Chapman University Contributes to Innovation: AI-Powered App Enables Anemia Screening Using Fingernail Selfies

The study showed that personalized app use in participating patients improved accuracy by nearly 50% for millions at risk for anemia. Anemia affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 83 million Americans at high risk. Now, a new app delivers reliable, accessible screening directly to consumers. A new study co-authored by Chapman University

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FDA Clears First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

New Test Provides Less Invasive Option, Reduces Reliance on PET Scans and Increases Diagnosis Accessibility The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated

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More Evidence Links Physical Activity With Improved Cancer Survival, New ACS Study Finds

American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for survivors to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine A new large analysis led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows engaging in leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a cancer diagnosis improves survival for people with several cancer types, including bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, lung, oral, prostate,

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Skip the Extra Salt: Study Shows Heart Healthy Diet and Sodium Reduction Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Reducing Sodium and Following Heart Healthy Diet Lower 10-Year Risk of Heart Disease Most Americans consume far more sodium than recommended, with the average intake topping 3,400 milligrams (mg) per day—well above the recommended federal guideline of 2,300 mg and the American Heart Association’s goal of 1,500 mg. The bulk of American’s daily sodium doesn’t

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Neuroprotective mechanisms of exercise and the importance of fitness for healthy brain ageing: 40% reduction of dementia risk

New research shows that even small amounts of high-intensity physical activity can significantly benefit brain health and reduce dementia risk. The study highlights how endurance training and fitness influence inflammation, blood flow, and brain plasticity—key factors in cognitive decline. Notably, short bouts of brisk activity, like walking too fast to sing, can lower dementia risk

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A global consensus on physical exercise establishes the keys to healthy longevity in older adults.

With increasing life expectancy, a key question arises: how can we live longer without losing quality of life? The Global Consensus on Optimal Exercise Recommendations to Enhance Healthy Longevity in Older Adults offers a resounding answer: physical exercise is not a supplement, but a pillar of treatment. Backed by decades of research and the collaboration

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