Pope Has Hernia Repaired During 3-Hour Surgery
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After three hours of surgery on Wednesday, Pope Francis was recovering at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday.Pope Francis had a hernia in his abdominal wall repaired, along with the removal of scar tissue i…
Learn MoreAHA News: Bored With Plain Water? Turn It Into Agua Fresca.
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A cold glass of water can refresh when temperatures soar. But if your taste buds need an extra zing, a sip of agua fresca can help.Agua fresca, long ubiquitous in Mexico and other Latin Ameri…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿Te aburre el agua pura? Conviértelo en agua fresca.
JUEVES, 8 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Un vaso de agua fría puede refrescarte cuando las temperaturas suben. Pero si tus papilas gustativas necesitan un toque de sabor adicional, un sorbo de agua fresca puede ser la solución.E…
Learn MoreAHA News: She’s Survived Cancer, Heart Failure and a Heart Transplant
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — When Dawn Mussallem was little, she dreamed of having her face on a Smucker’s jar – the recognition the “Today” show gives to people who reach their 100th birthday.So, she committed herself t…
Learn MoreNew Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new transplant method that “reanimates” donor hearts appears safe and effective, a new clinical trial has found — in an advance that could substantially expand the supply of donor hearts available in the Un…
Learn MoreCancer Centers Say Drug Shortages Are Impacting Patient Care
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new survey of cancer centers find that chemotherapy shortages are affecting most of them, prompting last-minute changes in treatment for numerous types of cancer.About 93% of the centers surveyed said they w…
Learn MoreExperts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As a huge plume of smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires swept south and turned New York City into a landscape that resembled Mars more than Earth, heart experts warned that air pollution can damage your hea…
Learn MoreInsomnia Might Raise Your Odds for Stroke
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After many nights of tossing and turning, you might have more to worry about than just feeling exhausted and less sharp at work.Insomnia symptoms — trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, or waking up to…
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