Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A new blood test from Quest Diagnostics has Alzheimer's experts concerned. The Quest AD-Detect test, which consumers can now purchase from home without visiting a doctor first, measures amyloid-beta ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Standard workplace drug tests are unlikely to detect Ozempic, since semaglutide controlled substances. While routine urine tests usually don’t reveal Ozempic, specialized blood tests can detect the ...

Eating a daily serving of peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the ...

Mounjaro, a medication for managing blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, has a half-life of approximately 5 days. This means it takes about 30 days for the drug to be completely cleared from ...

Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than ...

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Like the old saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. But even the toughest people still need encouragement every now and again. If you’ve encountered setbacks in pursuit of your ...