Two research teams detail advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, marking key steps on path to clinical trials
New advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, detailed by two separate research teams on Wednesday, mark key steps forward in the evolving field of xenotransplantation, the use of non-human tissues or organs to treat medical conditions in humans.
Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds, driven largely by rises in women and people in their 30s
Certain kinds of cancer are being diagnosed more often in younger adults in the US, a new study shows, and the increases seem to be driven by cancers in women and adults in their 30s.
This year’s RSV season may come at the typical time, experts predict, and new tools may help the fight
Last fall, children’s hospitals across the country dealt with an unprecedented early surge of patients with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. By October, there were so many sick kids needing care that some states declared states of emergency, and some facilities set up tents with extra beds in parking lots.
Weight loss and diabetes drugs cost more in the US than in other countries, KFF analysis finds
Weight loss and diabetes medications are priced much higher in the US than in other countries, according to a new analysis from KFF.
Pain after a heart attack linked with higher risk of death over next eight years, study finds
Someone who has any kind of severe pain a year after a heart attack may be more likely to die within the eight years afterward, according to a new study.
Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.
What to know about dengue as cases are reported in Florida
The Florida Department of Health placed two counties under a mosquito-borne illness alert as five cases of dengue have been reported in Broward and Miami-Dade counties in less than a month, weekly reports show.
Three respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them
Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu seasons, which infectious disease experts attributed to Covid-19 pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, influenza came roaring back, hitting early and hard.
Which arm gets the Covid-19 booster may make a difference, study shows
When you go to get your newly updated Covid-19 booster this fall, you might want to choose the arm the vaccine goes in carefully.
Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds
Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon found not guilty of aggravated menacing
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was found not guilty Thursday on an aggravated menacing charge, according to a spokesperson with the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and court records.
Philadelphia Eagles players carted off after suffering neck injuries have ‘movement in all extremities’
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo both have “movement in all extremities,” the team announced Thursday after both suffered neck injuries on separate plays.
Joey King wants people to understand what the SAG-AFTRA strike is really about
Joey King has been among the many familiar faces on picket lines in the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Sam Asghari breaks silence on divorce from Britney Spears, says ‘asking for privacy seems ridiculous’
Sam Asghari, husband to Britney Spears since June 2022, has made a statement on social media after filing for divorce from the pop singer on Wednesday.
Lizzo’s dance crews express support for her amid lawsuit
Lizzo’s dancers are expressing support for her after a lawsuit was brought against the singer by three of her former tour members. The “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” dance crews shared a letter on the group’s verified Instagram, writing that they “had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,” which Lizzo wrapped up this summer.
Latto has big energy for her bright future: ‘Once you work with Mariah Carey, anything is possible’
Being one the hottest female rappers in the game doesn’t shield you from a healthy bout of nerves. Just ask Latto, who at the age of 24 can already count herself among the new wave of hip-hop queens while also enjoying crossover success in reality TV.
Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together on her ‘Let It Be’ cover
Only country music icon Dolly Parton can manage to get Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together to record a new rendition of one of their band’s most iconic songs.
Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston
The Latina Leadership Podcast is bringing its first ever Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference to Houston on Friday, October 13, 2023.
San Jacinto Council Girl Scout Awarded $10,000
Adison Smith, has received the esteemed $10,000 Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship in acknowledgment of her outstanding project, "Cyber Guide: Helping Foster Kids into Adulthood."
Eric Braeden, ‘Young and the Restless’ star, says he’s now cancer-free
Actor Eric Braeden shared a positive health update. The “Young and the Restless” star, who has played Victor Newman for over four decades, took to Facebook Live to share news on his cancer battle.
