Share on PinterestCarefully targeted melittin from honeybee venom may kill aggressive breast cancer cells.For thousands of years, humans have used honey, propolis, and venom from the European honeybee Apis mellifera as medicines.More recently, scientists have discovered that honeybee venom and its active component, melittin, are toxic to a wide range of tumors — including melanoma,…
NEDLANDS, Australia — A groundbreaking discovery in Australia is giving new meaning to the term natural remedy. Using hundreds of honeybees, a new study reveals the venom in these insects’ stingers quickly kills breast cancer cells. Dr. Ciara Duffy says honeybee venom destroys multiple types of breast cancer, even the hard to treat triple-negative variety. Her study…
There are unfortunately many factors that can raise your risk of developing cancer, from your genes to how often you exercise. Not to stress you out or anything, but new research suggests there’s another one to consider: your marital status. A new study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications found that adults who have
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El médico de familia Eric Boose ha estado usando una herramienta de inteligencia artificial (IA) para volver a lo que él llama la “medicina a la antigua”: hablar con los pacientes cara a cara, sin tener que escribir en una computadora al mismo tiempo. “Realmente puedo sentarme, interactuar, concentrarme en ellos y escuchar”, dijo Boose