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US Man Dies After Wrong Organ Removal – Surge in Surgical Errors Raises Alarm

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A 70-year-old Alabama man recently passed away in a Florida hospital after a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen. Such errors, known as “never events” because they should never occur, are unfortunately more common than they should be. Never events include operating on the wrong organ or side of the body, inserting […]

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Boost Heart Health: Why Broccoli May Beat Carrots

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A study from Edith Cowan University found that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale are more effective at lowering blood pressure than root vegetables, potentially benefiting heart health and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Research involving middle-aged and older Australians with high blood pressure revealed that cruciferous vegetables—such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower—were more effective

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Scientists Reveal a Simple Strategy Proven to Reduce Alcohol Consumption

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Researchers have found a successful way to encourage people to drink less alcohol: emphasize the heightened cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption and combine this with tracking every drink. In a 2021 study, researchers found that combining messages about “why to reduce” alcohol intake with “how to reduce” it could effectively promote better health. While

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Dr. Hologram is Now Seeing Cancer Patients Virtually

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In August 2021, LA-based Portl introduced a 7-foot-tall hologram projection box for realistic remote communication. Now rebranded as Proto, the company has announced that its Epic technology enables cancer patients to consult life-size virtual specialists. Proto, founded in 2019 by David Nussbaum, leverages his experience creating large holograms for concerts, movie premieres, and fashion shows.

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Epilepsy Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Symptoms by 50%

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A commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness. Sulthiame’s Unexpected Benefits Sulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage childhood epilepsy. However, in a randomized, double-blind

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Study Links Belly Fat to Chronic Pain

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A pioneering study has linked excess belly fat to chronic pain, but the positive news is that weight loss may reduce waist size and help alleviate widespread musculoskeletal issues. Researchers from the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia, and Monash University analyzed UK Biobank data from 32,409 individuals who had undergone MRI scans

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Scientists Say this Simple Dietary Change Can Improve Skin Health and Boost Immunity

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A recent study found that snacking on baby carrots three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoid levels in young adults. These levels rose even more when the carrots were combined with a multivitamin containing beta carotene. Carotenoids, which give many fruits and vegetables their bright red, orange, and yellow hues, can be measured in

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Nanowarming Technique Revolutionizes Organ Transplantation

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A new two-step method that utilizes nanoscale magnetic rods to safely rewarm frozen tissues could improve the long-term preservation of donor organs. This technique offers an alternative to existing time-restricted methods and opens the door to more life-saving transplants. Vitrification allows for long-term, damage-free preservation of organs by keeping fluids in a glass-like, amorphous state,

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WHO Study: Mobile Phones Not Linked to Brain Cancer

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A systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio Waves Mobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has

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Our Gut Microbiomes may be Hiding Promising New Antibiotics

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Bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics more quickly than new drugs can be created, so scientists are exploring the human gut—a highly competitive environment with about 100 trillion microbes—to find potential components for combating diseases. Researchers in the US examined the gut microbiomes of 1,773 individuals, analyzing 444,054 proteins that had been previously identified for

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