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Towana Looney, a previous kidney donor, became the first individual to live with a pig kidney that has been gene-edited to function fully. For thousands of people waiting for transplants, her tale of tenacity and medical progress offers hope. Towana Looney, 53, has a new lease on life after eight years on dialysis thanks to…
A nationwide discussion on vaccine safety is sparked by a legal petition filed by one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s supporters contesting the FDA’s clearance of the polio vaccine. Public health advocates express concern about the decision, as experts highlight the life-saving potential of vaccines in the fight against deadly diseases. A lawyer close to…
During her second pregnancy, Dr. Naseem Khorram’s regular prenatal blood test unexpectedly turned up concealed malignancy, which resulted in a life-saving discovery. Prenatal testing has the ability to identify moms’ undetected malignancies, according to recent research, underscoring the need for improved awareness and procedures. When regular prenatal blood tests revealed something unexpected, Dr. Naseem Khorram’s…
Young Benji, who has made great strides, is among the youngsters whose access to necessary autism therapy is being restricted by UnitedHealth’s internal cost-cutting policy. Experts caution that the company’s activities may have long-term effects on state healthcare systems and children’s development as the number of insurance denials rises. It seemed miraculous to Sharelle Menard…
In the midst of abortion access restrictions, a new report from the CDC shows that many U.S. women are lacking in the most important parts of family planning services: contraception and counseling. With such huge inequities based on race and income, access work is critical to empowering reproductive health choices. The alarming underutilization of family…
HPV testing is the recommended cervical cancer screening strategy for women aged 30-65, according to a recent health task group draft. This novel strategy seeks to increase access to life-saving screenings and enhance early detection by including self-collected samples. A significant advancement is being made in the prevention of cervical cancer. For women between the…
The secret of “Conan the Bacterium,” a microorganism that can withstand high radiation levels, has been discovered by scientists. In addition to providing new safeguards against radiation-related hazards on Earth, this finding has the potential to completely transform astronaut safety in deep space. There is a little marvel with superhuman skills deep within the microscopic…
Iconic pollinators to ecosystems, monarch butterflies face alarming population declines due to habitat loss and climate change. US wildlife officials are proposing listing the monarchs as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and that is spurring renewed efforts to save this cherished species. Thousands of miles to the forests in the center of Mexico, it…
In his latest Netflix special, actor Jamie Foxx shares his terrifying experience of surviving a stroke and brain hemorrhage. His recovery story—from a coma to relearning fundamental functions—is a tribute to fortitude, faith, and family support. Finally, Jamie Foxx is opening up about the horrific health crisis that almost ended his life in 2023. In…
Trichloroethylene, or TCE, and perchloroethylene, or PCE, are hazardous chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks. In a landmark move, the EPA has outlawed these dangerous chemicals. The landmark decision supports safer alternatives while protecting workers and consumers. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently banned two general solvents: trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene. Both of them…
