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Evan Jarvis

Pain under the left rib cage can be caused by various conditions, ranging from benign to more serious issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes:. Indigestion: Overeating, eating spicy foods, or consuming carbonated drinks can lead to discomfort or pain in the upper abdominal area.

Pain Under the Ribs Above the Stomach

Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and can cause significant pain and problems for some people. Hand cramps commonly result from an injury or health conditions. Cramping in the hands might also affects the fingers. Hand and finger cramping can limit your ability to do certain activities, including writing and driving.

Hand Cramps: What's Causing Them?

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Everyday Health

Fatigue, feeling dizzy or out of breath, and headaches are some of the most common signs of anemia, a blood disorder in which the body lacks sufficient levels of red blood cells.

12 Most Common Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Interesting Engineering

Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The US Sun

A NEW injectable “goo” could reverse the damage done by agonising conditions like osteoarthritis, scientists suggest. Northwestern University has created a substance from hyaluronic acid and peptide that regrows cartilage between joints. The rubbery “goo” was injected into the damaged knees of sheep, which are similar to human knees. Within just six months, new cartilage […]

New ‘injectable goo’ could ease the agony of millions by ‘regrowing’ body parts

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (956) 362-ENDO (3636) Fatty liver, also known as Steatotic Liver Disease, refers to the deposit of fat particles within the liver that in some patients may cause chronic inflammation and if not corrected even lead to liver cirrhosis. It is present in roughly one out of every three individuals and now represents the most common indication for liver transplantation in women and patients over the age of 65, however, often remains undiagnosed. Risk factors for the development of fatty liver are metabolic diseases such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension.

FATTY LIVER AND CIRRHOSIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This rarely diagnosed condition involves a blood clot in one of the veins running through the sole of your foot. It may be misdiagnosed at times as plantar fasciitis. Plantar vein thrombosis (PVT) is an uncommon but potentially very painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It means that you have a blood clot in one of the veins that carry blood from the sole of the foot back toward the heart.

What to Know About Plantar Vein Thrombosis

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New research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals' joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.

Injectable goo could fix joints without surgery, early study suggests

The Food and Drug Administration has just approved a medical device that wouldn’t look out of place in the latest Star Trek installment. On Thursday, the FDA cleared Cresilon Inc’s Traumagel as an emergency treatment to control moderate to severe bleeding. The gel is expected to reach shelves later this year.

A New Algae-Based Gel Treats Bullet Wounds in Seconds

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Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide.
It all started with research on a sugar that naturally occurs in the body and helps form DNA: the 'deoxyribose' part of deoxyribonucleic acid.



					
			

While studying how these sugars heal the wounds of mice when applied topically, scientists at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University in Pakistan noticed that the fur around the lesions was growing back faster than in untreated mice.
Intrigued, the team decided to investigate further.
They took male mice with testosterone-driven hair loss and...

Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth

Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University used organoids, or mini-brain models, to study the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They discovered an imbalance in excitatory cortical neurons, which are crucial for brain communication and function. By analyzing gene expression in these neurons, they identified changes in transcription factors that may underlie ASD. The research highlights the potential of using organoids to understand brain disorders and possibly prevent ASD through prenatal genetic testing.

Unlocking Autism: Mayo Clinic’s “Mini-Brain” Study Reveals Key Insights

Apache Junction, AZ

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Cambridge, MA

Image: co-SWIFT vessels are embedded with living smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells to replicate the structure of human blood vessels in vitro (Photo courtesy of Wyss Institute at Harvard University) The goal of generating functional human organs outside the body for transplantation has long captivated the field of medical...

3D-Printed Blood Vessels to Pave Way for Manufacturing of Implantable Human Organs

Panlobular emphysema (PLE), or “panacinar emphysema,” is a type of emphysema that affects the entire acinus in the lung. The acinus are the parts of the lungs that are involved in air exchange. This article gives an overview of emphysema and panlobular emphysema (PLE), including its causes, symptoms,...

Your Guide to Panlobular Emphysema

Muscle diseases can be mysterious and challenging to understand. These conditions affect the muscles, causing weakness, pain, and sometimes even disability. But what exactly are muscle diseases? Muscle diseases are disorders that impair the function of muscles, making everyday tasks difficult. They can be genetic, like muscular dystrophy, or acquired, such as myositis. Some muscle diseases are rare, while others are more common. They can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. Understanding these conditions is crucial for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. In this post, we’ll explore 30 fascinating facts about muscle diseases to help you better understand these complex conditions.

30 Facts About Muscle Diseases

People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis and experiencing bone fractures. Maintaining a healthy body weight and eating a nutritious diet are key to healthy bones – be sure to get enough calcium and vitamin D, in particular. Other ways to...

Bone Health and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

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New Electric Bandages Speed Wound Healing by 30%

New water-activated electric bandages offer a fast, affordable solution for improving chronic wound healing at home. Chronic wounds are open wounds that heal slowly, if they...

New Electric Bandages Speed Wound Healing by 30%

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