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Smart bandages with biosensors to help heal chronic diabetic wounds
US researchers have developed a novel smart bandage with biosensors that can help heal chronic woun…
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The pandemic gave people with chronic illnesses a sense of belonging. Now they're back to feeling like outsiders.
The pandemic forced everyone to don masks in public. For those with chronic illness, that meant fee…
Aria Bendix
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Ratan Tata’s fund-backed Axio Biosolutions raises $6 million to strengthen its position in India
Axio Biosolutions, which develops hemostatic and advanced wound care products, has raised $6 millio…
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Ditch your toxic relationships — healthy friendships actually help you live longer and heal wounds faster. Here’s why.
A Harvard study that's been running for 85 years suggests caring touch and support from loved ones …
Hilary Brueck
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How pressure points on the hands and feet can reduce low back pain, anxiety, and even menstrual cramps
Reflexology is an ancient alternative medicine that uses pressure points on the hands and feet to r…
Lia Tabackman,Medhat Mikhael
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A doctor who lost his leg sues his colleague, claiming he caused the life-threatening infection while treating his foot ulcer
Dr. Mario Adajar filed a lawsuit in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, accusing Dr. Michael Baloga, Jr.,…
Andrea Michelson
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'Imagine living every day with a raw, gaping hole in your body': Chronic wounds are the massive global health problem no one's talking about, doctor warns
Better methods to assess and manage wounds are also critical, and this is where technology can play…
Dr. Sheila Wang, Contributor
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There's an epidemic of Black Americans losing their legs and feet to diabetes. A doctor in Mississippi knows how to end it.
"It's really sad, and a lot of us are Black, you know? A lot of African Americans are losing limbs."
Hilary Brueck
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Neem: Unveiling its medicinal properties, benefits, and methods of Use
Nature has bestowed upon us a treasure trove of plants with remarkable healing properties, and one …
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The golden elixir of nature: A comprehensive guide to honey
Honey, often referred to as "liquid gold," has been cherished by humans for thousands of years. Thi…
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Protesters take to streets in Israel after PM Netanyahu fires defence minister
Protesters gathered on streets in Israel's capital Tel Aviv after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
ANI
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Florida prisons may violate policy by locking people in unsanitary shower stalls for hours on end
Prisoners say the stalls are often filthy, with feces, urine, black mold, and mice; one man said he…
Nicole Einbinder
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Yes, maggots could potentially hatch and grow in your vagina, but this medical condition is extremely rare
Myiasis of the vagina is a rare parasitic infection caused by fly larvae. It's not an STI, but open…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
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What it's like to get COVID-19 while fully vaccinated
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for July 15.
Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer
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How much zinc you need each day and signs you've taken too much
Zinc is essential for overall health, but you can still consume too much. Here's what to know about…
Adam Barnes,Kailey Proctor
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7 reasons why your feet and ankles are swelling and what to do about it
Swollen feet and ankles can be a sign of conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, and deep ve…
Erin Heger,Jason McKnight
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6 science-backed benefits of turmeric, including reduced inflammation and depression
Turmeric is a mild, yellow spice that's been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. N…
Olga Loginova,Samantha Casset…
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6 benefits of red light therapy — a celebrity trend that may help with acne and anti-aging
Red light therapy involves using LED lights or lasers for 5 to 20 minutes to reduce inflammation on…
Lia Tabackman,Jason McKnight
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A woman who had a flesh-eating infection said she'd rather give birth 12 times in a day than go through it again
Necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating infection, rapidly spreads in the body. It requires surgery t…
Kelsie Sandoval,Andrea Michel…
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How to tell if you have a weak immune system
What causes a weak immune system can be anything from medication to an unhealthy lifestyle.