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Biorobotic heart could aid research on heart disease treatment
Scientists built a biorobotic heart by replacing the heart muscle in the left chamber with a soft silicone robotic pump system powered by air. Image by Manisha…
Fauci admits social distancing not based on science, ‘sort of just appeared’
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U.S. scooter injuries triple, costs rise five-fold in four years
UCLA researchers report that scooter injuries nearly tripled across the U.S. between 2016 and 2020, many serious enough to require orthopedic and plastic surgery. Photo by…
Bottled water found to contain tens of thousands of ‘tiny plastic particles’ in new study
People who drink bottled water may be getting more than just hydration, some researchers claim. A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Musician plays guitar while surgeons remove his brain tumor
By playing the guitar during an "awake" portion of his two-hour surgery in December, Christian Nolen allowed doctors to protect his manual dexterity while scooping out as much…
Expert tips to revive dry skin during the winer and glow all season long
As winter settles in, many individuals experience the discomfort of dry, flaky skin due to the cold weather, low humidity and indoor heating. However, combating this…
Study pinpoints how psychiatric drugs lead to weight gain
Research in mice is pinpointing how weight gain linked to psychiatric drugs happens -- and how to stop it. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Weight gain has long…
Hearing aid use could help people extend their lives, USC study finds
Wearing hearing aids could increase life span, a new study has found. Research by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that people…
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
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Seniors in New York City share New Year’s resolutions for 2024: ‘Never too late’
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Study: Sickle cell disorder patients less likely to get full COVID-19 vaccine dosage
Sickled and other red blood cells are evident in a photo by UCL Medical School. Sickle cell disease is a disorder afflicting nearly 100,000 Americans. Now a new study suggests…
Screen time for kids under age 2 is linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, new study finds
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Microplastics found in overwhelming majority of American meat, water, plants: study
A new study finds that the overwhelming majority of protein foods such as meat and fish are contaminated with microplastics. The comprehensive study, conducted by…
Study explores whether a statin inhaler could relieve asthma, COPD
A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seeking to determine whether a "statin inhaler" might reduce the airway inflammation that makes breathing difficult…
Court case could push cost of HIV PrEP higher
A case that is winding its way through the court system might push the cost of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis to levels that are unaffordable for many. File Photo by Aaron…
Philadelphia measles outbreak raises concern as vaccination rates fall
Eight Philadelphia residents are known to have contracted measles, the city's department of health said in an update on the outbreak released Monday. Measles is highly infectious,…
Experimental vaccine may help patients with pancreatic cancer
ELI-002, a therapeutic vaccine in clinical trials, targets the patients' lymph nodes, seeking to destroy the mutant DNA that can give rise to new tumors. Photo by Arek…
Annual breast cancer screenings linked to lower risk of death, study finds
Making breast cancer screenings an annual event could save women’s lives, new research suggests. In a study led by Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona,…
Marijuana use doesn’t boost athletic performance, study shows
A small group of runners reported greater enjoyment and a more intense "runner's high" when they exercised after using marijuana, according to new research. File Photo by Corey…
All ears for ‘sexy’ hearing aids: Designers transform key devices into cool accessories
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