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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FDA finds lead contamination in ground cinnamon products
In a concerning development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice. This…