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Doctors have a new tool: an Alzheimer’s blood test. The @fda recently approved the first test that uses a blood sample to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here: yalemedicine.org/news/blood-tes… #alzheimers #bloodtest #memoryloss

Hugh Taylor, MD, was sold on his profession the moment he delivered his first baby. He set about finding a way to combine his love of biology with #OBGYN. Read about his journey to chair of OB-GYN here: yalemedicine.org/news/hugh-tayl… #NoOrdinaryDoctor Yale School of Medicine

For more on healthy sleep, read here: yalemedicine.org/news/how-to-ge… #SleepTip #NoMoreSleepMath #HealthySleep #YaleMedicineTips

Palliative care is a caregiving approach for anyone with a serious or chronic medical condition; its goal is to maximize quality of life and manage symptoms. Read more here: yalemedicine.org/news/palliativ… #palliativecare #chronicillness #endoflifeplanning

Introducing #MedicalVocabularyMondays! Every Monday, we’re breaking down medical terms you’ve heard before but might not fully understand—starting with “aphasia.” Follow along each week to learn a new medical term! #BrainHealthAwarenessMonth

Might a #kidneycancer #vaccine that prevents recurrence change the trajectory for patients with the disease? It’s possible, based on a recently published Yale study. Though the study is small and early stage, the results are very promising. Read here: bit.ly/3G1YsDC

Certain ticks, primarily the #lonestartick, can carry #alpha-gal and transmit it to people by biting them. In some people, it triggers a reaction that causes an allergic response whenever they eat red meat, or when they use products derived from mammals. bit.ly/3HLs60F

#Maternalmortality has been rising in the U.S. There are many reasons for the increased risk of pregnancy complications that lead to maternal death, but about 84% of pregnancy-related deaths are thought to be preventable. Read more here: bit.ly/3G74AdO

Health tip: Soothe a ‘Razor Blade’ Sore Throat The new #Nimbus variant of #COVID-19 is causing a sharp, 'razor blade' type of soreness in the throat (pharyngitis). The reason? The variant replicates in the throat lining, causing cellular damage. Try these soothing solutions.

It's Medical Vocabulary Monday! This week's term is especially timely as much of the country swelters under a dangerous #heatwave: hyperthermia. #Hyperthermia is the opposite of hypothermia, which occurs when the body gets too cold. #MedicalVocabularyMonday #heatsafety

Men tend to develop heart disease up to 10 years earlier than women. But recent research is challenging the common preventative of taking an aspirin everyday to lower risk. Learn more: bit.ly/4llpgxE #heartdisease #healthyheart #menshealthmonth #menshealth

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Check the graphic to see when you need to be screened: bit.ly/3HXfTpy #menshealth #menshealthmonth #prostatecancer #prostatecancerawareness #cancerscreening

Body Mass Index (#BMI) and Body Roundness Index (#BRI) both indicate whether you’re at a healthy weight, and can give doctors a general idea of your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and more. While both assess weight ranges, they do so differently. bit.ly/3Tadp9K

Health Tip: Learn What Triggers Low Testosterone #LowT has many causes and can effect males at any age. Sports injuries, pituitary gland problems, cancer treatments, sleep quality are all factors in addition to natural aging that can impact your levels. #menshealthmonth

Watch as Dr. Chapiro talks with WTNH News 8 about #livercancer care here at Yale. wtnh.com/news/health/th… Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale School of Medicine

It’s Medical Vocabulary Monday! This week’s term is one you may have heard before, but might not fully understand: #goiter. What medical term are you curious about? Drop it in the comments and we might feature it next time! bit.ly/44mGOmg #MedicalVocabularyMonday

Research shows there are simple strategies that can lower your risk for #dementia. In fact, these approaches could be enough to prevent nearly half of dementia cases worldwide, according to one estimate. Here are seven strategies to lower your risk: bit.ly/3I6pH0C

Is a mineral or chemical sunscreen best? Can you make your own natural sunscreen? Is spray or lotion better? Get answers to your sunscreen questions from Yale Medicine dermatologists: bit.ly/3Gog255 #skincancer #skincancerawareness #sunscreen #safesummer

Persistent #heelpain can slow you down. In many cases, a common foot condition called #plantarfasciitis is the culprit. The good news is that, in most cases, simple at-home measures can make a significant difference. bit.ly/44HI4Si #footpain

Health Tip: Fading Fireworks Can Be an Early Sign of Heart Disease Don’t brush off erectile dysfunction (#ED). If your love life isn’t lighting off like it used to, it might be more than a bedroom issue—your heart might be sending a warning. bit.ly/3GsJpmD #4thofJuly