A Smart Watch Saved His Life with Alert About His Heart Slowing-and Stopping
An Apple smartwatch saved a man's life when it alerted him that his heart was beating extremely slowly, at just 35bpm.
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Evidence of Amputation in Prehistoric Times Shows Patient Surviving for a Decade-Proves Medical Expertise Existed
It is the oldest evidence of surgical limb amputation and pre-dates the previous record by an astonishing 24,000 years.
'Off the Charts' Hydrogel Outperforms Cartilage and May Be in Human Knees Next Year
A long awaited update to a 2020 medical breakthrough could have a natural knee-cartilage replicant on deck for replacement surgeries by 2023.
Woman Makes Drug-free Patches That Treat Nausea, Cramps, Vertigo, Hangovers - And Even Car Sick Pets
A California health practitioner has invented a natural, drug-free patch that can treat nausea in people and pets-and relieve cramps, vertigo, and hangovers: Meet Gopatch.
Scientists Finally Provide Relief For Depression By Locating Exact Target for Deep Brain Stimulation
Researchers found the G-spot that makes deep brain stimulation (DBS) work for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Gold Could Hold the Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment That's Cheaper and Non-Invasive
Gold nano-particles could hold the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease more cheaply and safely, according to new research.
Cheap, Single-Dose Rabies Vaccine Passes Phase 1 Trials-Could Save Thousands of Lives
Strong immune responses against rabies were seen in 9 out of 12 study participants, with the remaining three having taken very lose doses.
Reading, Doing Crafts, Playing Instruments or Games Associated With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, or reading a book might help lower your risk of dementia by a 23%, according to new research.
Bioengineered Cornea Can Restore Sight to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed an implant made of collagen protein which resembles the human cornea and restored vision to 20 people.
'Life-Changing' New Treatment to Stop Tinnitus Developed After 20 Years Searching for a Cure
A new "life-changing" mobile phone therapy to stop tinnitus has been developed by researchers who spent 20 years searching for a cure.
Frequent Aspirin Use is Linked to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Women Most Likely to Develop the Disease
An aspirin a day cuts the risk of ovarian cancer in women most likely to develop the disease, according to new research.
Simply Wearing a Fitness Tracker Makes You Walk 40 Extra Minutes a Day - And Lose 2 Pounds
A large study showed wearing a fitness tracker encourages you to walk up to 40 minutes more daily, and shed 2.2 pounds.
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