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Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, a prospect that could help people with spinal cord injuries. Neuralink's study is estimated to have a primary completion date of 2026, with the full study expected to be complete in 2031. Eligible patients must have very limited or no hand, wrist, and arm movement due to spinal cord injury or a neurological disorder called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Should you be wearing a weighted vest on your daily walks?
Experts talk about the benefits of weighted vests and why you need to make sure they fit properly.
4 min read - HealthABC News
1 in 9 US children now have ADHD, with surge in diagnoses since 2016: CDC
Diagnoses of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have surged in the United States over the last several years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, which examined data from more than 45,000 parent responses to the 2022 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), found that in 2022, 7 million children between ages 3 and 17 had previously been diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million from 2016. This equates to ab
3 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory? Early research drives a color noise buzz
You may have heard of white noise used to mask background sounds. The science is new with only a few small studies behind it, but that hasn’t stopped thousands of people from listening to hours of these noises on YouTube and on meditation apps that provide a palette of color noises with paid subscriptions. WHAT IS PINK NOISE?
3 min read - HealthNBC News
The first pill for postpartum depression is finally getting to patients. Doctors say it’s working.
The first-ever pill for postpartum depression, zuranolone, was approved last year. Doctors are starting to prescribe it to patients, with positive results.
7 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Gospel singer undergoes lifesaving kidney transplant after losing mom, 2 sisters who battled chronic kidney disease
Tammy Edwards has for 30 years carried on a legacy of music in her family as the lead singer of the gospel group Tammy Edwards and The Edwards Sisters. Edwards, then in her late 40s, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, a diagnosis also given to her mother, Diane, and two of her sisters, Tonette and Tina, during their lifetimes. Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which a person's kidneys have become damaged over time and can no longer filter blood as they should, leading to an incr
4 min read - HealthCBS News
Why "stress bragging" can annoy your co-workers and hurt your career
Employees who constantly emphasize how stressed out they are at work are shooting themselves in the foot, study suggests.
3 min read - CelebrityNBC News
EXCLUSIVE: Christie Brinkley details how doctors found skin cancer
Christie Brinkley is opening up about her skin cancer diagnosis two months after she revealed she was diagnosed with the disease.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Subsidiary of Colombia's Grupo SURA plans to dismantle health business
BOGOTA (Reuters) -A subsidiary of Colombian conglomerate Grupo Sura said on Tuesday it has asked for regulatory permission to dismantle its health business, in the latest blow to Colombia's healthcare system. The government of President Gustavo Petro last month took control of two major insurers - Sanitas and Nueva EPS, which had some 16 million clients combined - alleging they failed to provide adequate care. A senate committee rejected a health reform proposed in April by Petro, who has str
2 min read - USABC News
Man charged with 'misleading' woman into taking abortion pill
A Massachusetts man has been charged with misleading a woman into taking medication to end her pregnancy under the guise that he was giving her iron and vitamin pills, according to officials. Robert Kawada, 43, and the woman were in a relationship when she became pregnant, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Kawada then allegedly secretly gave her a commonly used abortion pill while intending to end her pregnancy, ultimately resulting in her miscarriage, according to a prelim
1 min read - LifestyleCBS News
How a California rescue farm is helping animals and humans heal from trauma
The Gentle Barn, nestled in the mountains north of Los Angeles, offers unique therapies to help traumatized animals heal. In turn, these animals provide unexpected comfort and healing to humans.
