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Nine Red Flags That Could Signal Chronic Inflammation
health11 days ago

Nine Red Flags That Could Signal Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation isn’t just aging or a single disease. Experts describe persistent fatigue, joint pain and stiffness, unexpected weight changes, skin issues, poor sleep, malaise, GI symptoms, fevers, and cognitive fog as potential red flags. Diagnosis can be challenging because there’s no single gold-standard test; doctors rely on history, physical exams, and tests like ANA, C-reactive protein, and ESR. Start with a primary care physician and consider rheumatology if symptoms suggest inflammatory disease. Risk factors include genetics, smoking, stress, excess abdominal fat, poor sleep, and processed-food diets. Lifestyle steps—quality sleep, regular exercise, healthy weight, Mediterranean diet, and avoiding smoking—can help reduce inflammation. Ensure not to self-diagnose; consult a clinician for proper evaluation.

via HuffPost|
#chronic-inflammation#diagnosis#fatigue
Rethinking Autism: Experts Urge Splitting the Spectrum into Subgroups
science20 days ago

Rethinking Autism: Experts Urge Splitting the Spectrum into Subgroups

A UCL editorial argues Autism Spectrum Disorder may be too broad to guide care, noting the UK prevalence has surged to about 1 in 57 and highlighting distinct early-diagnosed vs. late-diagnosed groups with different genetic and clinical profiles. With no biological biomarker, diagnosis relies on behavior and self-report, risking misdiagnosis as the spectrum expands. The piece calls for splitting autism into precise subgroups and focusing on individuals' specific needs to improve diagnostic accuracy and targeted interventions.

via Neuroscience News|
#autism#diagnosis#prevalence
Autism redefined: diagnostic drift, rising prevalence, and the risk of misdiagnosis
health21 days ago

Autism redefined: diagnostic drift, rising prevalence, and the risk of misdiagnosis

Uta Frith argues that shifts in diagnostic criteria and broader definitions of autism have changed what the label means, contributing to an uneven rise in prevalence and a growth of the autism spectrum that blurs boundaries. The piece explores drivers of this drift, including tensions between social and medical models of disability and the role of comorbidities in expanding or complicating the spectrum. It calls for greater diagnostic precision and refined phenotyping to distinguish true autism from overlapping conditions, aiming to reduce misdiagnosis and improve targeted care.

via cambridge.org|
#autism#diagnosis#health
Alzheimer’s Is the Most Common Dementia, Yet Other Forms Vary Widely
health25 days ago

Alzheimer’s Is the Most Common Dementia, Yet Other Forms Vary Widely

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but many other types exist under the dementia umbrella; early symptoms differ—memory loss is typical of Alzheimer’s, while other dementias may affect processing, behavior, or language. Diagnosis uses medical history, cognitive testing, neurological exams, brain imaging, and blood tests, and while FDA-approved meds mainly target Alzheimer’s, treatments for other dementias are more limited. Prevention focuses on staying physically, cognitively, and socially active and managing cardiovascular risk factors.

via Prevention|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-health#dementia
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis and What It Means for Her Life
health27 days ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis and What It Means for Her Life

Singer Carly Simon, 83, announced she has Parkinson’s disease. The article explains that Parkinson's is a progressive brain disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, balance and movement difficulties, and notes risk factors such as age and family history. It also emphasizes that there is no cure, but treatment options, exercise, and therapy can help manage symptoms, and that diagnosis typically requires a medical evaluation rather than a single test.

via HuffPost|
#carly-simon#diagnosis#health
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and new album plans
entertainment29 days ago

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and new album plans

Carly Simon has disclosed that she has Parkinson's disease, describing its progression as unpredictable and sometimes frightening, while continuing to write, sing and work with treatment; she also shared that she recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth on her face. The 83-year-old singer is releasing a new album, Comes In Waves, in August 2026, with the first single Howl.

via BBC|
#carly-simon#comes-in-waves#diagnosis
Spit test could slash years-long endometriosis diagnosis wait
health1 month ago

Spit test could slash years-long endometriosis diagnosis wait

A saliva-based test called Endotest detects microRNAs in spit to signal endometriosis, potentially shortening the typical diagnosis wait from as long as 11 years. In the UK, NICE has approved its use in clinician offices for three years, though it is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool. The test aims to speed diagnosis, enable earlier treatment, and reduce invasive procedures for a condition that affects about 1 in 10 women worldwide.

via New York Post|
#diagnosis#endometriosis#endotest
Blood test may diagnose endometriosis without surgery, study finds
health1 month ago

Blood test may diagnose endometriosis without surgery, study finds

Edinburgh researchers identified a distinct blood androgen profile in women with endometriosis, enabling correct identification of the condition in over 95% of cases in a small study; this could lead to a non-surgical diagnostic blood test, but requires validation in larger, more diverse populations and comparison with other hormonal conditions; industry partners are sought to develop the test, and researchers hope it could shorten diagnosis times that currently average more than a decade in Scotland.

via BBC|
#androgens#blood-test#diagnosis
Late-life autism: why seniors go undiagnosed and how families can help
life-and-style2 months ago

Late-life autism: why seniors go undiagnosed and how families can help

A Guardian piece notes that as many as 89–97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed, calling this a neglected generation, and it guides families on recognizing late-life signs, weighing the benefits of diagnosis, and how to pursue assessment—via GP or regulated private clinicians—and how to support older relatives through routines, communication strategies, and access to care whether or not a formal diagnosis is obtained.

via The Guardian|
#adhd#aging#autism