The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
All eight babies show no signs of having mitochondrial DNA disease. The…
Category: 5. Health
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Trump Diagnosed With Vein Disorder. A Doctor Explains
From left: First lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his … More
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The Cool Tech Hiding In Your Dentist’s Office
n this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at all the tech making the dentist’s office more comfortable, a new company building automated construction equipment, a potential new class of virus-fighting compounds and more. You can sign up…
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‘Rehab’ exposes the dark underside of U.S. drug treatment centers
In Rehab, journalist Shoshana Walter investigates the systemic pitfalls of drug treatment programs, which prevent people’s recovery from addiction.
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How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown.
“I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know. It was the anxiety. It was just a lot,” he said. “I was under a lot of…
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About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research
Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower levels. That is a key finding of a new…
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How The Texas Floods Became A Healthcare Crisis Planning Wake-Up Call
INGRAM, TEXAS – JULY 12: A pick up truck drives over a flooded bridge on the bank of the Guadalupe … More
The floodwaters came fast, but the failures in disaster planning had been building…
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CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks
Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell growth and the proper…
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Trump’s Budget Cuts And Tariffs Fuel 15% Hike In Individual Premiums
Individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act could jump at least 15% for the 2026 benefit year … More
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Why Trump’s leg swelling could be a warning sign for millions
In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart Association is sharing important information on the condition and its association with…
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