Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness?
Ahead of the Monday, April 8th solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun — which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage. … Read More
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Solar eclipse preparation includes 7 key tips for protecting your eyes from the sun
Ahead of the Monday, April 8th solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun — which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage. … Read More
Ice therapy shown to kill breast cancer tumors in new study: ‘Important technique’
Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In breast cancer patients, cold therapy was … Read More
Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital
The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday. Rick Slayman, 62, had end-stage kidney disease … Read More
Cancer cases in the spotlight as White House declares April 2024 ‘Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month’
The White House has declared April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. In a proclamation issued on March 29, President Joe Biden acknowledged the “enormous progress” that has … Read More
Tuberculosis breaks out at Chicago migrant shelters following measles cases
Chicago health officials have announced that a “small number” of tuberculosis (TB) cases have been reported at some migrant facilities following a recent outbreak of measles among migrants living in … Read More
Baby sleep dangers revealed in new study as nearly 70% of infant deaths were due to co-sleeping
Allowing babies to sleep outside their cribs or dedicated solo sleep spaces can have life-threatening risks. That’s according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read More
Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to ‘lack of immune defense’
As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic. On Wednesday, the European … Read More
Woman sings Taylor Swift during brain surgery, plus a husband’s mission to cure cancer
SHAKE IT OFF – A New Jersey woman sang Taylor Swift songs during her own brain surgery. The patient shares her amazing story and photos. Continue reading… AUTISM AWARENESS – … Read More
Principles to live to 100, based on data from the 5 healthiest places around the world
More than half of the global population — at least 4.5 billion people — did not have coverage or access to essential health services in 2021. That’s according to the … Read More
