Health

A Maryland man who received a pig heart transplant in a highly experimental surgery nearly six weeks ago has died, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday. Lawrence Faucette, 58, a 20-year Navy veteran and a married father of two from Frederick, Maryland, had end-stage heart disease and was ineligible for a …

Naz Hassan, a 4-year-old from Syria, was sad to learn that she would have to miss trick-or-treating due to a heart surgery procedure the day before Halloween — but her community made sure she still got to experience the fun of what she calls her favorite holiday. Hassan was born …

While rising rates of depression and anxiety among American teens have gotten attention, young adults may be struggling even more with those conditions, according to a new report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Approximately 36% of young adults said they struggle with anxiety, compared to 18% of teens. …

Just like humans, pets can experience allergies — particularly in the fall, when environmental allergens like ragweed and mold are prevalent. “As a veterinarian, I can emphasize the crucial importance of monitoring and addressing pet allergies promptly,” said Nicole Savageau, a veterinarian in Austin, Texas, who provides online care through …

Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help you there. Anger can be a powerful motivator for achieving goals, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association (APA). The research, published this week in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, examined how both positive and negative …

The average American consumes 3.4 pounds of candy on Halloween, statistics show — but beyond affecting people’s weight, that amount of candy can also take a toll on the skin, experts warn. Consumers are expected to spend $3.6 billion on Halloween candy this year, according to the National Retail Federation, …

BALTIMORE — If Kent Island has an icon, it is Wally Dashiell. In just a few days, she will celebrate her 100th birthday, and for more than 60 of those years, she taught dance to thousands of grateful students. If that wasn’t enough, for well over 30 years, she has …

There are shortages of an RSV vaccine for infants due to supply issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a notice last week citing “limited availability” of the long-acting monoclonal antibody immunization Beyfortus (nirsevimab). The product is recommended by the CDC for preventing disease from respiratory syncytial …

The new role of Penn Medicine’s medical director for LGBTQIA+ health The new role of Penn Medicine’s medical director for LGBTQIA+ health 02:13 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Penn Medicine has a new medical director for LGBTQIA+ health. The appointment is aimed at improving care and access. This newly created role highlights …

When Pidgeon Pagonis was born in a Chicago hospital 37 years ago, her doctors saw something that alarmed them. “I was born looking female on the outside,” Pagonis said, “and then it was discovered that on the inside of my body, I had not completely the parts that would be …