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Goodbye colonoscopy? Simple stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Developmental Biology, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Invasive Species, Microbes and More, New Species, Personalized Medicine, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine learning to stool samples, they achieved a 90% detection rate—nearly matching colonoscopies, but with far less cost and discomfort. This breakthrough could revolutionize early cancer screening, helping catch the disease before it advances.

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Dirty water, warm trucks, and the real reason romaine keeps making us sick

July 25, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Bacteria, Diseases and Conditions, Endangered Plants, Foodborne Illness, Nature, New Species, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Romaine lettuce has a long history of E. coli outbreaks, but scientists are zeroing in on why. A new study reveals that the way lettuce is irrigated—and how it’s kept cool afterward—can make all the difference. Spraying leaves with untreated surface water is a major risk factor, while switching to drip or furrow irrigation cuts contamination dramatically. Add in better cold storage from harvest to delivery, and the odds of an outbreak plummet. The research offers a clear, science-backed path to safer salads—one that combines smarter farming with better logistics.

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Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

July 25, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Infant and Preschool Learning, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, music, Pregnancy and Childbirth, s Healthcare, Spirituality, Today&amp

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.