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  • How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages
    on August 24, 2026 at 9:40 pm

    Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether to stay on an immunotherapy treatment that was making him very ill.

  • Biological changes in firefighters’ urine and blood seen 24 hours after fighting a fire
    on August 24, 2026 at 9:40 pm

    New research from UTHealth Houston found firefighters experience measurable biological changes in their blood and urine within 24 hours of fighting a fire—changes that may help identify early cancer risk, the leading cause of death among firefighters.

  • Altered ribosomes help explain how an enzyme fuels tumor growth
    on August 24, 2026 at 9:20 pm

    A new Northwestern Medicine study has identified a previously unknown mechanism by which an enzyme promotes cancer cell proliferation, establishing it as a promising therapeutic target for cancer, according to findings published in Nature Communications.

  • Updated obesity guideline supports personalized care and continued use of effective weight-loss medications
    on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) updated their obesity management guideline in 2025 to reflect advances in obesity assessment and treatments. The guideline emphasizes assessing health risks beyond body mass index (BMI) alone, using comprehensive lifestyle intervention as the foundation of care, and flexibly integrating medications, including GLP-1 therapies, as well as endoscopic and surgical options when appropriate.

  • Mulberry leaves and fruit may influence gut bacteria linked to metabolism
    on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    Mulberry has long been used as both food and traditional medicine. Today, scientists are investigating whether its compounds can influence the gut microbiota and, through it, metabolism. A review involving researchers from Wroclaw Medical University shows that the mulberry species, plant part used and processing method may all matter for these effects.