Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market

Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current "Wild West" of unregulated tests is ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Could low iron be making mental health symptoms worse?

Most people these days understand that mental health issues have their roots in physical differences in our brains, genes and bodies, and differences in our life experiences.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Warning signs for dementia found in the blood

Researchers at the DZNE and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have identified molecules in the blood that can indicate impending dementia. Their findings, which are presented in the scientific journal EMBO Molecular ...

Medical research

A possible blood test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

A large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across South Korea has developed a possible blood test to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in patients who have yet to exhibit symptoms. In ...

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