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Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy

An interdisciplinary group of scientists has successfully destroyed tumor cells in mice by using nano-sized copper compounds alongside immunotherapy. Importantly, the tumors did not return after the treatment ceased. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide — in 2018, it was responsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths.… Read More: Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy »

James Blunt says two donors have offered up their kidneys to help his sick father

The reveal comes as the singer made an appeal on Good Morning Britain earlier this year James Blunt has said two donors have come forward to offer up their kidneys to his sick father, Charles Blount. The reveal comes following a plea Blunt made on Good Morning Britain back in October. During the show, the… Read More: James Blunt says two donors have offered up their kidneys… »

ACOs lack data on patient social needs, community partners

Accountable care organizations have major challenges integrating social services with medical care, including a lack of data on their patients’ social needs and the capabilities of community partners. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Health Affairs, based on qualitative data from 22 ACOs. “The ACOs in our sample frequently lacked… Read More: ACOs lack data on patient social needs, community partners »

How Immersing Yourself in Nature Benefits Your Health

If you feel revived and energized after a hike through the woods or an afternoon in a local park, there’s likely an intrinsic reason why: Spending time in nature is good for your health. Although modern-day humans are, unfortunately, often disconnected from the natural world, spending much of their time indoors in man-made structures instead… Read More: How Immersing Yourself in Nature Benefits Your Health »