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First pig kidney transplant in a person

A 62-year-old man with end-stage renal failure has become the first living person to receive a pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA.

Kids and cannabis, a worrying trend in the US

More and more states in the US are legalizing recreational cannabis, leading to concerns that teen use will increase. Tobacco consumption among high school students, including vaping and e-cigarettes, is a concerning 12.6%.

Improv theatre can help a stutter

Improv theatre can help a stutter.

Queer women smoke more, quit less

People who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual – particularly women – respond more positively to tobacco marketing, are more inclined to smoke cigarettes daily and may have a more difficult time quitting.

Catfish slime the next antibiotic?

Catfish slime may help you overcome the next infection

Design the UX/UI design of a medical system depending on its tasks

The development of medical technology solutions has accelerated – they cover an increasing number of areas and work with huge volumes of data. In...

Innovative Pain Management: Shock Wave Therapy in Brooklyn

As people seek alternatives to traditional pain relief procedures, which sometimes involve drugs with significant side effects and dependency difficulties, Brooklyn's healthcare scene is changing.

Leveraging Laser Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief

Laser therapy is a significant improvement in pain management, providing a non-invasive, drug-free option for chronic pain patients.

Did Vikings have dentists?

A new study on ancient Viking teeth showed that they modified their teeth for status and possibly beauty. There are signs of advanced dentistry, after scientists study X-rays of Viking teeth

Medical cannabis now legal in Greece and country eyes being major European grow hub

The €40 million project by Israel-based Tikun Olam, located near Corinth, will be built on a land parcel of six hectares. The facility includes 21,000 square meters of state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouses, a vertically integrated production plant and a fully equipped R&D department.

Treating epilepsy across the brain barrier with an injectable CBD

In a new study in animals they say their CBD-based injection that can last several weeks in the blood, passing through to the brain where it can offer relief against pain and epilepsy potentially for weeks.

Introduction to Mindful Movement from Body & Brain Through Yoga and Tai Chi

Yoga is a practice that was first created in ancient India. It is a holistic approach to wellness that encompasses three main areas — meditation, breath control, and physical postures. In this way, its goal is to achieve complete harmony between mind, body, and spirit.

Older and wanting to have a baby? Bathe your ovaries in the sun

Women who are late to find a partner or who put a focus on a career, usually have a harder time getting pregnant in their 30s and certainly in their 40s as they become less fertile. But a new study suggests the sun might give your egg follicles a boost.

You are drinking nanoplastics in your bottled mineral water

A new microscopic technique zeroes in on the poorly explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and your brain

Make Hibiscus Tea and Hibiscus Sherbet

Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely, and make tea from the fresh or dried flowers. Give other hibiscus varieties a pass, unless you have an authoritative source affirming that they're safe to consume. In any case, you'll probably want to pick up the dried flowers at a health food store. They last 6 months if stored in an airtight container, away from light.

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

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How Slow Travel Is Changing the Way We Explore

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Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

From Antarctica and South Georgia to the Galápagos and Thailand, fragile destinations are finding ways to manage tourism without shutting visitors out. Visitor caps, conservation fees, biosecurity rules and controlled access can reduce environmental damage while helping fund the protection of wild places.

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How Responsible Adventure Travel Can Protect the World’s Wild Places

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Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

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The Space Orchestra, and the search for extraterrestrial life, to eclipse celebration

The event will livestream eclipse views from Iceland and northern Spain, where the eclipse will be total, while the 35-member International Space Orchestra, made up of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers—performs a new orchestral interpretation of Voyager by PJ Harvey.

Canada’s healthcare became the world’s digital health laboratory. Now Europe is taking notice

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Jewish Climate Network founded so innovators don’t leave their identity at the door

Rather than retreating from climate change work, the Jewish Climate Trust organization has backed a new initiative designed to strengthen both climate action and Jewish community.
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