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First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement it was deeply saddened by Slayman's passing and offered condolences to his family.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Olive oil may lower your risk of dementia-related death — and 4 other things we learned about healthy living this week
This week's health studies show the benefits of movement, olive oil and even bird watching.
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What moms really need this Mother's Day: Less body-shaming, more support
Postpartum and perimenopausal women can face a lot of pressure about their appearance. Here’s how to start upending negative body images this Mother’s Day.
6 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Your doctor (and ChatGPT) will see you now. A peek into AI-assisted medical visits.
Doctors are experimenting with artificial intelligence in medical practices, hoping it will help with burnout and make patients feel heard.
9 min read - HealthNBC News
A new Covid variant has taken over, and experts predict a small summer wave
The KP.2 variant now represents 28% of Covid infections in the U.S., up from just 6% in mid-April, according to data released Friday by the CDC.
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Roughly 1 in 8 US adults have taken GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, poll shows
The data also showed that 6% of those polled said they were currently using a GLP-1 drug, such as Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic or weight-loss treatment Wegovy, or Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound. The poll highlights the growing popularity of the medicines, even as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk race to increase supply of the treatments, which have faced intermittent shortages over the past year.
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First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies
A man with end-stage renal disease who earlier this year became the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig has died, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston said. "The Mass General transplant team is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman," the hospital said in a statement on Saturday. "We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant."
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First person to receive pig kidney dies 7 weeks after transplant
Seven weeks after receiving the first-ever kidney transplant from a pig, a Massachusetts man died this weekend.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Effects of Globus Sensation (Lump in Throat)
Globus sensation is believed to arise from functional and psychological factors. To get rid of this persistent feeling, continue reading here.
7 min read - HealthAssociated Press
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope
Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. The half was the ailing Nabulo, who at age 12 grasped her mother’s meaning. "I hated myself so much,” Nabulo said recently, recalling the words that preceded a period of sickness that left her hospitalized and feeding through a tube.
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3 Atlanta police officers shot after responding to call about armed man
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
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Recipient of first pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The 62-year-old man who received the first-ever pig kidney transplant in the world has died, his family announced on Saturday. Richard Slayman underwent the four-hour procedure in March at Massachusetts General Hospital and was discharged from the hospital two weeks later on April 2. The hospital emphasized there was no indication Slayman's sudden passing was due to the transplant.
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Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
The Massachusetts man who received the first pig kidney transplant in the world has died.
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Oprah Winfrey apologizes for her ‘major’ role in ‘diet culture’: ‘I own what I’ve done’
Oprah Winfrey addressed the role she played in perpetuating diet culture over the years in a recent livestream.
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Farmers will now get paid to test their dairy cows for bird flu
Federal health authorities on Friday pledged nearly $200 million in an attempt to control the spread of bird flu among dairy cows.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Do you hear what I see? How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement
Detecting and tracking motion is key to survival. The ability to extract auditory information from a noisy environment changes when your brain isn’t wired to rely on vision.
4 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world
Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.
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Oprah Winfrey apologizes for being 'major contributor' to shaming diet culture and the 'wagon of fat' moment
The 70-year-old media mogul reflected on the role she played in perpetuating unsustainable weight-loss methods during a WeightWatchers live stream.
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These mothers lost children to opioid overdoses. On Mother's Day, they offer new approach.
Families seek new solutions as the U.S. experienced more than 100,000 overdose deaths for a second consecutive year.
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An asylum-seeker who died in ICE custody was sick for months. Advocates fear other ill people are not getting proper care.
A man who died earlier this year in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody had been sick for months, his condition seeming to worsen as he was held at a troubled detention center in Louisiana, advocates say and ICE records show.
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'Brown Girl Therapy' founder tackles South Asian mental health stigma in new book
"Brown Girl Therapy" founder Sahaj Kohli has published her first book, “But What Will People Say?”, delving deeper into mental health stigma among the South Asian diaspora.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
Lesbian and bisexual women die earlier than straight women, decadeslong study finds
Lesbian and bisexual women die earlier than heterosexual women, according to a study published last month in JAMA.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
California banned sales of flavored e-cigarettes in 2022 − but a study finds online stores are still selling them, even to kids
The study suggests that online sales to kids went unchanged in the months after the law went into effect.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.
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Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jessica Kensky earns doctorate in nursing
After losing a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Jessica Kensky proudly walked the graduation stage Friday with her service dog, Rescue, in hand.
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Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values
The resignations leave the longstanding pageant group without its top two titleholders for the first time in 72 years, shining a spotlight on its practices. The resignations have drawn calls for more transparency into Miss USA and its parent organization, both of which have faced controversy and scrutiny in the past. Voigt, crowned in September 2023, was the first Venezuelan American to win her title.
