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Blood test for colon cancer screening is approved by US regulators 07/29/2024 11:54am • WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. Test manufacturer Guardant said the Food and Drug Administration approved its Shield test for screening in adults 45 an Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says 07/29/2024 11:26am • NEW YORK (AP) — Tongue-tie —a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding — may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors' group said Monday. The American Academy of Pediatrics is the latest, and largest, medical society to sound an Olympic qualifying wasn't the first time Simone Biles tweaked an injury. That's simply gymnastics 07/29/2024 11:24am • PARIS (AP) — The scene looked dramatic. To the thousands of people inside Bercy Arena on Sunday during women's gymnastics qualifying — from the A-list celebrities to the fans who had traveled from all over the globe to catch Simone Biles — it certainly felt dramatic. To Biles, her teammates an Power of attorney and preparing your home — what to do when you become your parent's caregiver 07/29/2024 11:15am • In WTOP's series "Parenting Your Parents," reporter Sandra Jones delves into a difficult task many adults will eventually face — taking care of their parents. Here in Part 1, Jones opened up about how she took on the difficult role of helping her mom cope with illness in her last days. You m Ryan Crouser ready to chase 3rd straight Olympic shot put crown with aching elbow on the mend 07/29/2024 09:21am • PARIS (AP) — Two-time reigning Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser's workout routine used to be throw, throw, throw. Now, it's ice, ice, ice. It's the only way to quiet a nerve issue in his right arm that required a procedure three months ago and has placed his chances at a three-peat in jeopar Simone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know 07/29/2024 08:22am • PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles dominated during qualifying with the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Sunday despite limping on her left leg and saying she had an issue with her calf. Here's what we know about Biles' status: What’s the latest on Simone Biles’ calf injury? U.S. c The Latest: Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela election as opposition claims irregularities 07/29/2024 03:25am • Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday, even as his opponents were preparing to dispute the results, setting up a high-stakes showdown that will determine whether the South American nation transitions away from one-party rule. Shortly after midnight, Iran's supreme leader endorses reformist Pezeshkian as new president. He takes oath Tuesday 07/29/2024 12:10am • TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as president, allowing the reformist politician and heart surgeon to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program. During an endorsement ceremony, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ur Is a Physician Loan the Right Mortgage for You? 07/28/2024 08:00pm • Doctors straight out of medical school are bound to have sizable student loan debt and minimal savings for a home down payment. Despite excellent income potential, it can still be tough for them to qualify for a traditional mortgage program. Some lenders take all of these factors into consideration 7 Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects That Could Save You Money 07/28/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to see why you might be thinking about DIY projects instead of hiring a professional. In the best of circumstances, maintaining a house means there's often some big expense or repair around the corner. Maybe you're saving up to replace your roof. Maybe before that you plan to have your hom Full-time engineer Nic Fink relishes the first Olympic medal of his late-blooming career 07/28/2024 05:42pm • NANTERRE, France (AP) — For Nic Fink, this was a long time coming. Which only made it sweeter. The 31-year-old swimmer, who splits time at the pool with a full-time engineering job, claimed the first Olympic medal of his late-blooming career Sunday night. Fink tied for the silver medal in the 100- Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying 07/28/2024 04:42pm • PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side at the Olympics. USA Gymnastics team doctor Marcia Faustin by her side. A look of concern on both their faces. Three years ago in Tokyo, the scene ended with Biles removi ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever 07/28/2024 01:30pm • Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 m Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists 07/28/2024 01:23pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr. Downey is returning to Marvel's films, but not as Iro Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know 07/28/2024 10:43am • WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the