Working out with a stoma October 1, 2024Working out with a stoma: my top tips for staying active Living with a stoma doesn’t mean you have to give up your fitness routine or active lifestyle. In fact, staying active can boost your confidence and help you feel more in control of your body. As someone who’s had... The post Working out with […]