The third keynote session at AACR IO highlighted exciting advances in CAR T-cell therapy, including for solid cancers.
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Destigmatizing Cancer in African American Communities: The Power of Open Communication American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
To improve cancer outcomes among African Americans, open communication within families and the community is crucial to help break the stigma.
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Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer Science + Tech – The Conversation
You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences.
Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food Health – The Conversation
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted Science + Tech – The Conversation
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new study pushes back.
Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains Science + Tech – The Conversation
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.
Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness Science + Tech – The Conversation
The jury’s out on whether the US is still at the top of global science. Proposed cuts to major agencies could mean completely ceding that title.
Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research Health – The Conversation
Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.
Trans people affirmed their gender without medical help in medieval Europe − history shows how identity transcends medicine and law Health – The Conversation
Surgery was rare and risky in the medieval period. Though medical options were limited, trans people were able to take transitioning into their own hands.
How medical treatments devised for war can quickly be implemented in US hospitals to save lives Health – The Conversation
How much oxygen does the military need for wounded soldiers? Turns out not much. Military-civilian research is paving the way for new developments.