Aug 30 (Reuters) – An experimental blood test that detected Parkinson’s disease in a preliminary study could become the first specific tool for diagnosing the devastating neurodegenerative condition, researchers said on Wednesday. The test, which looks for cell damage associated with the disease, is years away from being commercially available. If its reliability is confirmed […]
Gary Woodland, a golfer on the PGA Tour, will undergo surgery to remove a lesion on his brain, he announced in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I wanted to share a recent health development with you,” Woodland, 39, wrote Aug. 30. “On Sept. 18th, I’ll be having surgery to remove a lesion found […]
Some marijuana users may have elevated levels of lead and cadmium — two heavy metals linked to long-term health issues — in their blood and urine, a new study shows. Among a group of more than 7,200 adults, the 358 who reported using marijuana within the past 30 days were found to have 27% higher […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens. A new blood-based diagnostic test would be a major advancement for Parkinson’s disease, which afflicts 10 million people worldwide and is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after […]
Credit: Juntendo University Research Promotion Center The surface protein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known as the spike protein, is critical for infecting host cells. The spike protein facilitates the infection process by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors on the surface of airway epithelial cells, initiating the virus entry […]
Studio Firma/Stocksy New research suggests that having COVID-19 may pose a greater risk of developing longer-term high blood pressure than the flu. The study, published earlier this month in the journal Hypertension, investigated whether people with COVID or influenza had higher rates of hypertension six months post-infection. Researchers found that both hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID patients […]
The Red Cross’s Pacific Northwest Region does not expect to have enough blood to meet patient needs this month without an increase in donations Blood donations are on the cusp of running critically low in Washington before the end of summer if people don’t step up donations, according to the state Department of Health and […]
Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies. These are the same toxic metals found in some cigarette smokers. Advertisement Marijuana is the world’s third most commonly […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email A blood test that can detect Parkinson’s disease could be a breakthrough in finding a cure for the condition, researchers have suggested. It is hoped the findings of a US study, published […]
Published: 8/30/2023 WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Looking for a way to help others, but maybe don’t have much time or money to spare? Blood donation costs nothing, takes less than an hour, and saves lives. Blood cannot be manufactured; so donation is the only hope for someone whose life depends on the generosity of others. The Blood […]