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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Doctor gets to the 'meat' of a long and healthy life
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is on a mission to bring attention to the importance of strength. The "health of skeletal muscle" is the "focal point" of health and wellness, Dr. Lyon said during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Dr. Lyon is a board-certified physician and bestselling author of "Forever Strong," and she promotes the importance of a high-protein diet and resistance training through social media and on her podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show." Dr. Lyon is a fellowship-trained physician, and did additional education on nutrition when she completed a post-doc at Washington University in Saint Louis, "a combined nutritional science with geriatric training." Doctor Rejects Vanity Fair's Protein-maga Connection, Saying Health 'Doesn't Have A Political Belief' Dr. Lyon explained that she was frustrated with the misinformation online, especially around protein, which sparked her mission. "I opened up my Instagram and there were individuals talking about how red meat was causing cancer and killing the planet. And as someone who has studied protein metabolism for years and also worked as a physician at the bedside of individuals and in nursing homes, I knew that the message that they were giving was... It's a matter of life or death." Read On The Fox News App As a result, she felt a "responsibility" to start her medical podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," where she discusses a variety of health topics with experts. "My desire is to have transparent conversations with world-class experts. Who are actually doing the job of moving the science. They are not influencers. They are qualified professionals and that's what we need to hear more of," Dr. Lyon said. Dr. Lyon argued that there is a "global mistrust" of healthcare providers and science, and she hopes to improve that through the conversations she has on her podcast. "We have to bring it back to the science," Dr. Lyon said of the importance of having experts on her show. "Here are a lot of good scientists and there is a lot of good science. People just have to learn how to integrate that and understand it." Protein-packed American-grown Rice Alternative Has Twice The Amount As Quinoa Dr. Lyon believes strength is the key to longevity. "If you want to live long, be strong. If you want to die early, plan on being weak," she said. Dr. Lyon describes muscle as "the organ of longevity," and to maintain muscle, it must be trained through resistance training. "We don't have an obesity problem. What we really have is a muscle problem," Dr. Lyon claimed. Additionally, she said that muscle is not a luxury but rather a responsibility, and concluded that the way we age is "up to us." How to improve your chances of living to 100? The secret is being strong, according to Dr. Lyon. "Weakness kills," she said. "Both physical and mental weakness." Dr. Lyon will be on Fox & Friends on Tuesday at 6:50 am article source: Doctor gets to the 'meat' of a long and healthy life
Fox News
21 hours ago
- Health
- Fox News
Doctor gets to the 'meat' of a long and healthy life
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is on a mission to bring attention to the importance of strength. The "health of skeletal muscle" is the "focal point" of health and wellness, Dr. Lyon said during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Dr. Lyon is a board-certified physician and bestselling author of "Forever Strong," and she promotes the importance of a high-protein diet and resistance training through social media and on her podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show." Dr. Lyon is a fellowship-trained physician, and did additional education on nutrition when she completed a post-doc at Washington University in Saint Louis, "a combined nutritional science with geriatric training." Dr. Lyon explained that she was frustrated with the misinformation online, especially around protein, which sparked her mission. "I opened up my Instagram and there were individuals talking about how red meat was causing cancer and killing the planet. And as someone who has studied protein metabolism for years and also worked as a physician at the bedside of individuals and in nursing homes, I knew that the message that they were giving was... It's a matter of life or death." As a result, she felt a "responsibility" to start her medical podcast, "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," where she discusses a variety of health topics with experts. "My desire is to have transparent conversations with world-class experts. Who are actually doing the job of moving the science. They are not influencers. They are qualified professionals and that's what we need to hear more of," Dr. Lyon said. Dr. Lyon argued that there is a "global mistrust" of healthcare providers and science, and she hopes to improve that through the conversations she has on her podcast. "We have to bring it back to the science," Dr. Lyon said of the importance of having experts on her show. "Here are a lot of good scientists and there is a lot of good science. People just have to learn how to integrate that and understand it." Dr. Lyon believes strength is the key to longevity. "If you want to live long, be strong. If you want to die early, plan on being weak," she said. Dr. Lyon describes muscle as "the organ of longevity," and to maintain muscle, it must be trained through resistance training. "We don't have an obesity problem. What we really have is a muscle problem," Dr. Lyon claimed. Additionally, she said that muscle is not a luxury but rather a responsibility, and concluded that the way we age is "up to us." How to improve your chances of living to 100? The secret is being strong, according to Dr. Lyon. "Weakness kills," she said. "Both physical and mental weakness." Dr. Lyon will be on Fox & Friends on Tuesday at 6:50 am ET.
Reuters
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Simone Biles to graduates: 'Be the greatest you of all time'
American gymnast Simone Biles delivered the keynote speech at the Washington University in St. Louis commencement ceremony on Monday (May 12).
