5 results for "health screening"

AI Detects Prediabetes from Heart Rhythms, No Blood Needed
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AI Detects Prediabetes from Heart Rhythms, No Blood Needed

Scientists in Tokyo created an AI that spots prediabetes using just a heart monitor reading, no blood test required. The breakthrough could turn your smartwatch into an early warning system for diabetes.

Nigerian Billionaire Gives 1,000 Free Health Screenings at 86
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Nigerian Billionaire Gives 1,000 Free Health Screenings at 86

Instead of throwing a lavish birthday party, 86-year-old business mogul Razaq Okoya opened his estate gates for eight days of free medical care. Over 1,000 residents in Lagos received everything from cancer screenings to corrective eyeglasses, all at no cost.

Home HPV and STI Tests Double Screening for NC Women
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Home HPV and STI Tests Double Screening for NC Women

A North Carolina study sent 327 women mail-in health screening kits and discovered a breakthrough way to reach those who skip traditional doctor visits. The results show how a simple test at home can catch infections early and save lives.

Mail-In Health Kits Help 1 in 6 Women Catch Infections Early
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Mail-In Health Kits Help 1 in 6 Women Catch Infections Early

A North Carolina study sent at-home testing kits to 327 low-income women overdue for health screenings and discovered nearly one in six had undetected STIs. The simple mail-based approach is helping women who face barriers to clinic visits get the preventive care they need.

At-Home Kits Double Health Screenings for NC Women
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At-Home Kits Double Health Screenings for NC Women

A simple mail-in test is helping thousands of North Carolina women access crucial health screenings they've been missing for years. By combining cervical cancer and STI testing in one at-home kit, researchers are reaching women who face barriers to traditional clinic visits.