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“Soul ties” is a concept circulating on the internet to describe the “unexplainable” spiritual, emotional, and physical connections between two people that seem to defy logic. Sometimes romantic, other times rooted in deep friendships, trauma bonds, or even brief sexual encounters, the idea has gained traction on social media. Yet despite its popularity, there’s minimal psychological literature addressing soul ties …

Surgeons have transplanted a lung from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead human recipient for the first time and found it functioned for nine days, researchers have revealed. The work is the latest development in a technique called xenotransplantation that is aimed at solving the organ shortage crisis: according to the World Health Organization, only up to 10% …

There are some biological reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people more than others. dimid_86 via Getty Images If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, …

Syphilis cases on the rise across Virginia, why leaders are warning pregnant women  13newsnow.com Doctors sound the alarm over rise of deadly SYPHILLIS in American newborns  Daily Mail NYS DOH advises STI screenings to expecting mothers amid penicillin shortage  RochesterFirst Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis on the Rise – How to Protect Your Patients  HIV.gov 3 babies have died of congenital syphilis in New York: …

Cancer drugs that have been used for two decades were retooled until they were able to eliminate aggressive tumors in a “remarkable” clinical trial. Two of the patients—one with the deadliest form of skin cancer called melanoma and another with breast cancer—were told their tumors disappeared completely. Scientists at Rockefeller University in New York engineered an upgrade to an antibody …

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds. The study, published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults aged 19 and older using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHAMES III). Researchers examined how much animal and …

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Have you ever played hide and seek with your pups? If not, then this video will give you a glimpse into what it’s like to hide from your Golden Retriever puppy. The clip will not only make you laugh, but it will also encourage you to do the same with your pet just to see their reaction. The reel is …

This story is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Gwen Stefani references aside, it’s time to talk about bananas: a versatile fruit with numerous health benefits. Add them to cereal or oatmeal, peanut butter toast, smoothies or enjoy on their own. And the fact that they come pre-packaged (thank you, banana peel!) also makes them a convenient grab-and-go source of nutrients. Registered dietitian Jamie …

The secret to stronger, whiter, healthier teeth has been hidden on the top of our heads this entire time. Researchers from King’s College London have devised a way to use a common protein found in hair to help regenerate tooth enamel; the substance that keeps people’s pearly whites strong and pearly. Teeth aren’t bones – a vital distinction that isn’t …