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Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a human patient, the hospital announced on Thursday. The 62-year-old patient, Richard Slayman of Weymouth, Massachusetts, had end-stage kidney disease, according to a press release from the hospital. After receiving his first kidney transplant from a human donor in 2017, Slayman’s organ began failing again in May …

MINNEAPOLIS – Over $113 billion in U.S. tax dollars have already been sent to help Ukraine fight off the Russian invasion. But an additional $60 billion in aid is stalled in Congress and defense officials warn Ukraine is running out of resources. In Ukraine, there is a shortage of soldiers, ammunition and confidence that Western aid will come soon. Tens …

Retinoids are a very confusing topic, even for some dermatologists and skin care experts. Retinoid is the catch-all term used by professionals for skin care products that fall under this category. Retinol is most commonly found in an over-the-counter product, and Retin-A is the branded retinoid. ASK A DOC: ‘DO I NEED TO WASH MY FACE EVERY NIGHT?’ Tretinoin is …

The future of cancer research is in good hands. Six high-school students in the U.S. are dedicated to making progress toward improving the diagnostics and treatment of the disease. The students were finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search, which is the country’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition hosted by the Society for Science in Washington, …

Karl Marx could have been forecasting the future ofCalifornia when he said that history repeats itself – first as tragedy, then as farce. The tragedyisa state budget of $225.9 billion this year, with a budget deficit equivalent to nearly one-third of that figure – $73 billion, according to the latest estimate from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office. The farceisCalifornia state …

When Creighton basketball player Isaac Traudt’s teammates take a break at practice, they might grab a drink of water, chat it up or go over assignments. Traudt does that, too, but not before he checks a device attached to his body that tells him his blood glucose level. Depending on what it says, he might need to grab some energy …

It’s become common knowledge that drinking and driving don’t mix — but should you get behind the wheel after popping a pill? It depends on the type of medication, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While most medicines are safe to take on the go, some may cause side effects that can interfere with the ability to …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to public health officials warning that the number of U.S. measles cases this year has already matched the entirety of 2023. “From January 1 to March 14, 2024, CDC has been notified of 58 confirmed U.S. cases of measles across 17 jurisdictions, including seven outbreaks in seven jurisdictions …

Two House Republicans are sponsoring legislation to stop federal funding for medical schools with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, andGreg Murphy, R-N.C., will host a press conference at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday on the EDUCATE Act,which looks “to eliminateall Federal funding,including student loans,to medical schools and accrediting institutions with race-based mandates and DEI practices,” according …

Those closest to Bruce Willis are celebrating a major milestone in the actor’s life just one year after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. On Tuesday, the “Die Hard” star’s oldest daughters; his wife of fifteen years, Emma Heming Willis; and ex-wife Demi Moore took to social media to celebrate the actor on his 69th birthday. “Oh Daddio, to be …