Month: February 2022

Magnetic balls that heat up and then blast away tumours could be major step forward in cancer treatment, scientists say Scientists discovered magnetic balls controlled by MRI machine could destroy cancer cells MRI machine guides the chrome-plated steel ball through the body Once at growth it takes 45 seconds to get to 55C heat  Targeted blast destroys cancer cells rapidly without damaging healthy tissue nearby  By Victoria Allen Science Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 19:00 EST, 1 February 2022 | Updated: 19:18 EST, 1 February 2022 Magnetic balls controlled by an MRI machine could be used to destroy cancer tumours. Scientists have discovered that a device the size of a ball bearing can be sent into the centre of a cancerous growth. An MRI machi...

Summary: Participating in high levels of physical activities, such as swimming or a game of tennis, once a week helps stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain. Source: University of Portsmouth Those hoping to avoid one of the worst side effects of aging—bone, joint and muscle pain that doesn’t go away—might need to exercise a lot harder and more often than previously believed. According to a new study, only high levels of activity at least once a week—playing tennis, running, swimming, digging with a spade, or doing hard physical labor as part of your job—appears to help ward off chronic musculoskeletal pain in the long-term. The study, led by Dr. Nils Niederstrasser at the University of Portsmouth, examined the data of 5,802 people aged 50 or more over ten years. Nearly half—just over 2,40...

Vaccines and immunisation With almost 10% of UK population unvaccinated, Public Health Wales surveys effects of early harm Refusal or reluctance to have a Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to traumatic events in childhood, such as parents separating, neglect, or physical, verbal and sexual abuse, new research suggests.Those who suffer in childhood are also least likely to trust official NHS coronavirus information, follow the rules of restrictions or wear masks during the pandemic, public health experts found.Two years after the virus first reached the UK and a year after vaccines to protect against it were made available for free on the NHS, millions of people have yet to be vaccinated. Almost one in 10 people in the UK – 9% – have still not had a single dose. Health experts and policy...

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s due to COVID-19. Staff in the Department Operations Center extend their condolences to all who have lost a loved one to the virus. One new hospitalization, a resident in their 60s was reported. An additional 119 new cases were also reported, bringing to 17,509 the total number of confirmed positive cases for the virus locally. Local health officials have indicated the county is showing early signs that it is past the recent peak of the record-high COVID-19 cases. However, community transmission and confirmed cases remain high and officials caution that a high point in hospitalizations tends to lag a few weeks after the peak in cases. Residents, particularly those who are not vaccinated, are encouraged to t...