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Double-lung transplant in U.S. saves German mother of twins
Cornelia Tischmacher, husband Udo Kittelmann, and their 8-year-old twins, Lucie (L) and Leo reunited during spring break in April after mom's double-lung transplant…
Top 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms
Allergy season is upon us, and it’s bringing about some of the worst cases yet. "Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places they didn’t before," according to the American Lung Association…
130,000 more Igloo coolers recalled over amputation fears
Igloo has recalled another 130,000 coolers over fears that pinch points around the handles and latches could lead to finger amputations. Photo courtesy of the U.S.…
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer, the product’s maker announced on Friday. The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are…
FDA approves 3 natural food color additives
1 of 2 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved three new natural food color additives, part of Department of Health and Human Services…
Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation
An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease. Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed just before his 60th birthday, according to a press release…
First at-home test to screen for cervical cancer approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Teal Health to provide the nation's first at-home test kit to screen for cervical…
Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital
A young Maryland woman is "relieved and recovering" after doctors performed a novel surgery to remove her potentially deadly cancerous tumors. A surgical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) extracted the tumors,…
Survey: U.S. adults’ use of illicit opioids 20 times higher than previously estimated
1 of 2 | A study found Americans using illicit opioids, including fentanyl, is 20 times higher than previously estimated. Photo courtesy U.S. Drug…
Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it
Tossing in a load of wash at home sounds ordinary and harmless. But healthcare professionals who wash their work uniforms at home may be unknowingly spreading superbugs, according to a new study.Professor Katie Laird of De…
Ultra-processed foods tied to Parkinson’s disease risk
Ultra-processed foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, hot dogs and ketchup appear to increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study…
Cancer deaths and tax rates linked in surprising new study: Here’s how
People who pay more in taxes could be less likely to die from cancer. The link was revealed in a new study published in JAMA Network Open, which aimed to explore how state-level tax revenue impacts cancer screenings and mortality in…
1 in 10 doctors is burned out, study finds
About 10% of internal medicine doctors in the U.S. report a high level of burnout, researchers reported Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Photo by Vidal…
Parkinson’s patients who take ‘magic mushrooms’ see key benefits, study finds
As Parkinson’s cases continue to rise, the race is on for therapies to combat the effects of the disease — and researchers have pinpointed an unlikely source of relief. Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in some mushrooms, has…
FDA to boost surprise inspections at foreign-based food, medical plants
New policy arrived after pilot testing in China and India, FDA officials say. 1 of 2 | FDA…
Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment
Two years ago, Emma Dimery was told her stage 4 colon cancer was incurable. Today, she is healthy and cancer-free — and she says a last-resort clinical trial saved her life. Dimery, who lives in Minnesota, was just 23 when she was…
Test for condition related to high blood pressure not worthwhile, researchers say
Getting rid of an inaccurate test for aldosteronism could "improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce time to treatment," researchers from the University of Calgary in…
Cancer patients can relieve side effects with surprising activity
Dancing it out can be a great way to recover from chemo. That's according to new research from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, which found that dancing the tango can boost neurological recovery in cancer patients…
Kissing won’t pass gluten, new findings show
Saliva samples taken from the celiac patients showed that minimal gluten was swapped during a 10-second kiss, researchers said. Photo by Katie Salerno/Pexels…
Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes
Scientists have developed what they believe is the most widely effective antivenom ever — and the secret ingredient came from one man’s blood. In the course of their research, the team found a man, Tim Friede, who had been bitten…