#health-screening

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Psychology Today
1 day ago
Wellness

Roundness: A Body Shape to Be Feared?

The Body Mass Index is flawed; the new Body Roundness Index intends to improve health outcome screenings but risks oversimplifying health issues. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Exhausted? Irritable? It could be undiagnosed iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is commonly overlooked in routine health screenings, affecting many women, especially those of reproductive age. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Neko Health, the body-scanning AI health startup from Spotify's Daniel Ek, opens in London | TechCrunch

Neko Health aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare with advanced full-body scans and AI technology to detect serious health issues early. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
OMG science

It Was the Procedure Men Feared More Than Any Other. Why Has It All but Disappeared?

The digital rectal exam (DRE) is being phased out in favor of blood tests for prostate cancer screening. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Health

What to Expect at a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is crucial for colon cancer prevention; everyone should consider it starting at age 45. [ more ]
Irish Independent
4 months ago
Health

'What you don't know could kill you' - charity urges blood pressure checks to avoid 'silent killer'

High blood pressure is often symptomless but can lead to severe health issues. Regular screening and lifestyle changes are vital in prevention. [ more ]
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