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New blood test could be used to help millions infected with TB

Protein power The research team set out to create their blood-based test by identifying a signature set of biomarkers in patients’ blood that consistently indicated a high likelihood of ATB, then developing an easily deployable assay that could detect that signature. They first measured the levels of 47 different blood proteins in about 400 samples… Read More »

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: How can I stop forgetting passwords? Does gum disease really cause heart attacks?

How can I stop forgetting my passwords? Does gum disease really cause heart attacks? DR MICHAEL MOSLEY answers your burning questions By Dr Michael Mosley For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 19 October 2019 | Updated: 16:49 BST, 23 October 2019 Dr Michael Mosley answers your most burning questions Over the past 18 months,… Read More »

Meals recalled after 15 salmonella reports

Fifteen Australians have salmonella poisoning linked to a line of frozen microwave meals. Health authorities say CORE Ingredients are recalling several of their Powerfoods frozen meals following the outbreak. South Australia Health has confirmed three of the cases, with two confirmed by authorities in the ACT. The meals are available Australia-wide in independent supermarkets, Coles,… Read More »