Category: Health
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Arkansas man receives the world’s first whole eye transplant : NPR
[ad_1] This family photo shows Aaron James and his daughter, Allie in September 2022. Aaron was working for a power line company in June 2021 when he was shocked by a live wire. He nearly died. Ultimately he lost his left arm, requiring a prosthetic. His damaged left eye was so painful it had to…
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Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments : NPR
[ad_1] Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. Senators are getting creative with solutions. AILSA CHANG, HOST: ** OK. Let’s stay with developments in the Senate. One man there continues to hold up hundreds of military appointments. That’s Senator Tommy Tuberville. The…
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Meet the World’s First Whole-Eye Transplant Recipient
[ad_1] Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have performed what they say is the world’s first whole-eye transplant, combined with a partial face transplant, in an important step forward for the fields of both transplantation and vision restoration. In May, a team of more than 140 health care workers performed the 21-hour procedure on Aaron James,…
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Christmas Gifts For Men He’ll Love (+Stocking Stuffers)
[ad_1] Between friends, family, and employees, I’ve come up with a lot of gift ideas over the years. Christmas gifts for men are some of the trickiest to come up with, but I’ve managed to find plenty of great ones that meet my standards. The following thoughtful gifts are ones he’ll actually use and enjoy!…
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FDA Approves Most Potent Weight Loss Drug Yet
[ad_1] Weight loss drugs have dominated the headlines over the past year, and now there’s a new medication that may be the most effective one yet. On Nov. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tirzepatide (which will be sold under the brand name Zepbound), to treat overweight and obesity. Made by Eli…
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Loneliness during festival season: 7 tips for a happier Diwali
[ad_1] Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when families and communities come together to celebrate this festival. However, for some individuals, this joyous season can be a poignant reminder of their loneliness, whether it’s due to the loss of loved ones or living far away from family and friends. The feeling of isolation…
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Mental crisis calls to police can be deadly. Cities try new ways to respond : Shots
[ad_1] A social worker prepares to roll out with an officer at Denver Police District 5 on December 21, 2017. Denver has been a model for other cities, including Philadelphia, trying to create new ways to respond to emergency calls involving mental illnesses or drug addictions. AAron Ontiveroz/AAron Ontiveroz/Denver Post via Getty Images hide caption…
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FDA approves Zepbound, new Wegovy rival : Shots
[ad_1] Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. received Food and Drug Administration approval for an obesity drug called Zepbound that will be a rival to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. received Food and Drug Administration approval for an obesity drug called Zepbound that will be…
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Ozempic Can’t Fix America’s Obesity Crisis
[ad_1] What is obesity? Some people will tell you it’s a fancy word for being fat; others might say it’s a slur that pathologizes bigger bodies. And yet others will insist it’s a moral failing—one of laziness and poor willpower. For the past decade, however, the medical community has recognized that obesity is a chronic…
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Letting Kids Lead the Way, Critical Thinking, and How Education is Changing With Lisa Jendza
[ad_1] Child: Welcome to my Mommy’s podcast. This podcast is sponsored by LMNT. I’ve loved this company for hydration and for electrolytes, and this is something I consume almost every day and also give to my high school kids who are athletes and my younger kids to help keep them hydrated in the hot climate…