29 h. ago Simple 'finger test' you can do at home to spot early lung cancer sign

One of the early signs of lung cancer can be seen on your fingertips - and there's a quick test you can do at home

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8 d. ago The simple test that tells how quickly you are physically ageing

Experts say maintaining physical fitness is a case of ‘use it or lose it’

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1 week ago Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge

Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of diseaseResearchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge, according to a study.About 153,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK, and scientists who undertook the research said the test could “revolutionise” an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, “paving the way for timely interventions and improved patient outcomes”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Are YOU drinking too much? Take this simple test that reveals a 'hidden' alcohol problem

Medics have previously warned that many drinkers fail to recognise they have a problem because their body hasn't yet become reliant on alcohol which causes telltale signs like shakes.

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2 w. ago Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms

The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP

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2 w. ago Katherine Ryan stunned as she's slapped with £6,000 bill for post

Katherine Ryan has revealed she was stunned after being slapped with a £6,000 bill this week for a simple blood test to support her post-cancer care. 

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3 w. ago Cancer breakthrough as simple blood test could replace tumour biopsies by 2035

A simple blood test could soon detect cancer, thanks to Manchester scientists

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3 w. ago Britain’s brainiest dogs revealed as study reveals best canines to follow orders

Researchers asked dog owners to test their pets with a range of 30 instructions from simple terms like ‘sit’ to lesser-known ones like ‘spin’ - and it was clear which dogs came out on top

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4 w. ago NHS could offer this simple DNA test to predict drug reactions and save thousands of lives

A landmark study looking at all adverse drug reactions ever recorded in Britain since 1964 reveals just three genes could be responsible for many of them - and a simple test could save lives

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4 w. ago Dementia could be detected in early stages with five 'simple' tests

Dementia is a prevalent syndrome affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Here, a neurologist has shared five simple tests that could help diagnose the condition.

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4 w. ago Best laser levels to make home DIY tasks simple, tried and tested

Adding fresh accuracy to his otherwise dodgy DIY, Stuart Pritchard gets his life in line with the latest laser levels

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last month Would you take the DIY 'smell test' that could detect Alzheimer's YEARS before symptoms?

US experts have found a simple test where patients try to identify different smells apart that could spot the earliest signs of a memory robbing disease that blights the lives of millions.

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