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
‘Gift of life': experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough
An immunotherapy drug can ward off head and neck cancers for twice as long as the standard treatment, in the biggest breakthrough in two decades. Pembrolizumab stimulates the immune system to fight cancer, targeting a specific protein that enables the drug to wipe out cancer cells. The drug kept cancer at bay in some patients for an average of five years, compared with 30 months when added to standard of care, a clinical trial found. The results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world's largest cancer conference. The trial, which involved more than 700 patients across 192 sites in 24 countries, was led by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr Douglas Adkins, the study's co-principal investigator and a professor of oncology, said the results were significant and notable because it was the first time such a drug had generated this effect. Researchers around the world tested the drug in patients with newly diagnosed locally advanced head and neck cancers. Hundreds of thousands of patients are diagnosed with these cancers globally each year. Of 714 patients in the trial, 363 received pembrolizumab followed by standard of care, and 351 received only the current standard of care – surgery to remove their tumour followed by radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy. Standard of care has not changed for these patients in more than 20 years, and more than half are unlikely to survive for five years. The immunotherapy worked particularly well for those with high levels of the immune marker PD-L1, but it increased dramatically the likelihood of patients with all types of head and neck cancers remaining well, without the disease progressing or returning. Kevin Harrington, a professor of biological cancer therapies at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, led a UK team involved in the trial, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company MSD. 'For patients with newly diagnosed, locally advanced head and neck cancer, treatments haven't changed in over two decades,' he said. 'Immunotherapy has been amazingly beneficial for patients with cancer that has come back or spread around the body but, until now, it hasn't been as successful for those presenting for the first time with disease which has spread to nearby areas. 'This research shows that immunotherapy could change the world for these patients – it significantly decreases the chance of cancer spreading around the body, at which point it is incredibly difficult to treat. 'The results of this trial show that pembrolizumab dramatically increases the duration of disease remission for years longer than the current standard treatments. It works particularly well for those with high levels of immune markers, but it's really exciting to see that the treatment improves outcomes for all head and neck cancer patients, regardless of these levels.' Laura Marston, 45, from Derbyshire, joined the trial after she was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer in 2019. 'I am amazed I am still here six years later,' she said. 'This treatment has given me the gift of life.' Prof Kristian Helin, the chief executive of the Institute of Cancer Research, said: 'Immunotherapy continues to deliver … To learn that patients with immunotherapy added to their treatment plan had, on average, double the length of time free from evidence of disease compared to those without it – with some patients still yet to see their cancer return – is wonderful.'
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Bradshaw: Use summer before college to relax, foster connection
Dear Freshman, Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington University — a distinguished institution and an excellent launch pad for the years ahead. You're asking the right question at the right time. How you spend this summer won't determine your entire college career, but it will shape how you begin it. And beginnings matter. Start with this principle: use the summer to recharge, not to retreat. For twelve years, your life has been defined by structure — bell schedules, exam calendars, and application deadlines. Come September, you'll encounter another structure, but one that demands far more independence and self-regulation. The summer is your bridge between the two. Use it to stretch your intellectual and emotional muscles in low-stakes settings. Here are a few ideas to make the most of the months ahead: 1. Read beyond the syllabus. Pick a few books that challenge you — classics you've always meant to read or contemporary works that engage with the issues shaping your generation (climate, AI, social justice, geopolitics). Washington U doesn't admit students because they memorize well. They admit those who can think. Reading deeply, not just widely, will sharpen that edge. 2. Work — even part time. Whether it's bussing tables, interning at a local firm, or helping in a family business, there's value in showing up, being accountable, and learning to navigate different kinds of people. A summer job doesn't need to impress admissions committees anymore. It needs to teach you responsibility and humility — both of which will serve you better than a dozen padded résumés. 3. Practice digital discipline. You're entering a world where productivity and distraction live on the same screen. This summer, take stock of your relationship with technology. Learn to write emails well. Use AI tools like ChatGPT not to cut corners, but to explore ideas and refine your thinking. Knowing how to use tech without being used by it is a 21st-century superpower. 4. Connect with classmates. Check if WashU offers any pre-orientation groups or online forums for incoming students. It's not about building a social network early — it's about beginning to understand the diversity of perspectives and talents that you'll soon be surrounded by. It'll make your arrival feel less like a plunge and more like a reunion. 5. Talk to your parents. This may seem like odd advice, but you're standing at the edge of a significant shift. Take a walk with your dad. Cook with your mom. Ask them how they felt at your age. These moments are more valuable than you think — and harder to come by once you're away. 6. Rest — but intentionally. You don't need to be busy every day. You do need to be present. Use this summer to get good sleep, enjoy quiet time, travel if you can, and reflect on the kind of student — and person — you want to become. The most successful college students aren't necessarily the ones with the longest list of accomplishments. They're the ones who arrive curious, grounded, and ready to engage. If you spend your summer cultivating those traits, you'll be ready not just for freshman year — but for whatever follows. Enjoy the break. You've earned it.
