Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person’s health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient’s chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral…
Category: 5. Health
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Specialized face mask can detect kidney disease with just your breath
Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health conditions, including chronic kidney disease….
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Risk groups for type 2 diabetes can also be identified at an older age
A recent study furnishes evidence that in people without diabetes, six risk groups for cardiometabolic complications previously identified in middle-aged people can also be identified in older people. In cooperation with Helmholtz Munich, the…
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Junk food for thought: Landmark study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health
A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor…
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Knowing your Alzheimer’s risk may ease anxiety but reduce motivation for healthy habits
Learning about one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle changes tends to fade over time, even in people at high risk, according to a study involving a Rutgers Health…
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Klotho: A protein that promotes healthy aging and improves longevity
An international study led by the Institut de Neurociències at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has shown that increasing levels of the Klotho protein in mice extends lifespan and improves both physical and cognitive health when…
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AI-human task-sharing could cut mammography screening costs by up to 30%
The most effective way to harness the power of artificial intelligence when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists — not by wholesale replacing them, says new research co-written by a University of…
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NFL players more likely to injure knee after shorter rest period
National Football League (NFL) players may be more likely to sustain a specific type of knee injury if they have a shorter period of rest between games, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Knee injuries…
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Teens driving older vehicles have increased risk for fatal crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital reviewed national fatal…
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Smart lactation pads can monitor safety of breast milk in real time
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a lactation pad equipped with sensing technology that allows parents of newborns to monitor breast milk in real time. Publishing in the Cell Press journal Device on May 7,…
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