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US surgeons mark achievement as pig kidney survives in human over a month

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A team conducts a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart on a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease, at the University of Maryland Medical Center on January 7, 2022. — Reuters Health experts have revealed — after transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a human — that the organ survived for over a…

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New COVID subvariant, Eris, is now most common and fastest-spreading in US: ‘Never going away’

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A new variant called Eris has entered the COVID scene, but experts don’t expect it to have a substantial impact on health protocols just yet. Eris, a subvariant of Omicron, is a fast-spreading variant that is responsible for more than 17% of cases in the U.S., making it the most common in the country right…

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Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk raises outlook as sales of its weight-loss drug soar

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A selection of injector pens for the Saxenda weight loss drug are shown in this photo illustration in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., March 31, 2023.  Jim Vondruska | Reuters Novo Nordisk, which makes the weight-loss drug Wegovy, raised its outlook for 2023 Thursday, as it reported soaring sales. The Danish pharmaceutical company reported a 30% increase…

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Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds

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Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…

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6 Foods One Should Have For Healthy, Germ-Free Teeth – SUCH TV

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When talking about the health of your teeth, you are what you eat. Sugary foods, such as candies and fizzy beverages, resulting in tooth decay. A healthy diet is important for good oral health. Nutrition has an immediate effect on your teeth and gums. Impoverished nutrition may result in tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease….

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Fitness Regime: 5 Health Benefits Of Adding Whey Protein Supplements

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When it comes to nutrition and fitness, one name that frequently surfaces is – “Whey Protein”. It has gained popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and health-conscious individuals for its numerous benefits. Whether you aim to build muscles, enhance recovery, or improve overall health, whey protein can be a valuable addition to your dietary routine.  …

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A Theory of Childbirth’s Evolution May Not Be What You’re Expecting

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It’s a question on every new parent’s exhausted mind: Why are babies born so helpless? In 1960, an American anthropologist laid out an influential explanation rooted in human evolution. As our early ancestors began walking upright, Sherwood Washburn argued in 1960, they evolved a narrower pelvis to make walking long distances more efficient. At the…

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India pharma exports soaring despite cough syrup deaths, trade body says – Reuters News Agency

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Health 25 July 2023, 6:19 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that India’s pharmaceutical exports this fiscal year are set to grow nearly twice as fast as last year to hit sales of $27 billion, driven by strong U.S. buying, a government-backed trade body told Reuters, despite deaths linked to Indian-made cough syrups.  Market Impact…

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UAE reports first MERS case in decade; WHO fears more in store

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A woman waits to be tested by medical staff, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, at the Cleveland Clinic hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 20, 2020. Picture taken April 20, 2020. — Reuters Fearing more cases to come, World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday said that a 28-year-old man had tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus…

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