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Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient
A pig kidney functioned for a record 271 days inside American patient Tim Andrews, allowing him to avoid dialysis while waiting fo
topicDaraxonrasib for Previously Treated RAS -Mutant Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
The FDA approved Rasonque in August 2026, a drug also known as daraxonrasib. While the medication is already authorized for metast
topicRFK Jr. accepts PA child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily ‘politicized’ death
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accepted that a child died of measles in Pennsylvania, though he claims Governor Josh Shapiro "politiciz
topicYounger Generations Are Aging Faster
Younger generations are experiencing increased biological and social stressors, leading to a decline in overall well-being and acc
topicNew Studies Link Menopause Hormone Therapy to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Recent studies indicate that hormone replacement therapy could offer brain health benefits for women, including potential reductio
topicThe omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain
High-dose omega-3 supplements may not improve memory, cognition, or brain structure. Research indicates these supplements fail to
topicMaternal mental health is making headlines. Experts say it’s long overdue
The trial of Lindsay Clancy for the deaths of her three children has intensified national scrutiny of postpartum mental health sys
topicWhat We Know About Measles Deaths In Pennsylvania As RFK Jr. Cries Foul
The CDC has excluded two measles-associated deaths from its official count despite an announcement from Governor Shapiro on Friday
Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial
A clinical trial found a ketogenic diet reduced liver fat by 67% after 4 to 5 months, significantly outperforming Mediterranean an
topicNew Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition
Scientists at UCSF created the largest molecular interaction map for autism to determine how genetic mutations directly alter brai
topicConsuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan - news-medical.net
Dietary protein requirements appear to shift based on life stage and health objectives. While previous research suggests low-prote
topicWhy men die younger than women
The primary cause for why men die younger than women remains unidentified. Current intelligence shows no new biological or social
topicEbola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to two new health zones, affecting a total of 60 areas. The outbreak has resulted i
topicCases of life-threatening allergy spread by ticks are rising in Illinois, expert says
Cases of alpha-gal, a life-threatening allergy spread by ticks, are increasing in Illinois. The allergy, also known as red meat al
topicHealth alerts issued as cases of painful illness typically found in tropical countries spreads across Florida
Cases of dengue fever, a painful illness typically found in tropical countries, are rising across Florida. Health alerts have been
topicPeople with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants, clinical trial finds
A clinical trial found that people with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants, speci
topic2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany, 4 others sickened
Two airport workers in Germany have died from malaria likely contracted from a mosquito that arrived on a plane. Four others have
topicStatins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows
A world-first clinical trial, STAREE, found that statins can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in healthy people
topicWarming waters could expand brain-eating amoeba risk
A North Carolina teenager is critically ill from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted while swimming in freshwat
topicStudy of Brain Proteins Spurs Optimism for Autism Treatments
Research into brain protein interactions is shedding new light on the causes of autism, spurring optimism for potential treatments
topicTrump administration quietly signals possible changes coming to childhood vaccine schedule
The Trump administration is considering changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, sparking concerns among health experts. The pro
topic3 states battling new measles outbreaks. What to know
Measles outbreaks are affecting Wisconsin, Ohio, and other US states. Wisconsin has reported 92 confirmed and 6 probable cases in
topic‘Behind every case, a person’: the man leading DRC’s Ebola fight on the human cost hidden behind the numbers
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to 60 health zones, with the UN chief condemning 'indifference'
topicBat crawls into woman’s mouth as she sleeps
A woman, identified as a doctor from Richmond, woke up to find a bat trying to crawl into her mouth while she was sleeping. She re