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Nearly half of all heart attacks are “silent,” which means the person experiences no symptoms at all before the cardiac event, studies have shown. Now a medical technology company aims to catch those pre-symptomatic heart conditions using the power of artificial intelligence. Fountain Life, a health technology company, offers an AI coronary artery scan that […]
Three people have died from a listeria outbreak in the state of Washington, the Department of Health there reported on July 21. A total of five adults over 60 years of age are known to have developed “severe infections” from Listeria monocytogenes (listeriosis), including the three who died. All five had “compromised immune systems,” the […]
A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. The blood test is similar to the glucose testing method used by people with diabetes. Instead of sugar, however, it measures Alzheimer’s-related proteins in the brain, according to a […]
Legendary singer Tony Bennett, who died on July 21 in New York at age 96, had a history of health issues over the years, culminating in his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Although no cause of death was indicated in the announcement of Bennett’s passing, his publicist, Sylvia Weiner, mentioned his 2016 Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The […]
A major discovery in hair growth research could pave the way for future medications, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced. Researchers from the University of California have identified a molecule called osteopontin that is linked to faster hair growth, according to a press release from Amplifica Holdings Group. The findings were published in the […]
After contracting an incredibly rare infectious breast disease, an Ohio woman was shocked to self-discover that it came from contaminated water. “It was me that found the test to result the bacteria, and it was me leading the way to find out how I contracted it,” Tami Burdick, of Cincinnati, told Fox News Digital. Burdick […]
“Girl dinners,” a TikTok trend sweeping social media this summer, might sound like a fun night out with friends — but it’s actually a potentially dangerous food practice that’s sparking concern among doctors and nutritionists. Using the hashtag #GirlDinners, some Gen Z women are sharing photos of what they’re having for dinner, with many of […]
Hawaii health officials, including physician Gov. Josh Green, said Wednesday that expanded screening and treatment are necessary to address the increasing rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns. The Department of Health said in a release that the continuing rise in women and the congenital system is “alarming and requires immediate attention.” The number […]
As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states recently reporting outbreaks — there is a growing concern about the availability of Bicillin, the injectable penicillin that is used to treat the sexually transmitted infection in adults and kids. The city of Houston, Texas, officially declared a syphilis outbreak […]
‘NEW HOPE’ – Two Ohio patients share how the new Alzheimer’s drug has kept them “fully functional.” Continue reading… EYE ON BRAIN HEALTH – Vision problems could point to dementia risk, study finds. Continue reading… HIGH-TECH HEALTH – Here’s how a new app is helping seniors stay on top of their prescriptions and vitals. Continue reading… AI ON THE MAP […]
