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Blood Test Accurately Detects Early Pancreatic Cancer

A blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to 97% accuracy, a new study reports. The test looks for eight small RNA particles and eight larger DNA markers shed by pancreatic cancers, which together create a genetic “signature” for the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 10, 2024

Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Increases A-Fib Risk

Just a little exposure to secondhand smoke may increase your risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a new, large study suggests. People who have A-Fib, the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder, are five times more likely to have a stroke than… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 9, 2024

How Scents Work to Treat Dementia and Depression

A landmark study by neuroscientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that smelling familiar scents can improve the mood of people suffering from depression. The study showed that scents are more effective than words at cueing up a memory of a specific event and could… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 9, 2024