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Severe COVID or flu may raise lung cancer risk years later
A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research. Scientists discovered that serious...
Simple blood test can forecast Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model...
Why some people get bad colds and others don’t
Scientists found that nasal cells act as a first line of defense against the common cold, working together to block rhinovirus soon after infection....
Half of heart attacks strike people told they’re low risk
The study reveals that widely used heart-attack risk calculators fail to flag nearly half of those who will soon experience a cardiac event. Even...
A hidden breathing problem may be behind chronic fatigue’s crushing exhaustion
Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in...
New breath sensor detects diabetes quickly and easily
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even realize they have it. Instead of relying on costly and time-consuming lab tests, scientists at...
Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning
Inhaled heparin significantly lowers the risk of death and ventilation in COVID-19 patients while also showing potential against other respiratory infections. With its unique...
One number at age 7 could predict how long you live
Children with higher blood pressure as young as age 7 face a sharply increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according...
Can zebrafish help humans regrow hearing cells?
Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different supporting cells in zebrafish divide and regenerate, offering clues to how mammals might someday tap into similar regenerative powers.
Invisible ID: How a single breath could reveal your health—and your identity
Scientists have discovered that your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint and it may reveal more than just your identity. Using a...