A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. This is a step toward a goal of scientists and doctors to one day be able to ...

We're now closer to being able to diagnose the most common form of dementia with a simple test. The Food and Drug Administration on May 16 said it cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

The Army is changing the fitness test for all soldiers. On Monday, the Army announced it was replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test with the Army Fitness Test, AFT, according to a news release ...

Army fitness test changes will mean “sex-neutral” standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs. Meanwhile, the standing power throw will be eliminated. Patty Nieberg Published Apr 21, 2025 6:40 PM EDT ...

An MCHC blood test between 32-36 grams per deciliter (g/dL) is considered normal. Depending on where you have your test done, and what type of technology they use, the numbers could differ slightly.

Fungi may also be abated with chitinase. In one study, chitinase extracted from a yam was sprayed on powdery mildew that had infected strawberry foliage and fruit. The mildew disappeared for two ...

BackgroundYKL‐40, encoded by the chitinase 3‐like 1 (CHI3L1) gene, is a chitinase‐like protein involved in innate immune function hypothesized to play a role in the progression of atherosclerosis that ...

The Chitinase 3-Like 1 (CHI3L1) gene encodes for a glycoprotein, also known as YKL-40. This glycoprotein is produced by a myriad of human cells, including but not limited to macrophages, neutrophils, ...

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses a magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce pictures of the inside of your abdomen. It ...

COVID cases are starting to creep up again in the U.S., and it’s understandable to have new questions about the virus and the newest CDC guidance on isolation after a positive test. After all ...

The talk test is a low-tech assessment of exercise intensity, which may actually be more reliable than other methods. Here’s how to use it.