Ricky Chiu, Phase Scientific’s cofounder, chairman and CEO.
Courtesy of Phase Scientific
With rising cancer rates necessitating new forms of diagnosis and treatment, Hong Kong-based biotech startup Phase Scientific International announced Tuesday…
Category: 5. Health
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Colon Cancer Rates Rise In Young Adults. Here’s What You Need To Know
Three scientists working in a laboratory. They are bending over a table looking at data and a paper.
Heather Candrilli, 36, a mother of two, is battling metastatic colon cancer, underscoring the urgent need for education, research and…
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New ketamine study promises extended relief for depression
Roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population is afflicted with major depressive disorder at any given time, and up to 20 percent will exhibit MDD symptoms over their lifetimes.
Yet despite its prevalence, methods to treat MDD often fall short for a…
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It’s tricky to transplant a bladder. How surgeons finally did it
The first successful human bladder transplant could offer hope for people with bladder problems.
On May 4, 2025, Oscar Larrainzar, 41, became the first human to successfully receive a bladder transplant. The surgery was part of a
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Social connection is still underappreciated as a medically relevant health factor
Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, has published extensively on the topic,…
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How cholera bacteria outsmart viruses
When we think of cholera, most of us picture contaminated water and tragic outbreaks in vulnerable regions. But behind the scenes, cholera bacteria are locked in a fierce, microscopic war — one that could shape the course of pandemics.
Cholera…
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A potential ‘anti-spice’ that could dial down the heat of fiery food
If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an “anti-spice” condiment for food that’s too fiery to…
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Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests
Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Scientists at the University’s Sensory Evaluation Center examined how increasing “oral…
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Biological markers for teen depression
Using a novel lab method they developed, McGill University researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time.
The…
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Unlike CVS, Walgreens Interested In Rite Aid Patient Files, Not Stores
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey Wednesday, May 21, 2025 approved the sale of pharmacy assets … More
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