Exercise can be a powerful weapon against advanced cancer, according to new research from Edith Cowan University’s Exercise Medicine Research Institute. In a study of nine patients with late-stage prostate cancer, just 34 minutes of high intensity exercise was found to elevate levels of anti-cancer myokines and suppress the growth of prostate cancer cells by 17 per cent. The findings suggest that exercise can be an effective way to slow the progression of cancer and extend survival. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
