Much of longevity and aging research focuses on studying extremely long-lived species, including bats, naked mole-rats and bowhead whales, to find genetic changes that contribute… Read more
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New Diagnostic Technique Devised with Data from Perplexing Havana Embassy Neurological Impairment Cases
U.S. Embassy staffers and family members who were mysteriously injured three years ago while stationed in Havana, Cuba, displayed a distinctive pattern of eye and… Read more
Firework & Summer Burn Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Summer celebrations will take place under completely unprecedented conditions this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic moving many local officials to cancel July 4th fireworks displays.… Read more
UPMC Launches Breast Cancer Rehab Program in Italy
A new rehabilitation program for oncology patients kicked off last week at the UPMC Institute for Health Chianciano Terme in Tuscany, Italy. Developed for women… Read more
UPMC Urges ‘Changing Mindset’ to Focus on Severity of Illness, not Frequency of COVID-19 Infections
As the nation sees an uptick in positive test results for COVID-19, UPMC officials today stressed that the health system is seeing its lowest numbers… Read more