A new study has explored the potential of a new type of blood test to detect cancer. (Image credit: Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via Getty Images) New research shows that flashes of infrared light can detect signs of cancer in patients’…
A man contracted the plague while working with bacteria in a lab. (This is a stock photo.) (Photo by poba/Getty Images) Patient: A 60-year-old man from Chicago who worked in a laboratory. Symptoms: The patient presented to a medical facility…
A new study has begun to establish a link between placental DNA and the risk of mental disorders later in life. However, more research is needed to better understand these findings. (Image credit: Katja Knupper/Die Fotowerft/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)…
(Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) A second child has died from measles in Texas amid an ongoing outbreak of the deadly infectious disease, state officials said. The Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) said Sunday (April…
(Image credit: Ariel Skelly via Getty Images) Menopause can have a significant impact on heart health, but many people don’t realize this important connection. Hormonal changes that occur during menopause mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years and increase…
Workers who frequently come into contact with potentially infected animals are at high risk of contracting bird flu. (Image courtesy of NurPhoto via Getty Images) Disease forecasting is like weather forecasting: we can’t predict the fine details of a particular…
A budget fitness tracker with great features, the Redmi Watch 5 is ideal for those who want to track their workouts without much effort. Kat Bailey’s reviews were published on April 6, 2025. Comments ( 0 ) ()
Dr Jens Holst, pictured above, is one of five researchers who were awarded the Breakthrough Prize for their achievements in developing drugs like Ozempic. (Photo credit: Lars Svankjær of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters) Five scientists involved…
The Usmile Y10 PRO is a smart, sleek and high-tech sonic toothbrush with impressive battery life and advanced features, but can it deliver improved oral hygiene and brushing style? Review by Joanne Lewsley, published April 5, 2025. Comments ( 0…
Dr. Alberto Ascherio (left) and Dr. Steven Hauser (right) are co-authors of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Alberto Ascherio and Dr. Steven Hauser) Two researchers will receive the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for…