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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Future Predictions of Alzheimer's Symptoms May Be Possible with Blood Tests

Researchers have developed a blood test that could predict not only the development of Alzheimer's disease but also when symptoms may appear.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Leaders at hospital department: We stick patients again and again for the sake of the IT system

Health leaders criticize the inefficiency of IT systems, causing unnecessary repeat blood tests for patients.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They said which blood tests are worth doing without experiencing any symptoms

A pharmacist discusses the growing trend of people taking blood tests proactively even when they do not feel any health issues.

Feb 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Is cancer back? Blood tests may soon provide the answer

A new pilot project aims to simplify cancer follow-ups through blood tests that can detect circulating tumor DNA, offering patients a non-invasive alternative to traditional monitoring methods.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why doctors insist on the importance of fasting for blood tests

Doctors emphasize fasting before blood tests to ensure accurate health assessments by avoiding skewed results from recent food intake.

Feb 8 • 01:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Mass poisoning in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Extreme levels of lead found in citizens, including a poisoned small child

A serious health crisis related to heavy metal contamination is escalating in Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with alarming lead levels found in the blood of residents and recent tests indicating a widespread issue affecting more people.

Feb 6 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

A menstrual blood test allows the detection of the human papillomavirus

A new menstrual blood test has been developed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer, helping to improve screening for women who may avoid traditional tests due to discomfort or stigma.

Feb 6 • 01:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Track and Field World Record Holder Caught Doping – Punishment Imposed

Kenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech has received a four-year competition ban for doping violations, suspected of blood doping after irregularities in his blood tests were detected.

Feb 5 • 21:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A revolutionary method that could soon detect signs of cancer early

New research suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could offer a precise and practical screening method, addressing low participation rates in conventional tests.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

SURPRISING DISCOVERY: 85 percent of diabetes warning signs are not shown in blood tests

Researchers are starting to understand why type 2 diabetes is such a complex disease, with a recent widespread international study identifying hundreds of genes and proteins associated with its development, revealing that many important signals would go unnoticed if only blood tests were examined.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ask for this NHS blood test if you feel 'tired and forgetful' all the time

An NHS surgeon advises individuals experiencing unexplained tiredness and forgetfulness to request specific blood tests from their GP to identify potential health issues early.

Feb 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"We vomited blood, we couldn't move." Did Americans use a secret super weapon?

Witnesses reported an 'acoustic wave' used against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, sparking speculation about secret weapons that affect the human body, coinciding with news of Pentagon tests related to the so-called Havana syndrome.

Jan 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pharmacies, from blood tests to cancer tests, here’s what changes

Italian pharmacies will now offer a wider range of services including various tests for health issues such as cancer detection, beyond just prescription purchases.

Jan 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

The article discusses the increasing popularity and accessibility of self-serve blood testing services, highlighting their impact on personal healthcare.

Jan 8 • 16:12 UTC

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