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Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient - NBC News

Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient - NBC News

A New Hampshire man lived for a record 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney before doctors replaced it with a human one — in a procedure that’s kept him alive ever since and could offer new hope to countless others, researchers said Thursday.

Second baby died of measles, Lancaster County coroner says - WGAL

Second baby died of measles, Lancaster County coroner says - WGAL

Second baby died of measles, Lancaster County coroner says

Is Sourdough Healthier Than Other Breads? Here’s What Nutrition Experts Say - marthastewart.com

Is Sourdough Healthier Than Other Breads? Here’s What Nutrition Experts Say - marthastewart.com

At its simplest, sourdough is bread made from three ingredients: flour, water, and salt. Is sourdough better for you than other breads, or is it just more fun to bake and brag about? Here’s what your need to know about how sourdough compares to other breads.

She's going blind from wearing contacts in the shower. Could it happen to you? - USA Today

She's going blind from wearing contacts in the shower. Could it happen to you? - USA Today

Blind from wearing contacts in the shower? It can happen due to a rare but serious infection called acanthamoeba keratitis. Here's what to know.

The dementia that often strikes in midlife — and the signs people miss - The Washington Post

The dementia that often strikes in midlife — and the signs people miss - The Washington Post

Initial symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are easy to miss, since they can look more like a psychiatric condition than a neurodegenerative one.

Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others - The Conversation

Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others - The Conversation

A new study shows what microbes and odors on human skin appeal to different species of mosquitoes.

Rabies Warning Issued in Multiple States as Local Cases Rise - Newsweek

Rabies Warning Issued in Multiple States as Local Cases Rise - Newsweek

Rabies alerts have been issued across several states after infected bats, foxes, raccoons, goats and a dog raised exposure concerns.

Smart underwear tracking flatulence may give new clues about digestive health - CNN

Smart underwear tracking flatulence may give new clues about digestive health - CNN

Smart underwear that tracks flatulence is giving scientists a new way to study farts — and potentially gain insight into gut health and disease, researchers say.

The Definition for a Heart Attack Just Changed—and It Could Help Women in a Big Way - Yahoo Health

The Definition for a Heart Attack Just Changed—and It Could Help Women in a Big Way - Yahoo Health

Cardiologists around the world just changed the definition of a heart attack. Here's why it may help women.