A woman with an aggressive form of breast cancer which defied chemotherapy and spread to other organs, was cured with an experimental treatment that triggered her immune system, researchers said Monday. The woman has been…
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Gene test shows more breast cancer patients can skip chemotherapy
As many as 70 percent of women with the most common form of breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy, based on their score on a genetic test, researchers said Sunday. Until now, women…
Sweet tooth? Brain-tinkering study makes sugar taste vile
Have you ever been on a diet and wished that spinach excited your tastebuds? Or that chocolate left you cold? Neuroscientists said Wednesday they have discovered how to manipulate the brain to make sweet things…
Smoking: a rundown on lighting up
Every minute, smokers get through nearly 11 million cigarettes and 10 die from the habit, experts say, in an industry that generates billions of dollars. Here are some facts and figures ahead of the UN’s…
20 Things you didn’t know about Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are back. Since 2000, bed bug infestations have risen 81 percent in the US alone, according to The National Pest Management Association. This resurgence has bedding consumers on high alert, seeking information on…
AI better at finding skin cancer than doctors: study
A computer was better than human dermatologists at detecting skin cancer in a study that pitted human against machine in the quest for better, faster diagnostics, researchers said Tuesday. A team from Germany, the United…
An egg a day may keep the doctor away, study claims
For decades, experts warned that eating eggs raises levels of unhealthy cholesterol. But a study Tuesday said an egg a day may actually reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. While outside experts cautioned…
Add some good CHIA to your diet
I bet you’ve always heard that nuts and seeds are super healthy for you as they contain healthy fats, fiber among other healthy nutrients. Chia seeds are no exception as they are packed with natural,…
Exercise does not delay decline in people with dementia: study
While physical exercise may stave off dementia, it does not delay mental decline in people after they’ve been diagnosed, a study in nearly 500 people with the condition reported Thursday. While a fitness regime improved…
Everything you need to know about infertility in men and women | Our2Cents
The ladies of Our2Cents will be partnering with The Nairobi Hospital to have more wholesome topics including those that affect our health and wellness. In today’s episode, Sharon Mundia speaks with Dr. Kireki courtesy of…