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Blood markers may reveal prostate cancer risk 15 years before diagnosis, Oxford study suggests

An Oxford study of more than 6,000 blood proteins linked 12 to prostate cancer diagnosed over 15 years later, and seven to aggressive disease; Israeli expert says the findings could someday guide screening, but a clinical test remains unproven

Tzur Gueta | 10.25.26

Why am I so tired? New guidelines say iron deficiency may be hiding in ‘normal’ blood tests

The American Society of Hematology has raised the adult ferritin cutoff for iron deficiency from 15 to 30 ng/mL, meaning some people previously told their results were normal may now meet diagnostic criteria even without anemia; here is what changed, who it affects and why experts warn against taking supplements without medical advice

Dr. Merav Barzilai | 09.24.26

Instead of hunting the infection, MeMed is reading the body’s response

What if a blood test could end the antibiotics guessing game? Israeli company MeMed reads the body’s immune response to distinguish bacterial from viral infections in about 15 minutes, helping doctors make faster treatment decisions

ynet Global | 09.09.26

The new blood test is designed to help diagnose Alzheimer’s in people age 40 and older with cognitive symptoms

For the first time, new blood test can help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40

A new FDA-approved blood test could help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40 by measuring proteins linked to brain amyloid; intended for people with cognitive decline, it showed high predictive accuracy and is due in the US later this year

Tzur Gueta | 08.24.26

Israeli breakthrough offers hope: simple blood test could detect lung cancer

A low-cost blood test developed at Tel Aviv University uses light to detect lung cancer; early results distinguished patients from healthy subjects, and trials are underway in Israel and Europe to assess diagnosis and treatment monitoring

Prof. Yuval Ebenstein | 08.04.26

Young adult colorectal cancer rates climb as new blood test option joins screening guidelines

The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines with blood tests amid rising cases in young adults, but emphasizes colonoscopy and stool tests remain the preferred and more accurate methods

Tzur Gueta | 05.28.26

Blood tests reveal industrial pollutants in sharks off Israel’s Mediterranean coast

Haifa University researchers found unusual levels of chemicals, including rare metals, in sharks near Hadera’s power plant, raising concern over industrial and desalination impacts on marine life

Yogev Israeli | 05.07.26

A simple blood test may aid in early diagnosis of multiple myeloma

Findings in Israel from an international study: Relatives of myeloma patients carry a precancerous condition without symptoms at three times the rate of the general population; First-degree relatives of myeloma patients: Consider getting screening test

Professor Irit Avivi | 02.17.26

Blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's with an 90% accuracy, beats doctors' performance

A blood test combining two biomarkers for Alzheimer's can diagnose the disease in its early stages, even decades before symptoms appear, however, researchers clarify that 'further research is needed'

Ron Crissy | 07.29.24

Innovative ‘liquid biopsy’ blood test detects breast cancer relapse early on

New ultra-sensitive blood test can accurately predict breast cancer recurrence up to 41 months before relapse confirmed by detecting circulating tumor DNA, potentially improving survival rates for patients

Ynetnews | 06.03.24

Everyone should get these periodic medical tests: The complete guide

People often get confused about what medical test they should undergo at what age to best maintain their health. We've organized a comprehensive guide that will let you know what's recommended and what isn't needed

Dr. Itai Gal | 04.28.23

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