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Boston Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Kidney in Fourth Patient

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully performed the fourth pig kidney transplant in the U.S. The recipient of the genetically modified pi

ACP Issues Clinical Guideline for Pharmacologic Prevention of Episodic Migraine

In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online Feb. 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are present

Pain Linked to Increased Odds of Cigarette, Cannabis Use in Cancer Survivors

Among cancer survivors, pain is associated with an increased likelihood of cigarette smoking and cannabis use, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in

Mass Shootings That Claim Most Kids' Lives Are Done by Family Members

parents, aunts and uncles, siblings, grandparents and cousins. In 40 of the cases, the perpetrator was a parent.Much less common was death at the hands of an ac

Sister Study Shows Link Between Pregnancy Complications, Heart Risks

are common but dangerous complications of pregnancy. And numerous studies have shown that experiencing these issues places a woman at higher risk of heart disea

Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough

Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest o

Can GLP-1 Meds Harm Your Eyes?

Yes, rare cases of vision issues have arisen in people taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but the jury s out on whether the medications caused the eye trou

Big Breakfasts Help Keep Heart Patients Happy, Study Shows

were not linked to depression risk, the study found.The bottom line, according to the research team is this W hen you eat is as important as what you eat. Dieta

Breast Cancer: Fear of Recurrence Can Haunt Women for Years

A survey of hundreds of breast cancer survivors finds that tumor recurrence fear can wreak havoc on a woman s emotions. Cancer is all around us. Everything is a

FDA Approves Emblaveo (aztreonam and avibactam) for the Treatment of Adults With Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections