A close-up of a first aid kit with essential medical supplies and medications, promoting preparedness for emergencies.
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As you watch your favorite shows on TVs or via streaming platforms, you will eventually see the advertisement: a reassuring voice, a nifty kit opened up and displayed on a…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 1.1 million to 1.4 million deaths worldwide each year. While this growing threat is typically linked to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, new research suggests another factor may also be playing a role: certain weedkillers.
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Caring for people with chronic disease accounts for the vast majority of the $5.3 trillion the U.S. spends every year on healthcare. AI can help…
A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relief without undergoing major surgery.
For Cynthia Schraf-Fletcher, 74, the results were “remarkably” successful.
Nearly a year after receiving genicular artery embolization (GAE) on her right knee,…
A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations for exercise and protein intake are largely aimed at preventing deficiency, not helping people achieve the best possible long-term health, independence, and quality of life. The paper tackles…
Flesh-eating, hooked-mouth maggots have wriggled their way back into the United States. As of June 21, 15 cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico in cows, goats, sheep and even a dog.
The screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) threatens the…
Pancreatic cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the pancreas. 3d illustration
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because the protein driving it sits deep inside the cell, out of reach of most modern medicines. A new experimental treatment takes a different path. Instead…
Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community pushed you away because of your sexuality or gender, these childhood experiences of prejudice can also affect your future relationships.
Many LGBTQ+ people…
Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal are taking place continuously throughout your life.
Beneath their hard surface, your…
For months, Edward (Ed) Waldner knew something wasn’t right. At 55 years old, he felt constantly drained, no matter how much or how little he had done during the day. He wondered whether sleep apnea might be to blame. He also noticed subtle changes in the way he walked, including times when his…