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Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body. Now researchers have developed a method to detect ...

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.

A year after guidelines were revised to remove the use of race in eGFR, many labs and pathologists were still relying on the ...

Emory University’s study in response to Atlanta News First investigation discovering elevated levels of PFAS in residents’ blood.

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Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body.

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Cardiac clearance” can reveal heart issues, reduce surgical risk and even save a life. The evaluation helps ensure your body ...

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Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.