Over a decade ago actress, author, model and DJ Grace Wethor was told that she only had about six months to live due brain cancer. She’s had quite a life ever since.
Category: 5. Health
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Grace Wethor On Her Decade Of Brain Cancer Since Given 6 Months To Live
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Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation
A new study in The Lancet Digital Health suggests the brain can respond to stroke in a surprising way. Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) found that people with severe physical…
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New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested
For the first time since 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have released updated clinical guidance on how to screen for and manage blood cholesterol. The recommendations were published in the Journal of…
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What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
A new study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that the way teenagers eat could influence their mental health. The team also lays out a detailed plan for future research to better understand how diet and mental well-being are…
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Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in helping smokers quit
A comprehensive review of global research on smoking cessation suggests that e-cigarettes containing nicotine may help more people quit smoking than other commonly used methods. These include nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches, gum,…
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This new therapy turns off pain without opioids or addiction
A new preclinical study has identified a gene therapy that directly targets pain-processing areas in the brain while avoiding the addiction risks linked to narcotic drugs. The findings could offer new hope to more than 50 million Americans living…
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CDC Report Calls BA.3.2 COVID-19 Variant Dubbed ‘Cicada’ A New Lineage
A recent CDC MMWR report described the BA.3.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant, nicknamed “cicada,” as a new lineage of COVD-19 virus. The WHO considers it a variant under monitoring.
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Howie Mandel Pushes Back Against ‘You Look Great For Your Age’
On a recent episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” comedian and longtime AGT judge Howie Mandel explained why he didn’t like being told “You look great for your age.”
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COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know
A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States.
As a pulmonary and critical care doctor, I see many patients who are at high risk for severe…
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This new carbon material could make carbon capture far more affordable
Stopping carbon dioxide (CO2) before it enters the atmosphere is a critical way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. While carbon capture has been around for many years, it has not been widely adopted because most systems are costly and inefficient….
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