Manipur’s ‘camp of death’ is now a lifesaver

Manipur’s ‘camp of death’ is now a lifesaver

It is all peace and quiet at Sajik Tampak in Manipur’s Chandel district bordering Myanmar, once a hotbed of insurgents It is all peace and quiet at Sajik Tampak in Manipur’s Chandel district bordering Myanmar, once a hotbed of insurgents Ginminlun Zou, headman of Sajik Tampak, sums up the change since 2004 in his village … Read more

Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver

Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re over 75, being screened for colon cancer could save your life, a new study says. This week, the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age to begin colon cancer screening from 50 to 45 for people without a family … Read more

‘Heart-in-a-Box’ Can Be Lifesaver From Distant Donors

‘Heart-in-a-Box’ Can Be Lifesaver From Distant Donors

By Sarah Collins HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A few days after his 74th birthday, Don Stivers received his dream gift — a new heart. “I was born with a very lousy heart,” he explained. “Growing up, I decided I was going to overcome it and go to the Olympics and … Read more