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Pinprick Blood Test May Predict Disease a Decade Before Symptoms, Study Finds ———————————— Researchers say a major UK study of key blood compounds could lead to simple pinprick tests capable of detecting disease more than 10 years before symptoms appear,…

Genetically modified pig kidney survives record 61 days in human body ———————————– Scientists have kept a genetically modified pig kidney working inside a brain-dead male patient for 61 days – and successfully reversed two episodes of rejection, Anadolu Agency reported…

High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Bowel Cancer Precursors ………….. Women who consume large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a higher risk of developing bowel cancer precursors, according to new research, The Independent reported.…

Study Links E-Cigarette Use and Traditional Smoking to Higher Diabetes Risk ………….. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that people who use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes or both face a greater likelihood of developing diabetes, ScienceDaily reported. The findings…

Study Links Loss of Smell to Higher Risk of Heart Disease ………… A declining sense of smell may signal a greater risk of heart disease within a few years, the New York Post reported. A recent study of more than…

Daily Walks May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression, Long-Term Study Suggests …………… Even modest daily exercise may slow the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease among older adults at risk of developing the condition, The Guardian reported. A 14-year study led by…

Omega-3 Supplements May Help Reduce Aggression, Study Finds …………… Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oil supplements and known for their mental and physical health benefits, may also help reduce aggression, Science Alert reported. The findings come from a…

New Breath Test Offers Hope for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer …………….. A pioneering breath test for pancreatic cancer could transform the way the disease is diagnosed and treated, according to scientists at Imperial College London, as reported by The…

Researchers Develop Revolutionary Blood Test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ———————————– A new blood test developed by researchers from the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics can diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) with 96% accuracy, offering hope to millions worldwide…

“Mirror-Image” Pores Offer Highly Selective Cancer Cure ——————- Scientists have developed an exciting new strategy to fight tumors using tiny, specially engineered holes, or nanopores, that destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy ones untouched, according to a report on Earth.com.…