This new blood test could improve prostate cancer detection
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could reduce over-diagnoses and thereby improve prostate cancer screening.
They also...
More Americans have iron deficiency now
In a new study from Biomedical Research of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls, researchers found more Americans aren't getting enough iron in their diets...
This simple blood test could detect dementia effectively
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people...
Scientists develop a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Arizona, researchers have developed a new therapy for Alzheimer's disease designed to restore cognitive function in...
Spotting and hearing heart attacks before they strike
If heart attacks blared a warning signal, patients would have a better chance of avoiding them. That’s the idea behind a new imaging technique...
Eye tests could predict Parkinson’s disease 18 months ahead
In a new study from UCL, researchers found simple vision tests can predict which people with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible...
Getting a COVID-19 shot at life
In March 2021, Alonna Mushenski started coughing — a lot.
At first, she didn’t think anything of it. As a smoker, she coughed every morning...
Low omega-3 level in body linked to strong early death risk
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that a low omega-3 Index is just as powerful in...
Checking blood sugar using sweat, not blood
In a recent study published in ACS Sensors, researchers developed a new quick and painless sensor that measures blood sugar in human sweat.
The touch-based...
Your metabolism changes as you age, but it is different from what you know
In a new study from Duke University, researchers found your metabolism actually is at its highest when you're 1 year old.
It then gradually declines...