Maybe someone has wronged you or a loved one, or perhaps you’re disappointed in how you’ve handled something in the past. Whatever the situation, it can be incredibly difficult to forgive others and ourselves. While most people likely know that ruminating and holding onto anger aren’t healthy, a new study shows that forgiveness may actually […]
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Greece is known for its sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and gorgeous islands — from the honeymoon destination of Santorini to the lush oasis of Corfu. Now, more people will be able to experience the country’s coastline with less friction, thanks to a project making hundreds of beaches wheelchair accessible. Free and remote-operated, the solar-powered
Fifteen minutes may not seem like a lot of time, but when used intentionally, it can go a long way. Insert: a feel-good dance party, relaxing power nap, soul-filling chat with a friend, heart-boosting stroll — the list goes on and on. What’s wonderful about these aforementioned activities is you get a slew of benefits
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts in evidence-based and prevention medicine, released a new draft of recommendations this week encouraging all women to be screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. The updated guidelines are a response to “new and more inclusive science about breast cancer
There are about 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States each year, according to the American Cancer Society, and it’s the second most common cancer for men — roughly 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with it in his lifetime. But it’s also among the most survivable cancers. In fact, a new
A new study led by doctors at St. George’s, University of London has shown that scheduling a third trimester scan during pregnancy can greatly reduce the number of unexpected breech births as well as reduce the risk of severe health complications in newborns. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine in April, determined that the additional,
A stroke, which takes place when a blood vessel is either blocked by a clot or bursts, depriving the brain of blood, oxygen, and nutrients, can be devastating. According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability. Worldwide, the medical emergencies are
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Urologists at the University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine are preparing to perform the world’s first bladder transplant on a human patient. Part of a newly launched clinical trial, the surgery could be “a historic step in improving lives,” USC Urology’s Executive Director Dr. Inderbir Gill, who is leading the trial, shared in a statement.
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of medical innovations at the moment, and some scientists are testing out the use of the technology to help with early cancer detection. A team of U.K.-based researchers from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Imperial College London published a study late
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Centenarians are an oft-celebrated population for their remarkable longevity and wisdom. But how do some people live so long? A study published in The Lancet this past March has identified unique immune system characteristics that enable certain individuals to live to age 100 and beyond. “We assembled and analyzed what is, to our knowledge, the
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