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Planned C-Sections Linked to Slightly Increased Risk of Childhood Leukemia, Study Finds …………………. Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet found that children born via planned Cesarean section have a higher risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a common childhood cancer,…

Eyes Could Detect Dementia Up to 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds ————————- A new study reveals that subtle changes in visual processing speed may signal the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, up to 12 years in advance, Earth.com…

Charity Warns NHS Rules May Deny Women Vital Breast Cancer Drug …………………….. Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer could be denied life-extending treatment because of what a leading charity calls an unfair NHS drug approval system, The Independent reported.…

Simple Blood Test May Predict Faster Alzheimer’s Decline, Study Finds ………………. Researchers estimate about 69 million people globally are living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, which begins with mild cognitive impairment. Detecting Alzheimer’s early can help slow its progression with existing…

Scientists develop Test to identify women at increased risk of miscarriage ——————————– Scientists have developed a new test to identify women at increased risk of miscarriage, potentially leading to treatments that prevent pregnancy loss, The Guardian reported. Miscarriage affects about…

Brain Changes Linked to Depression Risk Persist After Recovery, Study Finds ………………… New research reveals that individuals who have recovered from depression may still have heightened sensitivity to negative cues and difficulty regulating responses to potential punishment, News-Medical reported. The…

WHO issues new guidance to expand midwifery models of care globally ……………….. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery-led models of care, where midwives provide primary support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and…

Blood test detects cancer up to three years before diagnosis ………… Scientists at Johns Hopkins have found that cancer-linked genetic mutations can appear in the bloodstream up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. Published in Cancer Discovery, the study…

Butter may lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, study finds …………….. New research from Boston University suggests that consuming at least five grams of butter daily—about a teaspoon—may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by nearly…

Innovative Device Detects Health Risks From Thin Air ———————————- A new portable device named ABLE, developed by University of Chicago scientists, promises to revolutionize medical diagnostics by detecting health risks through airborne molecules, SciTech Daily reported. Unlike traditional tests relying…