Pickleball boosts seniors’ mood, drug could extend dogs’ lives and boy needs life-saving liver

December 13, 2023 4,747

Lucas Goeller’s family has launched a campaign to spread awareness of the urgent need for organ donors for their 10-year-old son and other children and adults. (Jessica Goeller / Summer Kraus)

A FAMILY’S PLEA – A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy needs a second liver transplant to save his life. Continue reading…

MIRACLE PREGNANCY – An Alabama woman with a rare double uterus and a “one in 50 million pregnancy” prepares to give birth to twins. Continue reading…

DOG YEARS – An anti-aging drug for dogs has moved closer to gaining FDA approval. Here’s what pet owners should know. Continue reading…

A “groundbreaking” experimental drug may increase lifespan in large-breed dogs, veterinarians say. (iStock)

SICKLE CELL BREAKTHROUGH – The FDA has approved a “remarkable” gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease. Continue reading…

COGNITIVE COACHING – A health coach could help reduce seniors’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Continue reading…

NET GAIN – Playing pickleball could slash stress and anxiety for seniors, among other benefits. Continue reading…

The game of pickleball fosters “a sense of community and connection” among older adults, experts say. (iStock)

SLEEP INTERRUPTED – A sleep doctor weighs in on what to do – and what not to do – when you wake up at night and can’t drift back off. Continue reading…

ORGAN AGING – A new blood test has been shown to predict which organs in the body are aging faster than others. Learn more about the findings. Continue reading…

TICKED OFF – A deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says. Continue reading…