Pesticides and colon cancer. The connection no one expected
Colorectal cancer is no longer a condition that primarily affects older adults. It is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 50, and the numbers have been climbing steadily. Globally, early-onset colorectal cancer has increased at a rate of 1.4% annually, and roughly 1 in 5 diagnoses now occur in people under […]
New blood test shows promise in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers have discovered a blood marker that could revolutionize the diagnosis of certain neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Key findings Blood markers can help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, diseases like ALS are diagnosed by ruling out other conditions. Definitive diagnosis often occurs post-mortem. The study, […]