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MIT engineers created a portable chip that diagnoses pneumonia through breath analysis in just 10 minutes, potentially replacing hours of waiting for X-rays and lab results. The technology could soon bring fast, accurate lung disease diagnosis to any doctor's office or even your home.
A simple toothbrush might be one of the most powerful tools against deadly hospital infections. New research shows patients who brush their teeth in the hospital are 60% less likely to develop pneumonia.
Singer and actress Selena Gomez is opening up about how receiving her bipolar diagnosis brought clarity after years of misdiagnosis and confusion. Her candid conversation with husband Benny Blanco shows how understanding mental health can transform lives.
A vaccine introduced in 2000 has virtually eliminated severe pneumonia infections in children, transforming pediatric medicine forever. Doctors who practiced before the vaccine say today's waiting rooms are unrecognizable from the crisis-filled clinics of the 1990s.
Doctors once thought blood tests for Alzheimer's were impossible, but breakthrough technology is now making diagnosis as simple as a routine blood draw. The tests could transform how millions get diagnosed and treated for the disease.
Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo reveals his decades-long journey to a Tourette's Syndrome diagnosis in his bestselling memoir "How Depression Saved My Life." After years of doctors dismissing his symptoms, a neurologist finally gave him answers that transformed his relationship with his own mind.
Tom Dumont, guitarist for No Doubt, announced his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis weeks before the band's Vegas residency, inspiring others by showing resilience. Despite daily struggles, the 58-year-old musician says he can still play guitar and is excited to perform.
Vanessa Trump announced her breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram Wednesday, sharing her treatment journey with grace and optimism. Surrounded by family support, she's focusing on recovery while inspiring others with her courage.
Former UFC fighter Alberto Crane is proving that a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis doesn't have to end your fighting spirit. His journey from professional athlete to MS advocate is inspiring thousands this National MS Awareness Month.
Luke Woodcock went from struggling to catch a cricket ball to facing a terminal brain tumor diagnosis. Now his community is rallying to fund experimental treatments and give him precious time with his kids.
British television presenter Ruth Langsford is calling for speedier dementia diagnoses after caring for both parents with the condition. Her advocacy shines light on how faster diagnosis helps families access support sooner.
An Alaska cancer survivor turned their diagnosis journey into a lifeline for others. Their new online resource helps newly diagnosed patients navigate the overwhelming first steps of cancer treatment.
Researchers created an AI tool that predicts which ovarian cancer treatments will work best for each patient right at diagnosis, using slides doctors already have. The breakthrough could help patients avoid ineffective chemotherapy and find better options faster.
Tanea Brooks, known as Rebel in AEW, announced her ALS diagnosis and received thousands of messages from wrestlers across every major wrestling company. Even her employer AEW, which hasn't featured her on TV since 2022, has continued supporting her throughout her two-year medical journey.
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's completely cancer-free, two years after his 2024 prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend shared his victory at Boston's Fenway Park, encouraging men everywhere to get tested.
A 22-year-old New Zealand filmmaker who wrote his breakthrough script while baking brownies has won a major grant to turn his short film into a feature. Quinn Wilson's story shows how the right diagnosis and creative problem-solving can unlock hidden potential.
Bindi Irwin is turning her painful decade-long journey to an endometriosis diagnosis into a powerful message of hope and advocacy for women everywhere. The conservationist is speaking up so others don't suffer in silence.
After years of "unbearable" acne and dismissed doctor visits, Keke Palmer finally got her PCOS diagnosis. Now the condition has a new name that could help millions of women get diagnosed faster.
For the first time ever, seven in ten cancer patients are living at least five years after diagnosis, marking a stunning 21% jump since the 1970s. New treatments and early detection are transforming what was once a death sentence into a fight patients can win.
Girls diagnosed with ADHD in childhood have better mental health outcomes than those diagnosed later, according to groundbreaking research from Wales. The findings point to a clear solution: earlier screening could prevent years of struggle.
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