More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging.
Mar 30, 2026
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Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds
Home testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50% would prefer a self-test over ...
Mar 26, 2026
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A liquid biopsy blood test may improve children's survival of cancer in Africa
In a study published in Nature Medicine, researchers from the University of Oxford and the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania have shown that a minimally invasive liquid ...
Mar 19, 2026
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New liquid biopsy technology can detect disease from a drop of blood
An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called "cf-EpiTracing" has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50 μl of human plasma, or roughly a drop of blood. The research, published ...
Mar 16, 2026
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X-rays miss it for weeks: How a blood test may spot a common post-surgery condition early
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common post-surgery condition where bone abnormally forms within soft tissues. A new study out of Mass General Brigham assesses the viability of a simple blood test to detect HO long before ...
Mar 3, 2026
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AI-powered liquid biopsy can classify pediatric brain tumors with 92% accuracy
Liquid biopsies, which test body fluids that contain cancerous material, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), are a noninvasive way to learn about a cancer's biology. However, technological limitations with the small ...
Feb 17, 2026
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DNA barcoding reveals the complexity of breast cancer liquid biopsies
Australian scientists have discovered that DNA barcoding can be used to track cancer cells in solid and liquid biopsies, empowering future research into more reliable breast cancer diagnosis and treatment strategies. The ...
Feb 11, 2026
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AI tool can read prostate MRIs to help decide who needs a biopsy
Diagnostic tools based on artificial intelligence are now making their way into Norwegian hospitals. AI can independently read X-ray images and detect bone fractures, or assess cancer tumors in both the breast and prostate. ...
Feb 7, 2026
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Americans prefer to screen for cervical cancer in-clinic vs. at home, finds study
American women now have the option of screening for cervical cancer at home, using newly approved self-collection tools. While experts hope this will increase uptake in the under-screened population, a first-of-its kind study ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Should you get tested for cervical cancer? Here's what to know
Cervical cancer screenings are considered one of the most significant public health advances of the past 50 years, particularly in detecting HPV (human papillomavirus), the culprit of most cervical cancers.
Feb 3, 2026
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