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There are more than 90.000 people on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for kidneys exceeds the supply. However, so-called living donor chains are giving hope to those in need of vital organs. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, explains how donor chains work. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the national kidney transplant waiting list. “It’s more than 80,000 people,” says…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, or even Pi Day, restaurant chains and food companies never miss a chance to celebrate major holidays and events with tantalizing deals and new product launches. The fast-approaching solar eclipse this month is no exception to that trend. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross over North America as the moon passes between the sun and Earth,…
Let’s be honest: Sometimes, getting in your daily steps is the last thing you want to do. But if you can manage to lace up your walking shoes and get your butt out the door, walking can be a surefire way to boost your fitness, torch calories, and speed up weight loss. That’s why we chatted with health and fitness experts who reveal 10 effective yet dead-simple ways to maximize your walking workout for weight loss. Consistency is key when it comes to walking for weight loss. While the Physical Guidelines for Americans recommends getting at least 150 minutes of…
You could say that 2015 was the year of the lip filler and Brazilian butt lift (and these stats would back you up). In 2022, everyone on the internet was suddenly talking about buccal fat removal. Now, it seems like an “upper bleph” is the cosmetic treatment du jour.If you haven’t heard about it yet, an upper blepharoplasty (its technical name) is a surgery that removes extra skin on your eyelids to make your eyes look more lifted and larger. Lately, my TikTok feed and Instagram Explore page have been flooded with social media sleuths and doctors speculating about which…
“Stop fighting with each other and start fighting for one another”– Staci Lee Schnell In a fight, there is a winner and a loser and most of us want to win. So, if you are fighting with your spouse, and you are the winner, that would make them the loser. Do you really want your partner to be a loser? Wouldn’t it be better if your marriage was the winner? If you stop fighting and start communicating with respect, you both win and more importantly, your marriage wins. Communicating clearly and effectively with your spouse allows for a healthier and…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy. The study was published today in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). TNBC is a breast cancer subtype that does not respond to drugs that target the estrogen receptor or the HER2 protein. It grows rapidly, is more likely to spread beyond the breast before diagnosis and is more likely to recur than other breast…
Twenty-somethings face a complicated financial picture. Many members of Generation Z are graduating college and entering a decade of independence in an era with factors stacked against them. Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years. A turbulent housing market: 2023 was the most expensive home-buying year in a decade. Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. Navigating this decade—let alone these obstacles—can be fraught with financial mistakes that can affect Gen Z for years to come. Top 7 financial mistakes to avoid in your 20s According to…
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus you have to try if you love traditional hummus. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation. Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, are thriving in the spring. We always make a point to plant as many herbs as we can throughout the year and love grabbing a little inspiration from the things that we harvest. That philosophy is where this fun recipe was born. We have a mini-garden with…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic and Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation announced today a research collaboration centered on improving organ transplant outcomes. Beginning in April, Mayo Clinic biomedical researchers and Terasaki Institute scientists will work together on two core areas: real-time monitoring of donated organ health from procurement to transplant surgery and developing predictive technologies to determine which transplant recipients have a higher likelihood of rejection. That will be done by creating prognostic signatures and assays for antibody-mediated rejection of organ transplant. These initial projects are expected to take 24 to 30 months to complete. “As the largest organ transplant…
A simple skincare routine is all you need to keep your skin looking on point — six steps, and you’re done! Who says skincare has to be as complicated as your last relationship status? Here’s the deal: a simple skincare routine suits most peeps and complexions. Forget the 10-step routines that feel like a part-time job. You can still look flawless without much effort.Life’s too short, so strip it back to basics — cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, treat, moisturize, and protect. That’s the skincare routine that can elevate your face game. So, if you’re ready to give your skin what it…