Does anyone need an artificial pancreas? That may soon become a reality for people with type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom. Researchers from the Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge developed an artificial pancreas that they tested on patients with type 2 diabetes who were on dialysis due to end-stage…
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Not too long ago, we told you about the ongoing dangers of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” leaking into our waterways for years. It’s been an issue for a while. Now, it’s become a problem for shareholders, namely their profits. It turns out that money (or losing it) gets things done. Investors from some of the…
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Did you throw caution to the wind and eat or inhale your food all the way through the holidays? It happens more than you realize. You’re not alone. Not by a long shot. Millions of Americans don’t worry about caloric intake, excessive fats, or serving sizes. A 2019 survey found that nearly half of Americans…
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The holidays are upon us! Excitement, joy, and, dare we say it… stress. Few things in life can create such instant internal contradictions as the holidays. Here are a few tips that Joe did himself. They are tried and true. 1. Sleep We talk all the time about the importance of sleep. It’s even more…
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According to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes, the rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing. Recently, the organization released its annual “report card” on maternal and infant health, which involves a newly updated calculation system. They took a comprehensive look at premature births, and they found that the…
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A modern medical miracle happened in Davis, California. The second patient ever to undergo a landmark stem cell procedure for spina bifida — while still in the womb — was born. Well, he’s a few months old already. His name is Tobi, and “he’s a rock star!” Spina bifida, also known as myelomeningocele or MMC,…
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We’re willing to bet you didn’t have “widespread fungal infections” on your 2022 headline bingo card… but here we are. Research suggests that fungal infections are significantly more widespread than doctors and patients alike have realized. And they’re expected to grow more in the coming years! Dr. George Thompson, an infectious disease specialist at the…
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Men age faster than women… But, the gap is shrinking. According to research from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, men are biologically older than women. Smoking and men’s larger bodies may partially explain the observed sex difference. Starting in the 20th century, life expectancy in the Western world increased quickly. However, women still have…
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A new study out of Boston suggests that polarizing political events like elections can adversely affect our sleep and emotional well-being. Shocking, we know. The study substantiates the impact of major political events on sleep and how it affects the public’s mood, well-being, and alcohol consumption. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) published…
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Before you reach for dry shampoo, which we all know is used as a quick fix between washes, you should know that they are an increasing health concern. According to findings released on Tuesday, more of the aerosol spray-on products were tainted with a cancer-causing chemical. Benzene — the contaminant behind nationwide recalls of dry…
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