Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat
Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters…
New composite sponge offers rapid and safe control of surgical hemorrhage
Uncontrolled bleeding during surgery remains one of the deadliest medical emergencies. Injuries to internal organs such as the…
Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness
University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers will study the potential effects of the loss of the Y chromosome in…
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, “Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults
A home finger-prick test promises to catch hidden cardiometabolic risks in young adults, if paired with hands-on guidance…
Blood biomarkers offer hope for early detection of interstitial lung disease
UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival
Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful…
Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…