3 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Jimmy Kimmel provides health update on son Billy after 3rd open heart surgery
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel provided a health update about his 7-year-old son Billy after Billy's third open heart surgery. Kimmel took to Instagram on Sunday to share a long message detailing his son's operation and thanked the medical team for their work. Kimmel garnered a lot of attention in 2017 when he tearfully recounted on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" the terrifying moment he learned about his son's heart defect.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Novo blames US health system after criticism over Wegovy price, Bloomberg reports
The Danish drugmaker's comments, made in a letter to Senator Bernie Sanders on Friday, come amid an ongoing investigation by a U.S. Senate committee into the higher prices of the drugs in the United States compared to other countries. Novo Nordisk did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
J&J acquires experimental skin disorder drug for $1.25 billion
J&J will acquire a unit of Numab, backed by the parent of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, to gain rights to the experimental treatment for eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. The disease, which affects 30 million people in the United States every year, was the focus of J&J's $850 million acquisition of drug developer Proteologix earlier this month. J&J, which has recently narrowed its focus to medical devices and drugs, has struck major deals this year, ahead of looming competition from bi
1 min read - WorldReuters
Bird flu vaccines for laying hens prove effective in practice
PARIS/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Bird flu vaccines for laying hens are effective in practice, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, while confirming plans to vaccinate poultry against the virus that ravaged flocks around the world and is raising fears about human transmission. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has killed or caused the culling of hundreds of millions of poultry globally in recent years, most of them laying hens, which sent egg prices rocketing. Research in
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Analysis-Weight-loss drug forecasts jump to $150 billion as supply grows
As millions seek access to weight-loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, increasing supplies, possible wider usage and a growing number of would-be rivals are leading some experts to raise annual global sales forecasts for the treatments to about $150 billion by the early 2030s. "It is very unusual to have a medicine that is capturing the imagination of millions of people," said Michael Kleinrock, senior research director at healthcare analytics firm IQVIA Institute for Data Science. Mos
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Uganda tackles yellow fever with new travel requirement, vaccination campaign for millions
Uganda has rolled out a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign to help safeguard its population against the mosquito-borne disease that has long posed a threat. Uganda will now require everyone traveling to and from the country to have a yellow fever vaccination card as an international health regulation, Baganizi said. Ugandan authorities hope the requirement will compel more people to get the yellow fever shot amid a general atmosphere of vaccine hesitancy that worries healthcare provi
3 min read - WorldNBC News
Mike Tyson is 'doing great' after health scare on flight
Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday and had to be tended to by paramedics, his representatives said.
1 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
The more Americans who take Ozempic, the faster the US economy could grow, Goldman Sachs says
With the US obesity rate hovering at around 40%, tens of millions of Americans could take GLP-1 drugs over the next few years.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
These 7 Summer Fruits and Vegetables Are Healthy for Your Heart, According to Dietitians
Seasonal produce offers tons of heart-health benefits. Consider these 7 fruits and vegetables when looking for a snack this summer.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media
Plant care advice abounds on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – but not all of it is good. A plant expert debunks four common recommendations.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls
Member countries kicked off the World Health Organization's annual assembly on Monday with hopes of improving global readiness for deadly outbreaks like COVID-19, after an ambitious “pandemic treaty” ran aground last week. Health officials are racing to get the world to agree to new ways to prepare for and fight an inevitable future pandemic. A bold project to adopt a pandemic “treaty” at this week’s World Health Assembly was shelved on Friday as 2 1/2 years of work ran into disagreements over
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There's little help, and some people are chained
In Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. The project in the Bombay suburb of the capital, Freetown, started in the past year when a group of people tried to help a colleague’s younger brother off the drug called kush. “The only time I left the room was when I went to the bathroom,” Christian Johnson, 21, recalled.
6 min read - USWashington Post
Covid will still be here this summer. Will anyone care?
By now, it’s as familiar as sunscreen hitting the shelves: Americans are headed into another summer with new coronavirus variants and a likely uptick in cases. This is shaping up to be the first covid wave with barely any federal pressure to limit transmission and little data to even declare a surge. People are no longer advised to isolate for five days after testing positive. Free tests are hard to come by. Soon, uninsured people will no longer be able to get coronavirus vaccines free.Subscribe
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nvidia, Nasdaq reach record highs as AI rally continues
Wall Street is starting the holiday-shortened week in a muted mood as the wait for the Fed's favorite inflation data begins.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Umpire Ángel Hernández, after long and controversial run in Major League Baseball, set to retire
Ángel Hernández, by both fans and players alike, has long been considered one of the most hated umpires in Major League Baseball.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Jon Bon Jovi confirms Millie Bobby Brown married his son at the weekend
The rock star has said the rumours are true that Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is now his daughter-in-law.
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
Apple's new M2 iPad Air tablets drop to record-low prices
The new M2 iPad Air is on sale already, and some models are available for record-low prices.
2 min read - USYahoo Celebrity
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed by car thieves 'without provocation,' police say. Here's where the investigation stands.
