Health

Diabetes patient produces own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant – without anti-rejection drugs  TechSpot First gene-edited islet transplant in a human passes functional trial  Medical Xpress Transplanted Islet Cells Survive Without Immune Suppression  Medscape Novel T1D Therapy Opens the Door to Cell Transplants Sans Immunosuppressants  MedPage Today Diabetic Man With Gene-Edited Cells Produces His Own Insulin—No Transplant Drugs Required  Gizmodo Source link

In the span of a couple of months, she broke both hips and fractured her shoulder, confining her to a wheelchair. Immobility and subpar care led to a gruesome pressure wound on her foot that her depleted, 65-pound body could never heal. What kind of society insists on keeping a person alive in that condition? In her predementia days, my …

Pelvic floor issues can have a big impact on your quality of life, particularly if you’re dealing with incontinence or experiencing pain. In the US, over 25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic incontinence, according to the National Association for Continence, but there are exercises you can do to help. “We should all be strengthening our pelvic floor in …

The anti-sunscreen movement and what to know about its claims  The Washington Post As influencers spread ‘toxic’ claims, what is the truth about sunscreen?  The Guardian Debunking sunscreen myths with the state’s top public health official  WGBH Danielle Lloyd hits out at ‘dangerous and false’ sunscreen information amid skin cancer battle – after Sam Faiers wrongly claimed many SPF brands are ‘harmful’  Daily Mail …

Men and Women Reflect on Their Mistakes Differently, Study Finds  SciTechDaily Source link

Naina Mishra seemed to turn up at the yoga studio in Euston, north-west London, out of nowhere. She wasn’t referred by anyone; she didn’t come with a friend. A 21-year-old woman of Indian heritage with an American accent who grew up in Hong Kong and had recently arrived in London, Naina just “fell in” off the street in January 2022, …

Antidepressant vortioxetine linked to greater cognitive and mood improvements in Alzheimer’s patients  PsyPost Source link

An electronic knee sleeve is helping people with osteoarthritis to walk further and reduce pain, researchers have said. The wearable device has been developed by a team from the University of Southampton with input from physiotherapists and surgeons. The sleeve uses transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Tens) – with electrodes printed around the knee area, which are connected to an electronic …

Cannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids  The New York Times Source link

Even the ‘Basic Instinct’ star wasn’t immune, as it seems.In 2010, Hollywood icon Michael Douglas publicly revealed he was battling stage IV throat cancer. He initially thought stress, years of smoking, and heavy drinking might have played a role. However, as facts emerged, it became clear the cancer was linked to a different culprit altogether.What was it? What did Michael …