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A man with the deadliest form of brain cancer has no signs of the disease after taking an experimental drug.
Ben Trotman was 40 when he was diagnosed in 2022 with glioblastoma, the most aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Patients typically live an average of 15 months after diagnosis, and the five-year survival rate is just 6.9%.
Trotman was referred to The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), where he was treated by consultant UCLH medical oncologist Dr. Paul Mulholland, as detailed in a press release.
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As the only person enrolled in a trial that ultimately closed due to lack of patients, Trotman received a medication called ipilimumab, a targeted immunotherapy treatment.
Ipilimumab is an antibody that binds to a protein on immune cells (T cells). It keeps cancer cells from suppressing the immune system so it can then attack and kill the cancer..

As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system.
Several families have stated that surgeons attempted to initiate organ retrievals while patients were still alive or improving, as noted in a July 20 report from The New York Times.
Amid a growing push for increased transplants, «a growing number of patients have endured premature or bungled attempts to retrieve their organs,» according to the report, which painted a picture of «rushed decision-making» and organ demand taking priority over donor safety.
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In a recent investigation by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there were more than 70 canceled organ removals in Kentucky alone «that should have been stopped sooner» because the patients showed signs of revival, the report stated.
The problem appears to be linked to an incre..

Preparing for a successful MRI screening involves more than just lying still.
Certain materials can interact with the strong magnetic field of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine, so what you wear — or don’t wear — is essential.
A recent fatal incident in Westbury, New York, at Nassau Open MRI, involved a man being sucked into an MRI machine due to a heavy metal chain he wore around his neck.
MAN DIES AFTER BEING PULLED INTO MRI MACHINE BY METAL NECKLACE HE WAS WEARING
The man, 61, entered the room during his wife's scan. He was drawn into the machine by his necklace, which «resulted in a medical episode,» according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department.
The man was transported to a local hospital on July 16 and died the next day due to his injuries, the release stated.
Nassau Open MRI states on its website that anything metallic should be removed prior to entering the machine, including hearing aids, partial plates, dentures, jewelry and hair pins.
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Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., has announced that it will no longer provide gender transition-related medical interventions.
The web page for the hospital's «Gender Development Program» displays a message for existing and new patients announcing the change, which will go into effect Aug. 30.
«In light of escalating legal and regulatory risks to Children’s National, our providers, and the families we serve, we will be discontinuing the prescription of gender-affirming medications,» the message says. «Mental health and other support services for LGBT patients remain available. You are always welcome at Children’s National for your other medical needs.»
«We know this change will have a significant impact on affected patients, families and staff. Our care teams are working directly with families of current patients to support them,» it adds, urging people with questions to contact the hospital directly.
The announcement comes after the Justice Department on..

A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.
The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, analyzed the sleep cycles of 128 adults in varying states of cognition.
The study found that the highest occurrence of REM latency — which is when it takes longer for someone to reach the first REM period after drifting off to sleep — was associated with the highest risk of Alzheimer’s.
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The researchers concluded that prolonged REM latency may serve as a «novel marker of risk factor» for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Dr. Wendy Troxel, senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation in California, said this study adds to «growing evidence» that specific sleep features, like prolonged REM sleep, are linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers.
«REM sleep is the stage of sleep when dreams mostly occur, and is critically i..

The order in which you eat foods during meals may affect your health, according to some nutrition experts.
The concept — known as «meal sequencing» — involves first eating fiber-rich, non-starchy vegetables, followed by protein and then fats, before eating the carbohydrates on your plate.
This orderly way of eating may help prevent blood sugar spikes, increase feelings of fullness and help with weight loss, according to nutrition experts who spoke to Fox News Digital.
POPULAR 'FIBERMAXXING' DIET TREND NOT RIGHT FOR EVERYONE, NUTRITIONIST SAYS
«Starting with vegetables, protein and healthy fats — before eating starches or sugary foods — may help blunt post-meal glucose spikes,» Caroline Susie, a registered dietitian based in Dallas, Texas, told Fox News Digital.
«This effect is particularly beneficial for people with insulin resistance, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes,» said Susie, who is also a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The expert noted, howev..

A new fitness fad is all about catching a vibe.
Vibrating plates, or vibration plate machines, have been trending on social media as a potentially effective method for losing weight and burning fat.
The fitness device uses whole-body vibration to stimulate the muscles, according to a medically reviewed guide by WebMD.
MORNING WORKOUTS CAN BOOST WEIGHT LOSS IF ONE KEY HABIT IS FOLLOWED, EXPERTS SAY
The constant contracting and relaxing of the muscles through vibration is also said to help improve strength, flexibility, circulation and bone mass.
Vibration treatment can also decrease post-exercise muscle soreness and lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol, according to WebMD.
«But always check with your doctor before you use them,» the guide noted. «They’re no substitute for the basics of good health, like regular exercise and a healthy diet.»
Vibration machines can sometimes be found at gyms, but have become popularized for at-home use.
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A man has died after getting sucked into an MRI machine.
The accident occurred on July 16 at the Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island.
Officers responded to a 911 call at around 4:30 p.m. at the MRI center, which provides diagnostic radiology services.
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«Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male, 61, entered an unauthorized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) room while the scan was in progress,» the release stated.
«The male victim was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, causing him to be drawn into the machine, which resulted in a medical episode.»
The man was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day, on July 17.
The investigation is ongoing, according to the police department.
Nassau Open MRI states on its website that anything metallic should be removed prior to an MRI, ..

A new trend called «fibermaxxing» has been circulating on social media, billed as a healthy nutrition hack.
The practice entails boosting fiber intake throughout the day by adding foods like leafy greens, seeds, nuts, fruit and other high-fiber options to meals.
Creators on TikTok have claimed that increasing fiber has reduced bloating and helped with digestion, as fiber is known to support a healthy gut microbiome.
SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE FIBER IN YOUR DIET AND WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT
Robin DeCicco, a certified holistic nutritionist in New York, shared with Fox News Digital in an interview that increasing fiber intake can be «quite beneficial.»
«As a health professional, I wholeheartedly like that people are now more aware of the importance of fiber,» she said.
«Everything from gastrointestinal health to cardiovascular health, weight management, prevention of diabetes and certain cancers, to feeling fuller throughout the day and minimizing cravings for sugars and starches, are all ..

The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.
But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.
A recent French study suggested that cannabis use raises the risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, while a Canadian study found that dementia risk is connected to cannabis-related hospital visits in older individuals.
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In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen — psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist and founder of Amen Clinics in California — confirmed that it’s «clear» people who use marijuana have lower blood flow in their brain, according to decades of brain imaging performed at his clinics.
These findings — along with associations between marijuana and heart disease — have been supported by other recent research.
«We've been lied to that marijuana is innocuous,..