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published 2 days ago
Image of the Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases - National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov) news article
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases - National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)
Test analyzes 32 proteins that accurately predicted increased likelihood of developing severe disease.

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Alzheimer's disease: Potassium biomarker may aid early diagnosis - Medical News Today
Using geochemistry, scientists have identified a new blood biomarker that could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease sooner, thus allowing for earlier therapeutic interventions.

<ul><li>There is currently no cure for Alzheimers disease. </li><li>Researchers are focused on finding new ways to diagnose this type of dementia early. </li><li>Scientists from the University of Mel… [+6820 chars]

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Could a blood test help predict cardiovascular risk in women? - Medical News Today
Recent research indicates that three key blood biomarkers can help predict a woman's risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and stroke.

<ul><li>Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. </li><li>There have historically been disparities in diagnosing cardiovascular disease in women as they may have no or … [+6624 chars]

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Sickle cell: Young patient treated with rare technique - BBC.com
Neriya, 13, has been having treatment using a less invasive method for replacing red blood cells.

A London hospital has started using a rare technique to treat children with sickle cell disease. At St Georges Hospital in Tooting, south-west London, medics use an ultrasound machine to find a sui… [+380 chars]

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published 3 days ago
Image of the Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association - Fox News news article
Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association - Fox News
New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are at risk. Experts weigh in on causes and prevention.

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children and teens in the U.S. … [+3599 chars]

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published about 1 month ago
Image of the Man Catches Fatal Blood Infection From ‘Widely Used’ Probiotic news article
Man Catches Fatal Blood Infection From ‘Widely Used’ Probiotic
In a new report, doctors in Japan detail how the man was killed by a popular supplement containing Clostridium butyricum.

An unlucky chain of events seems to have resulted in a man’s death from probiotics. In a recent case report, doctors in Japan detail how the man developed a fatal blood infection caused by a popular … [+2536 chars]

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published 7 days ago
Image of the Researchers Turn Skin Invisible Using Food Dye news article
Researchers Turn Skin Invisible Using Food Dye
Turns out ordinary food dye can make living tissue safe and temporarily transparent. Still, maybe don't try it on your kids.

And now for something completely different: A team of researchers has managed to make living tissue transparent using a common food dye. The discovery could yield a range of innovations in medicine, … [+3693 chars]

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published 28 days ago
Image of the Yes, Sometimes You Do Age a Lot All at Once news article
Yes, Sometimes You Do Age a Lot All at Once
New research reveals that most people undergo two significant biological changes in their bodies during their lifetime, typically in their mid 40s and early 60s.

Weve all had a night out after which we feel ten years older the next morning, but when it comes to actual aging, that sudden shift may almost literally be truewe dont age gradually, but in two big s… [+2930 chars]

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published 17 days ago
Image of the Ever Had Chlamydia? It May Still Be Hiding Out in Your Gut news article
Ever Had Chlamydia? It May Still Be Hiding Out in Your Gut
Scientists in Germany have shown that chlamydia bacteria can successfully infect the human gut, at least in the lab.

The bacteria that cause chlamydia might be trickier than we knew. In a new study this week, scientists have found evidence that these bacteria can hide in our intestines. The findings might explain w… [+4027 chars]

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published 24 days ago
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There’s Now an At-Home Test for Syphilis
The FDA has just authorized the first at-home, over-the-counter test for syphilis, developed by NOWDiagnostics.

People looking to stay on top of their sexual health will now have a new tool at their disposal. Over the weekend, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home, over-the-counte… [+3668 chars]

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published 9 days ago
Image of the Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment news article
Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment
The mother of a girl who died after being diagnosed with blood cancer says there is a lack of support in Wales.

Emily and her family were reassured her cancer was not life-threatening, but she died from complications When Emily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, doctors told her it was a good cancer to … [+4310 chars]

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published 19 days ago
Image of the Infected blood authority can now pay patients news article
Infected blood authority can now pay patients
The first payments to those infected with contaminated blood will start at the end of the year.

Some 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from contaminated blood products and transfusions between 1970 and 1991 Ministers have given the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA… [+3259 chars]

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published 27 days ago
Image of the Infected blood victims 'very cautious' over compensation news article
Infected blood victims 'very cautious' over compensation
Ministers say they want to press on with the scheme following the public inquiry report into the scandal.

Gill Fyffe said victims had been let down many times in the past Patients given infected blood in Scotland will be "very, very cautious" about the UK government's pledge to push ahead with compensat… [+3418 chars]

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published 6 days ago
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Doctors admit baby's brain damage was preventable
Joshua Hughes suffered severe brain damage whilst being cared for at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Joshua Hughes was only eight months old when he died in October 2023 Doctors at a childrens hospital have admitted there were several failings in the care of a premature twin baby who died aged eigh… [+3515 chars]

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published 15 days ago
Image of the Woman spent £20,000 on mesh removal surgery in US news article
Woman spent £20,000 on mesh removal surgery in US
Sylvia Vickery says she couldn't wait for surgery in Northern Ireland after passing blood and debris.

Sylvia Vickery spent £20,000 travelling to Missouri for surgery A woman who used her life savings to have vaginal mesh removed in the United States said she could no longer wait for surgery in North… [+4499 chars]

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published 19 days ago
Image of the 'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline news article
'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline
Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Egide Irambona, who thinks he contracted mpox from a friend, may have passed it on to his wife Egide Irambona, 40, sits bare-chested on his hospital bed, next to the window, in a treatment room tha… [+5488 chars]

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published 29 days ago
Image of the The rape and murder of a doctor in hospital alarm India news article
The rape and murder of a doctor in hospital alarm India
The rape and murder of a female doctor in India highlight the violence against healthcare workers.

