Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC). Shield, made by Guardant Health in California, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the...
As Paris opened the 2024 Summer Olympic Games along the Seine River, it was easy for many to fall in love with the romantic waterway and forget what lies beneath. But the steady rain this past Friday was a reminder of how the weather impacts the river’s water quality. Organizers canceled the practice run for...
Ever since Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on July 13, a picture has emerged of his social behaviors and possible mental state. Some residents of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania — the small Pittsburgh suburb where Crooks lived with his parents — have described the shooter, 20, as a “loner” when speaking...
A simple blood test has been shown to detect Alzheimer’s disease in routine health care settings with up to 90% accuracy, according to Swedish researchers. The findings were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia on Sunday. The test works by measuring the levels of Plasma Phospho-Tau217, a biomarker that is linked to...
It’s always a good idea to eat more vegetables. But in this frequent pairing, do peas or carrots reign supreme? “Carrots and peas are both popular vegetables and are used in a variety of ways in different diets. While their exact nutrition specs vary, they are both healthy,” said Dr. Vandana Sheth, registered dietitian nutritionist,...
A man was arrested in Houston, Texas, on allegations he sold and shipped counterfeit cancer drugs worth tens of thousands of dollars to people in the U.S. Sanjay Kumar, 43, of Bihar, India, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. He was arrested on Friday in Houston while he was in the U.S....
Vice President Kamala Harris has never been closer to becoming president of the United States. And if she succeeds in that endeavor in November, her administration would likely be the most socialist and destructive in our country’s history. The Biden-Harris administration has been nothing short of a complete disaster. Under the leadership of President Joe...
Exposure to wildfire smoke could increase the risk of dementia, researchers have discovered. A 10-year study of more than 1.2 million people in southern California — an area experiencing frequent wildfire activity — found that wildfire smoke can be “particularly hazardous” for brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association announced the findings during the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Those giving parenting advice often mention setting limits on kids’ screen time. So, what is the appropriate age to give children their own smartphone? This question isn’t as simple as it seems, according to Dr. Joshua Stein, child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical director at PrairieCare in Minnesota. SLEEP EXPERTS SOUND ALARM ON LATE NIGHT...
Those who play pickleball are known to gain physical and cognitive benefits from the activity — but for one Florida woman, the fast-growing game also helped to save her sight. Linda Corcoran, 79, an avid pickleball player and great-grandmother, has been playing the paddle sport three times a week for the past four or five...
