Share on PinterestFor the first time monkeypox was detected in a pet dog. The dog was an Italian greyhound the same breed as the dog seen above. Jen Marquez Ginn/500px/Getty Images Wild animals, including rodents and primates, are known to get infected with monkeypox in countries where monkeypox is endemic. Now for the first time, …
Share on PinterestEye surgery in the future may be easier with the use of bioengineered cornea from pigs. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images In a pilot study, researchers said they were able to restore sight to people who were blind by using bioengineered cornea manufactured from pigs. The researchers said the new procedure is …
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Share on PinterestExperts say the best time to get a flu shot is before the illness starts circulating in your community. FG Trade/Getty Images Experts say the flu season in the United States could start early this year. They add the illness could also be stronger this season due to the low number of cases …
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Share on PinterestResearchers eating in the morning and afternoon only can help with weight loss. Jeremy Pawlowski/Stocksy United Researchers say a diet plan that restricts eating to between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. can help you lose weight. They add that such a time-restricted diet plan can also help improve blood pressure and overall mood. …
Share on PinterestA new drug has been approved for treatment of a newly designated subtype of HER2 breast cancer. Maskot/Getty Images About 55 percent of people with breast cancer fall into a subtype known as HER2-low breast cancer. Federal regulators have approved the use of the drug Enhertu to treat this newly designated subtype. Experts …
Share on PinterestFrom cooking with banana peel flour to frying up some banana peel bacon, there are a number of ways you can turn the skin of this fruit into a healthy treat. Nicolas Balcazar/EyeEm/Getty Images New research finds banana peels can be powdered and used to increase the nutritional value and shelf life of …
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Share on PinterestChildren hospitalized for COVID-19 can have lingering symptoms months later. Alexandra Pavlova/Getty Images Researchers say 27 percent of children hospitalized for COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic had health issues months after being treated. They said the most common ailments were activity impairment and persistent symptoms. Experts say parents can help …
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Share on PinterestUsers on the social media platform TikTok are gaining attention by spreading false claims that Titanium Dioxide in tampons causes cancer, yet there is no evidence it does. Ani Dimi/Stocksy United A viral TikTok video is spreading misinformation that an ingredient occasionally found in tampons — titanium dioxide — can cause cancer. Though …
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A stroke can impair a person’s movement, sensory abilities, speech, and other functions. Scientists in Germany say a brain-robot apparatus may be able to help a person with paralysis after a stroke regain some mobility. The device was used in research in which study participants used the brain-robot interface to move their hands. People who …
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Green tea has long been cited for potential health benefits. Now a new study looks at green tea extract and finds it may help reduce blood sugar levels. It may also lower gut inflammation, according to the research. Green tea is known for its long list of potential health benefits, like improved brain function and …
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