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Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds

July 21, 2025

Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds

A federal investigation revealed concerning practices in the organ donation system, in which procurement began while patients showed signs of life, leading to calls for unified oversight.

Never enter an MRI machine with any of these hazardous items, experts warn

July 21, 2025

Never enter an MRI machine with any of these hazardous items, experts warn

MRI safety requires removing jewelry, avoiding certain clothing, and informing doctors about implants and medical devices, as these items can pose health hazards.

Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds

July 21, 2025

Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.

Woman credits 30-day all-meat diet change with clearer skin, weight loss

July 21, 2025

Woman credits 30-day all-meat diet change with clearer skin, weight loss

San Diego makeup artist Janis Luize Rocha Leites switched to an all-meat carnivore diet for 30 days—eating only meat, salt and water—and says she experienced 20 pounds of weight loss, clear skin and regulated periods.

Rescue operation frees injured man trapped 130 feet underground in Italian cave

July 21, 2025

Rescue operation frees injured man trapped 130 feet underground in Italian cave

Rescuers used controlled explosives to widen passages and free a 62-year-old explorer, who was found 130 feet underground with a head injury at the Abisso Paperino cave in Italy.

This juicy summer fruit helps beat the heat while boosting heart and brain, experts say

July 21, 2025

This juicy summer fruit helps beat the heat while boosting heart and brain, experts say

Peaches can help you stay hydrated, support heart and brain health and deliver key nutrients like potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Experts share insights on this summertime fruit.

Social media-fueled teen flash mobs prompt closures of businesses and public centers nationwide

July 21, 2025

Social media-fueled teen flash mobs prompt closures of businesses and public centers nationwide

Large groups of unruly teenagers at an Illinois pool and California mall prompted early closures that resulted in arrests, highlighting what experts call a symptom of cultural breakdown.

Alzheimer's risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

July 21, 2025

Alzheimer's risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

Sleep and brain experts respond to new findings on the association between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease, recommending consistent sleep habits and early intervention.

Buzz Aldrin commemorates Apollo 11 moon landing milestone on 56th anniversary with heartfelt message

July 20, 2025

Buzz Aldrin commemorates Apollo 11 moon landing milestone on 56th anniversary with heartfelt message

Buzz Aldrin pays tribute to the Apollo 11 mission on its anniversary, invoking Kennedy's famous speech and expressing gratitude to all who helped achieve the historic moon landing.

Eating foods in this order could help with weight loss and blood sugar, experts say

July 20, 2025

Eating foods in this order could help with weight loss and blood sugar, experts say

The order in which you eat your food may affect blood sugar levels, with experts recommending vegetables first, then protein and fats, before consuming carbohydrates.