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A rare disease is taking his vision. A gene therapy could help — if he can get it

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Judy and Courtney Stecker with their sons, Read (left) and Wheeler (right). Judy and Courtney Stecker CNBC Cures is proudly underwritten by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, whose support enables our journalism to elevate stories that advance research, innovation and patient care in rare diseases. If any parents should be able to help their sick child,…

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Pig kidney works in human body for 271 days – is this the future of organ transplants?

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A kidney transplanted from a pig has worked inside a patient for 271 days – the longest on record, say US doctors. Tim Andrews said the transplant gave him “hope” and spared him months of needing to go to hospital to have his blood filtered by a dialysis machine. The team at Mass General Brigham…

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PM Shehbaz orders improved healthcare facilities at PIMS – SUCH TV

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to expedite the process of health sector reforms. He was presiding over a meeting in Islamabad today [Wednesday] regarding the Ministry of National Health Services and the PIMS fire incident, shortly after returning from Kyrgyzstan. On this occasion, the Prime Minister was briefed on the health…

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Why Dolly Parton’s death can feel like losing someone you knew personally

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The death of Dolly Parton has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans around the world, many of whom have shared that they feel like they’ve lost someone they knew personally. Grief experts say it’s possible to experience genuine feelings of loss even if there wasn’t a…

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Beyond the scale: Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete weight-loss transformation

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Plastic surgeon Dr Sean Alemi poses in an operating room in New York, US, August 21, 2026.  — Reuters  As top-selling weight-loss drugs help more US men slim down, a growing number are seeking cosmetic treatments for sagging skin, hair loss and dental issues to complete their physical transformation, patients and plastic surgeons say. Mark…

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FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead that could help simplify care for some patients, the company announced Thursday.  The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens. It could also appeal to those who simply want…

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Pennsylvania health department reports 2 measles deaths in Lancaster County

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Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years, the state health department announced Tuesday. The two people who died were not vaccinated against the virus, and the deaths occurred in Lancaster County. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen held a news conference about the measles deaths on…

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Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana

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Since the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana has led the nation in reshaping its public health policies, including prohibiting state employees from promoting vaccines and embracing criticism of Covid health measures. I am a Louisiana-based reporter seeking to understand how changes to those policies have affected the everyday lives of people who live here. I am particularly…

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