Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US‑Iran conflict has stalled one-third of global urea trade, triggering pressure on UK fertiliser supplies.

A new blood test could speed up diagnosis and treatment for people dealing with early memory or thinking changes. The FDA has cleared Elecsys pTau181, the first blood test for use in primary care to ...

Scientists have developed a new blood test with over 90 per cent accuracy for detecting aggressive glioblastomas and monitoring their progression. Led by the University of Manchester in collaboration ...

A new blood test could determine a woman’s dementia risk as early as 25 years before symptoms emerge. That’s according to new research from the University of California San Diego, which found that a ...

Whoop Inc., the maker of popular screenless fitness bands, is expanding its features for women with a new blood test that offers a more comprehensive view of their health. The update builds on Whoop’s ...

A simple blood test might detect women at risk for cognitive decline and dementia 25 years before any symptoms appear. The blood test looks for high levels of a protein called p-tau217, indicating ...

Scientists have discovered a bacterium capable of binding sand and creating a sustainable bio-cement for construction.

Scientists have made a "significant step" towards a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting brain tumours and monitoring their progression in real time. Boasting over 90% accuracy, the new ...

The tests could help to improve dementia care, but scientists say there are still some caveats and unknowns. By Dana G. Smith Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or ...

The blood biomarker p-tau217 has "shown the most promise in detecting Alzheimer's in the brain," researchers of a new study say. Reading time 3 minutes Your blood might someday reveal much about the ...

Scientists have made a "significant step" towards creating a blood test that detects brain tumours and monitors them in real time. The new test is more than 90% accurate and could be used by GPs to ...

Why do some people live longer than others? New research from the University of Minnesota and Duke University, recently published in Aging Cell, investigates how tiny molecules in the bloodstream ...