Simple blood test predicts organ dysfunction and disease up to ten years before symptoms appear

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A simple blood test can predict diseases like diabetes, cancer, or dementia up to 10 years before symptoms appear. The study analyzed data from nearly half a million people, identifying changes in blood composition linked to organ dysfunction, allowing prediction of various illnesses. This breakthrough could shift healthcare towards disease prevention, enabling lifestyle interventions for individuals at risk in their forties.


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