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Groundbreaking pig kidney transplant patient released from hospital
In a monumental stride for medical science, Rick Slayman, 62, is poised to be discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a historic endeavor: the world’s first successful pig kidney transplant.…
Global leaders gather to tackle looming threat of “Disease X”
In a bid to address the looming threat of a potential global pandemic, officials from 194 countries have convened to negotiate a groundbreaking pandemic treaty, amidst discussions surrounding a mysterious entity known as “Disease X“.…
India debuts affordable gene therapy for cancer treatment
India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the nation’s inaugural indigenous gene therapy for cancer today (April 4, 2024) at IIT Bombay, marking a significant milestone in the fight against cancer. In her address, President Murmu…
Revolutionary sepsis diagnostic AI by Prenosis receives FDA nod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Prenosis’ groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tool for sepsis, marking a significant milestone in the realm of healthcare technology. Sepsis, a…
Ginger emerges as leading spice for blood sugar management
In the realm of managing blood sugar levels, spices play a crucial role beyond just adding flavor to our meals. While cinnamon has long been touted for its potential in reducing blood sugar and improving insulin resistance, health experts…
Lifestyle tweaks and supplements key in colon cancer prevention
Cases of colon cancer are on the rise among younger demographics, posing a significant health concern. With the disease now being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men under 50 and the second deadliest for women in the same age…
Strawberries, spinach lead EWG’s ‘dirty dozen’ list for 2024
In its annual report, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has unveiled the ‘Dirty Dozen‘ list for 2024, spotlighting the twelve fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. This list, established in 2004, serves as a…
New Zealand bans disposable e-cigarettes to curb teen vaping
New Zealand is set to enforce a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, alongside heightened penalties for vendors caught selling these products to minors. This announcement, made on Wednesday, underscores the government’s…
Study reveals intermittent fasting poses heart health risks
Intermittent fasting, a dietary trend gaining widespread popularity, faces scrutiny following a new study revealing potential risks to heart health. Presented at an American Heart Association meeting in Chicago, the study focused on…
Tasty solution – bananas lower blood pressure
More than 40% of women and over 50% of men worldwide unknowingly harbor the “silent killer” known as high blood pressure, a startling revelation from the World Health Organization (WHO). With a healthy blood pressure reading below 120/80…