Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the loss of innocent lives, mental illness and its role in the actions of the mass shooter come…
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FDA approves first treatment for congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals Adzynma, the first recombinant protein product indicated for prophylactic or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients…
Over 3,000 Roman coins found at Claternae |
A group of Italian archaeologists have uncovered over 3,000 Roman coins at Claternae, located in the Italian municipality of Ozzano dell’Emilia. Claternae was a Roman town on the Via Emilia,…
Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist
Credit: CC0 Public Domain It appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do…
The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets
Summary: A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets,…
Large mosaics unearthed at ancient Sadogora
According to a press announcement by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, archaeologists have unearthed mosaics covering an area of up to 600 square metres in the ancient site of Sadogora. Sadogora…
Wegovy cuts heart risks by 20% in large trial
In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart after lowering the risk…
Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight
Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, NYU Langone Health’s chair of plastic surgery, examines Aaron James in New York on Oct. 23, 2023. In May 2023, surgeons performed the world’s first transplant of…
Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs: Study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure- reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Vanderbilt…
