Ben Linstrom

Hi, I’m Ben Linstrom! I’m a writer fascinated by the ever-evolving world of medical science and technology. Whether it’s the latest breakthrough study or a game-changing medical gadget, I love diving deep and sharing it in a way that’s easy and exciting to read.
Cardiology

MRI Scans Can Now Reveal Your Heart’s Functional Age

Your functional heart age might not match the number on your birthday cake. A recent international study led by the…

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Case Reports

Rare Infection Diagnosed with Metagenomic Test Saves Woman’s Eyesight After Five Years

In 2024, a 29-year-old doctor from Bristol had her eyesight saved thanks to a metagenomic test, a last-resort genetic sequencing…

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Oncology

NHS Trials Blood Test to Detect 12 Common Cancers with Over 99% Accuracy

A new NHS-backed trial is underway that could reshape the way cancer is diagnosed. The miONCO-Dx blood test, which uses…

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Research

Scientists Develop Antiviral Chewing Gum

In a shift away from conventional antiviral strategies, researchers have developed a clinical-grade chewing gum that significantly reduces the viral…

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Latest News

UK’s First Baby Born After Womb Transplant

When Grace Davidson held her newborn daughter Amy for the first time this February, she became the first woman in…

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Medical Specialties

Eli Lilly’s New Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Heart Disease Risk

A new experimental drug, lepodisiran, developed by Eli Lilly, has shown a significant reduction in lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels—by an impressive…

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Preventive Care

Want to Live Longer? Science Shows How Quitting Smoking Helps at Any Age

Smoking is a well-known health risk, but recent research shows that quitting can deliver significant benefits no matter your age.…

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News

Advanced Biomaterial Promotes Cartilage Regrowth, Potentially Avoiding Knee Replacements

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an innovative cartilage regrowth biomaterial that has shown significant promise in regenerating high-quality cartilage…

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News

Processed Red Meat Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Recent research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference has revealed a significant connection between the consumption of processed red…

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News

Scientists Discover New Hormone in Breastfeeding Women That Accelerates Bone Healing

Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and UC Davis have identified a groundbreaking hormone, CCN3, that…

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