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A major kidney transplant breakthrough could transform how we fight the organ shortage crisis in the world. Scientists have discovered a way to convert a type A kidney into a universal donor kidney (type O), opening the door for faster, safer, and more accessible kidney donations in America. Cancer and deep belly fat: New study links visceral fat activity to …

Nutrient and mineral deficiencies can have a big impact on your day-to-day health, often making you feel more tired, weakening your immune system and generally preventing your body from working at full capacity. And according to Dr Matt Kaeberlein, a scientist, longevity expert and founder of healthtech company Optispan, nutrient and mineral deficiencies can also impact your long-term health. “Nutrient …

Has this ever happened to you that the stomach feels uncomfortable and heavy right after meals? Well you’re not the only one facing it. Bloating is a problem millions of adults are facing everyday, as per Harvard. However, small changes can help relieve the discomfort. Harvard trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi suggests 10 best foods that can help reduce bloating.Bloating …

“I’m a strong woman, but it just crushed me. I had a very high fever that wouldn’t go down, muscle aches and weakness. I couldn’t get out of bed,” said Dana Gabai, 39, of Ramla, who contracted COVID-19 last month. “I had a headache like I’d never had before, as if my head was swelling to giant proportions.” Gabai says …

Maria’s story isn’t a call to chase 117; it’s a reminder to focus on health span, the years lived in good health. Her case shows how lifestyle and gut health can influence aging as much as genetics. Experts like Prof. Claire Steves from King’s College London emphasized that her longevity wasn’t a “fluke,” but rather the result of multiple systems …

A team of researchers from Florida International University (FIU) examined a brain protein previously associated with brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s patients, in an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between the protein and the disease. What they discovered could translate into an early signal of neurodegeneration that could eventually lead to dementia. In mice models of Alzheimer’s, …

This ‘anti-aging’ supplement is the hot new wellness craze — but should you take it?  San Francisco Chronicle Source link

The Top Causes of Death in the United States, Ranked  Visual Capitalist Source link

Swapping refined carbs for fiber-rich complex carbohydrates may help you lose visceral fat. Oats, barley and quinoa may help reduce this fat by curbing appetite and changing gut bacteria. Sweet potatoes, beans and lentils are also great choices for reducing visceral fat. Visceral fat lies deep within the abdominal cavity and wraps around organs like the liver and intestines. Unlike …

When it comes to aging and healthy living, we’re often given the same advice: Eat better, exercise every day and sleep more. But solely focusing on your physical health isn’t enough to achieve longevity, a new study has found. Researchers looked at older adults’ optimal well-being, which they define as having social support; positive perceptions of aging, physical and mental …