Doctors are protesting against the rape and murder of a colleague in a government hospital in Kolkata Early on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall … [+6954 chars]

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published 21 days ago
Image of the LGBT Indians demand end to 'discriminatory' ban on blood donation news article
LGBT Indians demand end to 'discriminatory' ban on blood donation
Many countries have lifted bans on blood donations by LGBT people, but India hasn't yet.

Indian laws do not allow transgender and gay and bisexual men to donate blood In 2018, India's top court legalised gay sex in a landmark ruling - but the country still doesn't allow transgender peop… [+6442 chars]

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published 11 days ago
Image of the Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier' news article
Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'
The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.

Dr Alicia Pylpyczuk worked as an emergency doctor in Manchester but took her own life in February 2020 after battling depression triggered by alopecia Earlier this year a new drug to treat severe al… [+6802 chars]

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published 28 days ago
Image of the Big-name drugs see price drops in first round of Medicare negotiations news article
Big-name drugs see price drops in first round of Medicare negotiations
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion.

Enlarge/ Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. 5 In the first round of direct price negotiations between Medicare and drug manufacturers, prices … [+4303 chars]

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published 8 days ago
Image of the There Are 3 New COVID Vaccines, but the Way You Pay for Them Has Changed. What to Know news article
There Are 3 New COVID Vaccines, but the Way You Pay for Them Has Changed. What to Know
The FDA has authorized Novavax's new formula, adding to the revamped mRNA vaccines for this fall and winter. Here's what to know about cost and more.

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax's new COVID vaccine last week for people age 12 and older, joining Moderna's and Pfizer-BioNTech's refreshed formulas which were authorized the … [+5612 chars]

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published 20 days ago
Image of the The Scientific Reasons Behind Why You Get So Many Mosquito Bites news article
The Scientific Reasons Behind Why You Get So Many Mosquito Bites
Blood type, smell, clothing color and other factors can impact why you may be more prone to mosquito bites.

I love the heat and consistent sunshine that characterize summers in North Carolina. This time of year, I can spend more time outside doing things I love: hiking, biking, walking my dog and spending … [+8636 chars]

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published 16 days ago
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5 Ways to Prevent Your Kids From Getting Sick During Back-to-School Season
Now that back-to-school season is here, we consulted doctors to compile five simple ways to prevent your kids from getting sick.

It’s no secret that back-to-school season can lead to cold and flu season. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2022, almost 6% of students aged 5 to 17 had chronic abse… [+7322 chars]

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published 15 days ago
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6 Natural Sugar Substitutes to Use Instead of the Processed Stuff
Use these six natural sugar substitutes to help you monitor your refined sugar intake. The best part is that they are likely in your pantry already.

With new research linking artificial sweeteners and heart health concerns, you may have sugar on your mind. However, despite what a few diet trends may say, you shouldn't avoid sugar altogether, beca… [+6524 chars]

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published about 1 month ago
Image of the New Artificial Sweetener Research Bitters With Heart Risk Finding: Here's What to Know news article
New Artificial Sweetener Research Bitters With Heart Risk Finding: Here's What to Know
A study on erythritol supports the idea that foods with "low calorie" and "artificial sweetener" aren't necessarily healthier.

New research from the Cleveland Clinic found an association between consuming erythritol, a sugar substitute found in many baked goods and other sweets, and a potentially increased risk for cardiovas… [+12885 chars]

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published 7 days ago
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12 Probiotic Foods That Make for a Healthy, Happy Gut
To maintain your gut health, consider incorporating these 12 probiotic foods into your diet.

When it comes to discussions about gut health, probiotics are a hot topic. After all, who doesn't want a healthy gut? Perhaps you've heard of probiotic supplements or even seen them at your local pha… [+7299 chars]

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Image of the 7 Ways to Exercise More Day-to-Day Without It Feeling Miserable news article
7 Ways to Exercise More Day-to-Day Without It Feeling Miserable
Try these easy ways to sneak exercise into your daily routine and improve your everyday health.

I'm far from the first person to say it, but exercise is essential for our overall health. Exercise helps boost your mood, relieve stress, increase energy, improve sleep quality and lower your risk f… [+8218 chars]

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Image of the I Tested the Viral Lemme Sleep Gummies. Here’s How It Impacted My Sleep Quality news article
I Tested the Viral Lemme Sleep Gummies. Here’s How It Impacted My Sleep Quality
With so many sleep aids on the market, choosing one brand is tricky. I saw this melatonin supplement on TikTok and decided to try it for a month.

It’s no secret that sleep is essential to our well-being. However, it's common to struggle with getting enough sleep. Long-term sleep deprivation can have severe consequences and health implications,… [+14320 chars]

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published 11 days ago
Image of the 2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon news article
2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon
A federal prison in Oregon says it's made a dent in the backlog of prisoners' medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can't be farther from the truth.

Luke Thornhill is scheduledto be released from an Oregonprison in four years. He's terrified he might die before then. He has family waiting for him in Idaho, "And I'm scared I'm never gonna see th… [+13069 chars]

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published 29 days ago
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After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses
As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.

More devices than ever inside hospitals require an internet connection, everything from MRI machines and health records to heart rate monitors. The latest and best equipment can speed up and improve … [+6282 chars]

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