Researchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was found to be highly…
Over-40s can BENEFIT from drinking up to two glasses of wine every day
Over-40s can BENEFIT from drinking up to two glasses of wine or bottles of beer every day, scientists say US researchers calculated how much people…
New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer
Effective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especially for patients whose cancer has spread to the…
Pairing phone-based smoking cessation and lung screening programs could maximize health benefits, cut costs
Integrating telephone-based smoking cessation and lung screening programs not only have the potential to maximize long-term health benefits, but they can also be cost-effective in…
Eating more bright-colored fruits and vegetables can help women’s health issues
Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. Now, new research from University of Georgia suggests these higher rates…
This Mom Confronted Her Husband About Resenting Their Daughter's Gender & Reddit is Fully Supporting Her
Reddit is rallying around a mom who called out her husband for his treatment of their 6-year-old daughter, whose pseudonym is Lily. The trouble first…
Rural Hospital Rescue Program Is Met With Skepticism
In West Texas, the tiny hospital in Crosbyton has only two beds, and they’re not always occupied. “We rarely admit patients,” said Steve Beck, chief…
An Angry Mom Told Off This Woman for Exercising in a Sports Bra & Reddit Has Thoughts
It’s hot as all hell outside, and you’re trying to get your sweat on outdoors. We’ve all been there. Needless to say, the last thing…
Dementia: The sign to look out for during a conversation – Alzheimer’s
Steve Thompson recalls signs of his early-onset dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…
Using AI to diagnose birth defect in fetal ultrasound images
In a new proof-of-concept study led by Dr. Mark Walker at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine, researchers are pioneering the use of a unique AI-based…