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Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed what’s being considered «a groundbreaking coating» that could make medical devices safer.
For millions of patients, this could mean reducing the risk of thrombosis (or blood clot formation) and dangerous bleeding, according to a UBC press release.
The new material, which is designed for tubing in various medical devices, mimics the «natural behavior of blood vessels.»
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This allows for the safer use of blood-contacting devices, such as catheters, stents, blood-oxygenation machines and dialysis machines, the release stated.
The coating could prove especially helpful in cases where blood clots are a bigger concern.
Blood thinners are usually prescribed in high doses to prevent clots in machine users, but this can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding, according to the university.
«By designing a coating that mimics the body’s natural approach to preventin..

Video shared on social media of a baby reacting to his new glasses has sparked worldwide attention and received more than 100 million views on TikTok and Instagram.
The baby's mom, Stephanie Mazzone-Meyer, posted the video of 1-year-old Liam Frederick trying on his new glasses — and it was clear he liked what he was seeing. (See the video at the top of this article.)
Mazzone-Meyer spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital about the experience.
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She said she and her husband were on a road trip from their home in New York to Wisconsin at the time the video started getting picked up.
«It slowly started gaining traction on my personal Instagram, so on that trip we decided to upload the video to TikTok,» she said.
«I fell asleep during that 16-hour car ride and woke up to hundreds of thousands of views and just hours later we broke 1 million and eventually 75 million,» she said.
So far, the video has been shared by ..

It may seem logical to keep your oral care products in the bathroom – but some experts say you might want to think twice about where to place your toothbrush.
Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas, shared the gross reason she’d never recommend keeping your toothbrush near a toilet, especially in a small bathroom.
«The bacteria from the toilet will land on your toothbrush,» she warned. «And your toothbrush picks up all the bacteria in your mouth in a single use.»
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«You could actually brush your teeth with a brand-new toothbrush, clip off the end and send it to the lab, and they would give you the full profile of your mouth,» Phillips added.
In a toothbrush with dense bristles, bacteria can «go down and multiply» and then «become anaerobic,» which means it could become a more aggressive form, according to Phillips.
TO KEEP YOUR TEETH BRIGHT, WHITE AND HEALTHY, FOLLOW THESE 7 TIPS FROM DENTAL..

Americans eat an average of 3,000 to 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving meals, according to estimates by the Calorie Control Council — and much of that comes from foods that are richer and heavier than people typically eat.
For many, that can lead to digestive challenges in the hours and days following Thanksgiving — with constipation topping the list.
Even outside the holiday, the condition affects 42 million Americans each day, according to Dr. Daryl Gioffre, gut health specialist, celebrity nutritionist and founder of Alkamind.
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«The average person has 5 to 15 pounds of impacted fecal matter inside their gut,» he said in a video shared with Fox News Digital. (See the video at the top of this article.)
If things aren’t moving as they should, it may be tempting to reach for the laxatives — but Gioffre cautioned against that approach.
«When used long-term, laxatives can cause significant harm to your digestive system and overal..

The focus of Thanksgiving may seem pretty simple — cooking, eating and giving thanks — but the specific choices made throughout the day can have an impact on your overall health.
From choice of food to stress levels, there are many aspects of the holiday that can affect physical and mental well-being.
Several wellness experts offered their top tips for navigating Thanksgiving in the healthiest possible way.
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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on the good in your life, according to Amy Morin, a Florida-based psychotherapist and author of «13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.»
She suggests starting the day by listing three things you're grateful for — «whether it’s the support of loved ones, good health, or even a small joy like your favorite coffee.»
«Taking a moment to think about what you're truly grateful for in a quiet moment can set a positive tone for the day,» ..

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The time of day you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner could have a wider effect on your health.
The timing of the meal can make «all the difference for your digestion,» Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein told Fox News Digital.
Somewhere between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. is the «sweet spot,» she said.
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«If the meal is too early, say 2 p.m., people tend to linger around the table for hours, leading to multiple helpings of each course just to pass the time,» she noted.
«On the other hand, eating too late — like 5:30 p.m. or later — can backfire if people skip meals throughout the day.»
Waiting until later to eat often results in «overeating at dinner, feeling uncomfortably stuffed and struggling with digestion or regret,» Muhlstein cautioned.
The expert suggests limiting the time you are eating to no more than two hours — and that includes any appetizers or charcuterie.
«If you start with cheese, cracke..

People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday.
The new rule — part of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act — is intended to shorten wait times for transplants, as reported by the AP. It went into effect on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
«This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV,» said U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement, per the AP.
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Prior to this change, HIV-positive organs were only allowed as part of research studies, which the government began allowing in 2013.
The decision comes on the heels of a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that recipients of organs from HIV-positive donors had «similar high rates of overall survival and..

For the more than 15 million U.S. adults who are currently taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug for diabetes or weight loss, Thanksgiving may look a little different than it did prior to starting the medication.
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications reduce appetite by sending signals of fullness to the brain and slowing down emptying of the stomach.
Common side effects include nausea, constipation and reflux.
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«The rate at which the stomach is purged of food (and acid) is slowed significantly, almost to the point of backup,» Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurologist and longevity expert, told Fox News Digital.
«Essentially, they are ‘injectable fullness’ – and sometimes to a fault.»
Osborn often prescribes GLP-1s to his patients as an effective way to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, but he acknowledged the digestive side effects, recommending that people pay extra attention to the size and macr..

The Thanksgiving holiday is all about being grateful for what’s present in your life — and giving thanks can also provide an unexpected health boost.
Practicing gratitude has been shown to improve people's mood and mental health, according to experts.
In a conversation with Fox News Digital, M. David Rudd, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology at The University of Memphis, explained how emotional experiences are «defined by cognitive processes,» or how people think.
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«Gratitude is a reminder that, in many ways, perspective in life is everything,» he said.
When it comes to happiness, gratitude is a «central theme,» according to Rudd.
«In general, optimists tend to be happier in life than pessimists, even if their optimism is considered ‘naive,’» he said. «Gratitude is more common in optimists as well.»
The idea that there are «always things to be grateful for in life, regardless of hardships or daily challeng..