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Is Neuralinks Brain Implant Safe? However, Neuralink received approval in May 2023 to move forward with human trials. No monkey has died as a result of a Neuralink implant, Musk said on X. Neuralink did not respond to Verywells request for comment. vm / Getty Images How Will Neuralink Conduct Its Human Trial? Neuralinks PRIME study will takesix yearsto complete. Im cautiously optimistic, Putrino said. These trials will take years and its important that theyre done right and its important that theyre done carefully....

News of the lawsuit is calling into question the safety of the materials in the undergarment. Its also highlighting just how hard it is to know whether or not period underwear has PFAS. “But Thinx didn’t think it was that big of an issue. Verywell / Thinx The settlement seems a bit like karma.” Consumers are often tasked with avoiding PFAS on their own. People who wear Thinx period underwear could be exposed to PFAS through direct skin contact....

Somatic mutations are those that are acquired during the formation of cancer and are not present at birth. That said, there is overlap between the two that adds further confusion. Some mutations are harmful, some do not cause any changes, and some are actually beneficial. janiecbros / Getty Images Genes can be damaged in a number of ways. Each three base sequence is associated with a particular amino acid. Proteins, in turn, are formed by chains of amino acids....

Hereditaryangioedema(HAE) is a lifelong disorder that requires ongoing therapy to prevent episodes. Acute treatment during an episode can also help the episode resolve and prevent symptoms from becoming severe. Several medications are used for HAE treatment. basar17 / Getty Images C1 inhibitor protein mediates both the bodys immune and fluid responses. With HAE, this protein is low and does not function properly, leading to swelling. Many of the medications used to treat HAE affect the C1 inhibitor protein....

Hereditary transthyretin(hATTR)amyloidosisis a rareinherited disease. It is brought on by a variant, or change, in the transthyretin (TTR)gene. This protein transportsthyroid hormoneandvitamin Ato your body tissues. Portra / Getty Images The disease commonly affects the nerves and heart. Over time, hATTR often becomes more severe and causes more extreme damage. Finding the disease early can help you starttreatmentto delay how fast the disease progresses. This article describes hATTR amyloidosis, its prognosis, factors that affect its progress, and treatments....

The terms “hereditary” and “genetic” are related but have distinct meanings. Heredity refers to traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children. All hereditary traits are genetic, but not all genetic traits are hereditary. Image Source / Getty Images To understand this better, it helps to learn about hereditary vs. genetic diseases. Many diseases, includingdiabetesandcancer, are influenced both by hereditary and genetic factors. This article takes a closer look at the terms hereditary vs....

How Much Do you better Walk? Experts say your daily 20-minute exercise goal can be cumulative: Walking throughout the day adds up. How Does Walking Improve Heart Health? Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Smadar Kort, MD Its never too late to start getting active. Even people who never engaged in physical activity can start. Walking, especially in nature, can help reduce stress, said Kort. We know that stress has a negative effect on our healthincluding cardiovascular health....

Learn how much calcium you need each day, and how it canbenefit your health. In fact, 99% of the calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth. Your body is constantly breaking down and remodeling bone, and you need calcium to help rebuild your bone. krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images Although your genes primarily determine your peak bone mass, calcium can be an influencing factor. Calcium also plays an important role in other bodily functions....

Innovation has been accelerating during the pandemic. Relative to the future, we should be optimistic. And it filled a void for patient/provider interaction too. Therapists are regularly meeting with clients online. Patients experiencing urgent care issues can get prescriptions without stepping into a doctors office. That has proven false many times over. Virtual platforms have also been a critical tool for connecting people socially and with mental health professionals. Plus, online platforms can help eliminate certain barriers to health care access, like transportation costs....

Given all the pressure theyre under, its not unusual for the feet to get tight. You may even noticepainand tension. If you dont regularly stretch and strengthen your feet, you could even be more prone to injury. Photo Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images One popular option is toe yoga. Heres everything you better know about doing these gentle movements for the health of your feet. What Is Toe Yoga?...

Employers must also provide paid time off to allow employees to get the vaccine. Businesses that do not comply with the mandate may face hefty fines. Vaccines ultimately benefit the recipient, but the protection also extends to those around them as well. Ksenia Zvezdina / Getty Images Will Employees Quit Over the Mandate? But I believe that the mandate gives employers cover to do what is best for their workforces....

Herniated discsurgery is an operation in which a spinal disc that has herniated is cut away from a nearbynerve. The procedure is typically performed by an orthopedic or neurological surgeon. Theresa Chiechi / Verywell What Is Surgery for a Herniated Disc? Theresa Chiechi / Verywell This comes up whenever the gel material inside a spinal disc pushes out of place and compresses a nerve. This is also known as a bulged, slipped, or ruptured disc....

This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called ahernioplastyorherniorrhaphy. Hernia repair surgery is common.It is generally very safe and effective. Verywell / Hilary Allison This article looks at hernia repair surgery and its purpose. What Is Hernia Repair Surgery? Hernia repair surgery is performed by ageneral surgeon. It is usually done in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center. The surgery may be done in adults and children....