Equipping cancer-infecting, or oncolytic, viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo stimulates the immune system and helps immunotherapy to shrink or completely clear aggressive tumors in mice,… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Mistrust, Bias May Cause Disparities in Cholesterol-Lowering Medication Use
Minoritized adults are not receiving cholesterol-lowering medications at the same rate as their white counterparts, and this disparity cannot be explained by measurable factors like… Read more
UPMC and Pitt Researchers Identify Link Between Cancer-Causing Gene and Aging
A gene called Myc (pronounced “mick”) that is among the most important drivers of cancer in both mice and humans also plays a newly discovered… Read more
Are You a Rapid Ager? Biological Age is a Better Health Indicator Than the Number of Years You’ve Lived, but it’s Tricky to Measure
Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I could survive on just four hours of sleep, but now it… Read more
From the Experts: Frequently Asked Questions about the East Palestine Train Derailment
Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, residents of the surrounding communities have questions about their health. Health experts from the… Read more