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Can frequent flying harm your health? I’m tested to find out

Travelers are becoming more aware of the problems associated with frequent flying – Stone RF/Getty We all know flying can be unpleasant. Changes in air pressure, dry air on board, cramped seats, and inadequate food can leave us feeling tired, stiff, and bloated. But what about the hidden risks, especially for those who fly a… Read More »

Gene Therapy Allows 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time

Dr. Otorhinolaryngologist who led the CHOP study. John Germiller at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on January 16, 2024. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times) PHILADELPHIA — 11-year-old Aissam Dam grew up in a world of profound silence. She was born deaf and heard nothing. While living in a poor community in Morocco, he expressed himself… Read More »

Gene Therapy Allows 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time

PHILADELPHIA — 11-year-old Aissam Dam grew up in a world of profound silence. She was born deaf and heard nothing. While living in a poor community in Morocco, he expressed himself with the sign language he invented and for which he had no training. After moving to Spain last year, her family took her to… Read More »