Colorectal cancer tumors both helped and hindered by T cells
Colorectal tumors are swarming with white blood cells, but whether these cells help or hinder the cancer is hotly debated. While some studies have shown that white blood cells heroically restrict tumor growth and combat colorectal cancer, equally compelling evidence casts the white blood cells as malignant co-conspirators — bolstering the tumor and helping it […]
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Picture of Infectious Mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis. Swollen tonsils that appear red and with white lesions that may be oozing pus are a hallmark of infectious mononucleosis. It is considered highly contagious and is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Mono spreads through saliva and therefore is sometimes called “kissing disease.” Image Source: Biophoto Associates […]
As Cases Tick Up, Officials Warn on Lack of COVID Funds
With a third of the nation now living in areas of medium to high COVID-19 transmission, White House officials are warning of stalled progress in access to vaccines, treatments, and testing without Congressional funding. Developers are already planning potential vaccines for the fall, but the U.S. government has yet to start negotiating to secure supplies, […]
Immune cells produce chemical messenger that prevents heart disease–related inflammation
The immune system’s white blood cells, which are produced in the bone marrow, mostly help to defend against bacteria and injury, but sometimes they can turn against the body — for example, in cardiovascular disease, their inflammatory aggression can harm arteries and the heart. New research in Nature Immunology that was led by investigators at […]
Locally sourced: Pelicans prefer native fish to sportfish at Utah’s strawberry reservoir
American white pelicans who pause their migration at Strawberry Reservoir are filling their bellies with native species like Utah sucker for the most part, leaving cutthroat trout to the human anglers, according to new research from Phaedra Budy, Gary Thiede, Kevin Chapman and Frank Howe from the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State […]
Public Health Experts Pitch Their Own Path to the ‘Next’ Normal
Less than a week after the White House released its updated COVID-19 preparedness plan, a group of 24 public health experts issued a white paper with their own ideas for moving the nation into what they call the “next” normal. While there’s quite a bit of overlap between the two plans, the 132-page document by […]
Why Is My White Blood Cell Count High?
What are white blood cells? White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, make up one of the four components of blood. They can rise for several reasons including stress, smoking, allergies, bacterial or viral infections, as well as certain drugs. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are one of the four components that make up […]
Black, Hispanic Men Left Behind on Declining HIV Rates in the U.S.
While the number of new HIV infections fell among white men who have sex with men (MSM) over the past decade, infection rates among Black and Hispanic/Latino MSM were less positive, according to the CDC. In a new Vital Signs report, researchers highlighted racial disparities in HIV trends from 2010 to 2019, with new infections […]
Is your child a fussy eater?
Whether it’s an exclusive appetite for ‘white’ foods or an all-out refusal on veggies, when you have a fussy eater on your hands, mealtime can be more than a challenge. While picky eating is all part of the norm for developing toddlers, when it extends into school years, it takes a toll on all involved, […]
Should Physicians Invest in Cryptocurrency?
In 2009, I came across a white paper written by Satoshi Nakamoto describing a digital currency based on a peer-to-peer network, completely independent of central banks, autonomous, decentralized, and digital, which would provide access to finance and banking to the masses. This “magical internet money,” as it was described at the time, would come to […]