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Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?

Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You? Sometimes, after a tough day, it’s heartwarming to have your dog greet you at the door, barking, jumping on you, and running in circles. Your dog may also get excited when she sees you grabbing her favorite toy because she knows that it’s playtime with … Continue reading “Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?”

Scientists Could Heal Stroke Damage in the Brain With Breakthrough Research

Scientists Could Heal Stroke Damage in the Brain With Breakthrough Research Scientists at the University of Zurich made a major advancement in stroke recovery by using stem cell injections to repair stroke damage in mice. The researchers reversed the stroke damage by injecting stem cells into the affected brain area, resulting in the growth of … Continue reading “Scientists Could Heal Stroke Damage in the Brain With Breakthrough Research”

Happiness Tips

Happiness Tips The happiest and most successful lives are built the same way great companies are—through courage, confidence, and a willingness to take calculated risks, according to Arthur Brooks, a social scientist and professor at Harvard University. Those who are afraid to take risks can do the necessary research and soul-searching to nurture and develop … Continue reading “Happiness Tips”

Merck’s Injectable Version of Blockbuster Cancer Therapy Keytruda Approved by U.S. FDA

Merck’s Injectable Version of Blockbuster Cancer Therapy Keytruda Approved by U.S. FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new formulation of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), Merck’s blockbuster cancer medication. The new version, Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph), can be injected subcutaneously, unlike the original Keytruda, which is administered intravenously. The new version … Continue reading “Merck’s Injectable Version of Blockbuster Cancer Therapy Keytruda Approved by U.S. FDA”

The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM

The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM As a surgeon, Dr. Katelyn Tondo-Steele says she takes calls overnight, so she often wakes up in the middle of the night. Once awake, she says it usually takes her one to two hours to fall back asleep. Almost everyone has the same frustrating experience … Continue reading “The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM”

The Riddle Of Pain

The Riddle Of Pain Dr. Ben Seymour is conducting research on pain, a condition that has plagued humans for centuries and affects thousands of people worldwide every day. The professor of clinical neuroscience and honorary consultant neurologist at Oxford University in Oxford, England, is exploring the mystery of pain, which protects the body during injury … Continue reading “The Riddle Of Pain”

New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep

New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep Despite years of research, scientists are still trying to understand why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease while others do not. Now, new evidence indicates that our sleep patterns—particularly how quickly we enter Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep—could be a key piece … Continue reading “New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep”

Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It

Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It Many life-threatening illnesses have warning signs, like unexplained weight loss, weakness, or pain, especially in the bones or abdomen. But hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is different.  Most people do not notice symptoms, but the pressure in their blood vessels continues to increase.  This … Continue reading “Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It”