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Calls to poison centers for fentanyl exposure in kids increased nearly 54-fold since 2016
Calls to poison centers for illicit fentanyl exposures in kids under 6 years old increased from 10 cases in 2016 to 539 in 2023, according to a press release from America's Poison Centers. The figures come on the heels of a new study showing that over 321,000 children lost a parent due to drug overdose from 2011-2021. "It is imperative that the community provides resources to end the fentanyl epidemic and that people who use illicit drugs secure them from children by using opaque child-resista
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Woman to celebrate Mother's Day for 1st time after welcoming baby via surrogacy
A former Broadway performer-turned-nonprofit founder and yoga teacher is getting ready to celebrate her first Mother's Day after surviving an uncertain breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and embarking on a surrogacy journey. Sarrah Strimel Bentley, who first shared her breast cancer and fertility journey on "Good Morning America" and "GMA3" in October, said she is "incredibly grateful" to fulfill her longtime dream of becoming a mom. "And so I just prayed and I put all of my faith that thi
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks
Utility stocks are outperforming the broader markets. Here's a look at three top picks from analysts.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UFC St. Louis: Esteban Ribovics delivers wild head-kick KO to beat Terrance McKinney seconds into their fight
It took Esteban Ribovics only 37 seconds to get the win Saturday night.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Australian ambassador: 'American model is proving its resilience' despite threat from Chinese industrial policy
China may be outspending the US when it comes to industrial policy in sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, but America is winning on innovation where it can’t on price, according to one China expert.
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Derrick Lewis strips off shorts, moons crowd in St. Louis after KO win over Rodrigo Nascimento
“I appreciate St. Louis for letting me show my naked ass tonight."
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'I can see!': Shoppers say this No. 1 bestselling $8 eyeglass cleaning kit gets lenses 'crystal clear'
'Works like a charm' on all types of glasses, devices and more.
4 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
12 styles to shop in Lululemon's We Made Too Much section — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
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How Stephen Mulhern befriended Ant and Dec
TV presenter stroke magician Stephen Mulhern has explained how he originally became close with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly.
2 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Students at University of Birmingham warned of possible legal action over Gaza encampment
A letter issued to students at Birmingham University who have set up a pro-Palestine encampment has warned them they could face legal action.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Blinken, Sanders and Graham offer differing takes on latest State Dept. report on Israel's possible humanitarian violations in Gaza
Antony Blinken and Bernie Sanders praise Biden for withholding military aid to Israel. Lindsey Graham calls it the 'worst decision.'
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ring announcer mistakingly names wrong winner of Cherneka Johnson-Nina Hughes bout in wild scene
Like Steve Harvey and the "Moonlight" debacle, Lt. Dan Hennessey made a brutal mistake on the mic on Sunday in Perth.
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'Almost like wearing no bra at all': Get this Playtex bestseller for as low as $16 — that's nearly 60% off
More than 50,000 shoppers say its 'soft, not scratchy' wireless support is a revelation.
3 min read - USEngadget
The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech
According to a report by 404 Media, the intense solar activity over the last few days has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. Modern John Deere tractors as well as those from other brands rely on this technology for precision.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation and consumer spending updates ahead: What to know this week
A crucial reading of inflation faces investors in the week ahead after a string of disappointing reports to start the year dampened investors' interest rate cut hopes.
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SNL Recap: Maya Rudolph vogues her way back into 30 Rock in a Mother's Day-themed episode
The 'SNL' alum revived her Beyoncé impression, with a new Cowboy Carter twist.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Private equity is helping banks shed some of their risks
Banks are using "credit risk transfers" with private equity firms to help alleviate their regulatory burdens and protect against future losses.
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'Transformed my grilling experience': This No. 1 bestselling grill basket is just $26
A barbecue enthusiast's dream, this gadget comes with a brush and heat-resistant glove.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Pirates pitching phenom Paul Skenes lives up to the hype in wild, rain-delayed debut
The Pirates topped the Cubs 10-9 in a game that offered a reminder that Skenes alone cannot save Pittsburgh.
7 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Dar'shun Kendrick is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position she was elected to at the age of 27 in 2010.
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Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63
Mercedes planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63 instead of the expected four-cylinder PHEV. Slow sales of the new C 63 S could be part of the reason.
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Yeti's most popular tumbler has 5,600 reviews — and it just dropped in a new colour for summer
The Tropical Pink Collection is the newest, and pinkest, core colour added to Yeti's Rambler series.
3 min read - WorldEngadget
Pre-orders for Ghost of Tsushima on PC are being canceled in countries without PSN access
People who pre-ordered the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut in countries that don’t have access to PlayStation Network (PSN) were reportedly notified that their purchases have been canceled and auto-refunded.
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