Johnny Wactor, former "General Hospital" star, was shot and killed in downtown L.A. Police are now asking for the public's help.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
Christie Brinkley, 70, loves this 'powerful' anti-aging beauty product — and it's 40% off until tonight
Last day to shop: save 40 per cent off sitewide during SBLA's extended Memorial Day sale (Canadians can shop too!).
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This 'versatile' lightweight cardigan is 'perfect' if you're looking for a bit of coverage this summer
This "lightweight" summer cardigan has you covered on breezy summer days.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
'It's overwhelming': Canadians say their financial fears for retirement are impacting their mental health
From depression to high blood pressure, the financial stress of retirement can have serious impact on Canadians' mental and physical health.
6 min read - BusinessAutoblog
BMW R20 Concept unveiled with minimalist design and 2.0-liter flat-twin
Unveiled at Villa d'Este, the BMW R20 Concept gets a 2.0-liter evolution of the brand's air-cooled flat-twin and a pure, minimalist design.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Walmart's extended Memorial Day sale is a treat — these are the 35 best deals on summer essentials, outdoor faves and more
Post-holiday haul: A Keurig hot and iced coffee maker for $89, an adorable mini projector for just $85 and a robovac-mop combo for $240 off.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA offseason preview: There is plenty to build on with a healthy Tyrese Haliburton
The Pacers need to stay healthy and strike a balance between offense and defense that allows them to make a deeper run in the postseason.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Cher loves these 'bootyfull' wide-leg pants from Amazon, and they're down to just $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon out indefinitely with torn Achilles, not yet ruled out for all of 2024 season
Tanoh Kpassagnon tore his Achilles while running a drill at a team workout earlier this offseason, the Saints confirmed on Tuesday.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
20 of the best golf gifts for the dad who never misses a tee time
Show him how much you love him — and his favorite hobby — with a rangefinder, custom balls or a new bag for his gear.
1 min read - TechnologyAutoblog
2025 Acura MDX prices rise thanks to new tech and audio
Prices for the 2025 Acura MDX rise from $850 to $2,000 thanks to new tech and a new audio system. The brand also reworked the trim structure at the top.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
'Kung Fu Panda 4' team didn't want to start making the film without 'perfect villain,' voiced by Viola Davis
The DreamWorks movie Kung Fu Panda 4, starring Jack Black, is now available to own on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Porsche 911 enters its hybrid era
For the first time in its 50-year history, the Porsche 911 is getting electrified, with hybrid power coming to the iconic sports car later this year.
2 min read - WorldEngadget
The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Psst ... Amazon has a secret coupon page — save up to 50% on everything from LED lights to pizza pans
Plus, more Memorial Day savings that haven't ended yet on home goods, tech, clothing and beyond.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
2025 Rivian R1 certification document reveals new battery, wheel options
Rivian's certification paperwork for the R1 models reveals changes like new LFP batteries, a standard heat pump, tire and wheel changes, and new colors.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Here's the evidence presented against Donald Trump in his hush money trial
Before the jury begins deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, here are the biggest pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution in their case against the former president.
11 min read - USYahoo Sports
Mike Tyson 'feeling 100%' after reported medical scare on plane
Tyson provided an update on his health Tuesday alongside a sly shot at his upcoming opponent Jake Paul.
3 min read - CelebrityTheBlast
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rocks Stunning Swimsuit In New Snap, But Gets Accused Of 'Photoshop'
Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrated her 50th birthday with an Instagram post flaunting her physique after her spat with Jasmine Crockett.
5 min read - OpinionSalon
Legal expert calls out Trump lawyer's "blatant and wholly inappropriate" closing message to jury
The judge was "right to be mad" at Trump attorney Todd Blanche, says Loyola Law Prof. Laurie Levenson
5 min read - CelebrityFox News
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor's ex-fiancée pleads for officials to 'make changes' after star's murder
Tessa Farrell, who was previously engaged to "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, broke down in tears over the actor's death.
5 min read - WorldThe Independent
Passenger dies after jumping off world’s largest cruise ship as it sets sail from Florida
The passenger was pronounced deceased sometime after he was found and bought back to the giant vessel
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