A 66-year-old man recently became the 4th recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney in the United States. A team of surgeons performed the transplant in late January at the Massachusetts General Hospital. This operation is part of an FDA-approved clinical trial examining whether organs harvested from genetically modified pigs can remain functioning in human...

Brittany Burnette was working as a nursing home director in Tennessee in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation. When vaccines became available in January of the following year, Brittany got her shot in the hopes of protecting her patients from getting infected. Six months later, she started experiencing pain in her hips that...

Recent studies have revealed potential negative effects of radiofrequency radiation from cell phone towers on trees. One particular study conducted from 2006 to 2015 in Germany, showed that trees near cell phone towers were exposed to radiation that resulted in significant damage. Notably, the damage often started on the sides of the trees that were...

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition characterized by muscle and joint stiffness. Occurring mainly in the hips and shoulders, polymyalgia symptoms either appear suddenly or gradually over several days. This condition rarely impacts individuals younger than 50 and is most common in seniors over the age of 65. The condition is often confused with fibromyalgia,...

Nowadays, more and more adults are turning to cannabis to address a range of health issues. These conditions range from dealing with depression and anxiety to reducing arthritic inflammation and relieving nerve pain. A growing number of individuals are also starting to use cannabis for dementia relief. Emerging evidence suggests that cannabis may help reduce...

Growing older is an inevitable process that is characterized by various changes, such as graying hair. However, new research has revealed that a certain antioxidant may considerably slow down the graying process. Considering that so many people would like to delay the signs of aging as much as possible, the market is full of products...

Heart failure affects more than 64 million people around the world. It’s therefore not surprising that people are always looking for effective ways of supporting their hearts and managing heart failure. Patients are typically given a whole range of different medications to deal with their condition and symptoms. However, these medications are often accompanied by...

Elon Musk has long claimed to know a lot about a variety of subjects, ranging from EVs to AI. He also seems to think he understands healthcare, questioning the way it is run on the platform he bought, X. However, his remarks were met with considerable pushback, such as a response from Mark Cuban which...

Have you ever wondered how cholesterol in your body can lead to a heart attack? Well, first of all, you need to know that vascular plaque starts with inflammation. Say for instance, your blood pressure has been running high for quite some time. What happens is that high blood pressure starts to put considerable strain...

We all know the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. While that may be somewhat true for your physical health, a new study has shown that oranges may be beneficial for your mental health. In fact, according to the study, eating one orange every day can potentially lower your depression risk...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with almost 1 in every 6 deaths attributed to the disease. It is, therefore, no surprise that so much time and resources are spent trying to find treatments and prevention strategies. In 2021, researchers revealed that they had discovered that a particular type of collagen may...

Since it was first unveiled to the public in the 1350s, the Shroud of Turin has remained a great mystery. Exhibited as the burial shroud used to wrap Jesus after he was crucified, the faint image of a bearded man can be observed imprinted into the cloth. This idea was considered debunked in the 1980s...