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Starfishes are just one big head and no limbs, say scientists
While the starfish may appear to boast numerous "arms" extending from its central body, recent rese…
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California mother lost all her limbs from bacterial infection after eating undercooked tilapia
A California woman reportedly spent a month in the hospital fighting a bacterial infection, before …
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Elon Musk wants to give amputees robotic limbs powered by chips implanted in their brains
"We believe we can give, basically, a cyborg body that is incredibly capable," Musk said on Tesla's…
Tim Levin
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I had 2 limbs amputated after an accident. A year later I've returned to the office 2 days per week and use AI to help me type.
Sarah de Lagarde said that returning to work after her double amputation "allowed me to claim mysel…
Grace Dean
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ISRO develops microprocessor controlled knee
According to the ISRO, the MPK will benefit above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait.…
Why Egyptian miners are risking their limbs to carve mountains of limestone
Limestone is used in everything from cement and tiles to paper- and plastic-making. The Egyptians t…
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IIT-Jodhpur researchers design robotic trainers for lower limb rehabilitation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have designed robotic trainers whi…
PTI
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After the first player with a limb difference made an appearance on the USWNT, an NFL player who also has a limb difference celebrated her accomplishment
"We shouldn't be left out because of what we don't have," Shaquem Griffin told Insider of Carson Pi…
Rebecca Cohen
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12 amazing archaeological discoveries of 2022: From the world's oldest limb amputation to the fighting sausage dogs of the Roman Colosseum
Insider's coverage of the fascinating glimpses into humanity's past included an engraving on an anc…
Bethany Dawson
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Researchers are getting better at regenerating lab animals' limbs. They might regrow human body parts in your lifetime.
Growing new limbs from an amputation site is a major bioengineering challenge. For now, only lab fr…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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A 31,000-year-old Stone Age skeleton reveals the world's oldest limb amputation
Archaeologists in Borneo have discovered that people 31,000 years ago had a good grasp of complex s…
Bethany Dawson
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A woman reportedly lost all her limbs due to sepsis after getting a UTI on vacation
Kim Smith is on the waitlist for a double-hand transplant after her infection "shut off" her organs…
Allana Akhtar
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Young girl wins $48.3 million settlement after having all her limbs amputated following missed meningitis and sepsis diagnosis
Her family argued that if doctors had immediately given her antibiotics, she would not have been so…
Bethany Dawson
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When all my limbs went numb one morning, I went to urgent care in a panic. It turned out to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Before I was diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency, I had no idea the symptoms could be so severe…
Kelly Rissman
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Barbie and Ken as you've never seen them before: Mattel adds hearing aids, colorful prosthetic limbs, and skin conditions to better reflect body diversity
Mattel, the maker of Barbie, introduced new dolls to its diverse line.Mattel
Kate Duffy
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Ukrainian citizens forced into Russia by Putin's forces were tortured and had their limbs amputated due to frostbite, human rights chief alleges
Ukraine's ombudswoman for human rights said civilians were forced to learn Russian patriotic songs …
Jake Epstein
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, McDonald’s India announces the launch of new packaging designed for its specially-abled customers
The EatQual pack has been developed over months of collaboration with an NGO
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Father and son stars of an award-winning photo, who lost their limbs in Syria's civil war, to receive prosthetics in Italy
A photograph of the pair won the Siena Award's photo of the year, prompting a fundraising drive to …
Bethany Dawson
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Alligators are now the largest known animal that can regrow their limbs
Scientists found that young American gators can regrow their tails up to 9 inches, and knowing that…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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A Florida man died while searching for frisbees in a gator-infested lake. Here's why people risk life and limb looking for the discs.
It's not the first time someone looking for frisbees was attacked by an alligator in Taylor Lake. A…