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May 07 2026HEALTH

Checking breast health with heat scans: a closer look at an old idea

Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Blood Tests Show Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Long Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers are studying a rare form of Alzheimer’s that runs in families, where symptoms almost always start at the exact same age. This special case helps scientists spot brain changes years before people feel sick. While doctors can now detect tiny clues in blood tests, experts still don’t fully

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Check Your Skin Early to Beat Melanoma

First, the numbers are scary. About 112, 000 Americans will find themselves with a serious skin cancer this year, and more than 8, 500 may lose their lives to it. The good news is that if doctors catch the disease early, treatment can be much more effective. One expert suggests a simple routine: lo

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May 05 2026CRIME

Teen Missing in Detroit’s West Side

A 14‑year‑old boy named Jeremiah Toby is being searched for in Detroit’s west side. Police say he was last seen on Cheyenne Street, near Westfield and Ellis avenues, on Sunday, May 3. He reportedly left home without permission and has not come back. The city’s authorities are urging anyone who migh

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Early Tests Cut Costs and Save Lives

A Boston meeting brought together doctors, scientists, and business leaders to talk about new ways to spot illnesses early. The group highlighted technologies that can find cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases before symptoms appear. One of the main ideas is that early detection can lower lo

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Air Safer: New Ways to Detect Ammonia with Smart Materials

Detecting ammonia isn’t just about avoiding bad smells—it’s about safety. This gas can harm workers in factories, pollute the environment, and linger in poorly ventilated spaces. Traditional sensors often struggle because they either pick up ammonia too slowly or take too long to reset. A new approa

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Detecting Antihistamines in Hair After a Single Dose

Scientists tested whether two common sleep‑aid drugs, diphenhydramine and cyclizine, could be found in hair after only one dose. The drugs are often sold without a prescription and can make people very sleepy, which is why they might be used in crimes that involve drug‑facilitated attacks. The

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May 04 2026CRIME

Uncovering the hidden science behind testing drug-laced foods

Food isn’t always what it seems. In crime labs worldwide, scientists regularly examine foods for hidden drugs after crimes or seizures. But testing isn’t straightforward—chocolate, drinks, or even gummy candies behave differently when mixed with substances like cannabis, painkillers, or sedatives. E

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Aid Workers Held as Flotilla Tension Rises

Two activists, one from Spain and another from Brazil, are stuck in Israeli custody after their boat was stopped near Greece. The men were sailing as part of a group trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Instead of reaching shore, they now face serious accusations like working with enemies or supporting

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May 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Bright Idea for Gut Health Checks

Scientists have found a tricky way to watch gut health without relying on big machines. When we eat foods with tryptophan, good bacteria in our gut turn it into indole-3-propionic acid (IPA). This acid isn’t just floating around—it could be a warning sign for gut trouble like swelling or diseases su

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