Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: ‘Caught it early’
A Miami man credits a routine blood test for saving his life. Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard blood work as part…
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Selena Gomez says she was ‘misdiagnosed’ before receiving bipolar diagnosis
Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder. The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in…
Most Americans are doing one nightly activity that’s wrecking their sleep, expert says
If you’re not sleeping well, there could be a variety of reasons, but one habit stands out as the biggest culprit. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed…
Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals
Eating more meat may help your memory, a new study suggests. While some experts suggest adopting plant-focused diets for better health, recent research indicates that a…
Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say
Simple measurements taken during routine blood pressure checks could predict dementia risk years before symptoms appear. That’s according to new research presented this week at the…
Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds
A large body of research found there is little strong evidence that medicinal cannabinoids help with mental disorders and substance-use disorders. Researchers at the University of…
Top 5 states with the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report
Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of…
One daily habit may help you fight stress and think more clearly, study suggests
The practice of combining cold exposure and breathwork — known as the Wim Hof Method — has gained popularity as a wellness practice, with some research…
Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds
The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, according to a new study. About 9.9% of U.S. adults…
Lurking dementia risk exposed by breakthrough test 25 years before symptoms
A new blood test could determine a woman’s dementia risk as early as 25 years before symptoms emerge. That’s according to new research from the University…
Missiles above, newborns below: Israeli hospitals shift critical care underground
TEL AVIV, Israel: The Israeli Health Ministry reported Monday that 777 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the start of the joint Israeli-U.S. war against…
Blood test could predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms will start years in advance
A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin. Researchers at the Washington…