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An experimental new urine test can reveal if men with early prostate cancer will probably need aggressive therapy or can be left untreated but monitored, UK researchers say. Current PSA blood tests cannot do this, meaning many men experience unnecessary worry, investigations and treatment. The prostate urine risk (PUR) test looks for genetic markers to […]
Jarva Jar/Shutterstock It’s the test you’ve never heard of, but it can help parents and coaches recognize a concussion fast. While watching my 7-year-old’s last soccer game, my mind jumped from thought to thought. “How did we already lose her uniform socks?” “Did I forget the team snack?” “Please don’t crash into the girl next […]
Brianna Griepentrog/Taste of Home Forget the salsa. Forget the guacamole. We love salsa con queso! When it comes to dips for tortilla chips, I enjoy a good salsa or guacamole if I can find avocados that are perfectly ripe. But if I spot queso dip at the snack table at a party, that’s what I’m […]
Did your favorite brand make the top three? Taste of Home During the peak of summer, there’s nothing I like better than relaxing in my backyard with a good book. To really settle in, I like to grab a homemade cookie or two and a tall glass of iced tea. When I’ve got tea on […]
Looking for the best hot dogs to pop on the grill? We put the most popular brands to the test. Taste of Home There are two types of people in the world: Those who prefer burgers and those who prefer hot dogs—and the divide becomes clear at any cookout. Personally, I’m firmly in the hot […]
It’s basically a SELF mantra at this point: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is hella important. Is it the most delightful way to spend your time? No. Is it a vital part of looking after your health, sexual and otherwise? Absolutely. When you go in for routine STI testing, you might realize that your […]
Sparkling waters are all the rage, but is top dog LaCroix really the best? We tested 11 brands to find the best sparkling water. Taste of Home Is it just me, or is there sparkling water everywhere you look these days? I’m not complaining—sparkling water is a great alternative to all those sugary sodas (though […]
Women who are too anxious or embarrassed to go for a smear test could instead provide a urine sample to be screened for cervical cancer, research suggests. A trial found urine testing was as good at detecting a virus called HPV that is a big risk factor for the cancer. Bigger trials are still needed […]
When the message I’d been anticipating for six weeks finally popped up in my inbox, I froze. Did I really want to see the results of my dad’s DNA test? Sure, why wouldn’t I? But I hesitated to click on it. I took a few deep breaths and told myself I was being dramatic. At […]
On a chilly Sunday morning, is there anything more comforting than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? Sticky, spicy, and covered in delicious icing, there’s no better way to kick off the day. But on those lazy weekend mornings, we’re not always in the mood to make cinnamon buns from scratch (although these 12 […]
Taste of Home When your sweet tooth strikes, you may find yourself aimlessly scanning the frozen food aisle of the grocery store, each carton of ice cream vying for your attention with the promise of creamy, dreamy satisfaction. But with dozens of brands from which to choose, how do you know if you’re buying the […]
A Test Kitchen went on the search for the absolute best potato chips. Find out which brand had them craving than just one. Finding the best potato chips Taste of Home When it comes to snacking, you can’t beat the classic potato chip. They’re crispy, salty, and taste great straight out of the bag—though we […]
Pregnant women in England will be able to get a new type of blood test to check for the potentially life-threatening condition pre-eclampsia. NHS England is making PLGF testing more widely available as evidence suggests it speeds up diagnosis which could save lives. Mums-to-be who develop pre-eclampsia have dangerously high blood pressure which can damage […]
Women are to be offered the chance to carry out smear tests at home in a bid to cut the rates of cervical cancer. The pilot scheme will see some women given self-sampling kits in London and north-east England. It comes as take-up of cervical screening hits a 20-year low, with concerns that embarrassment could […]
England’s Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has been criticised by doctors for over-reacting to a DNA test he said had saved his life by revealing a “higher risk of prostate cancer”. Some senior medics said the test had shown his risk was normal and he would be wasting NHS resources acting on it. And GPs warned […]