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Loneliness strikes more than a fifth of people worldwide, a new survey warns. In the Gallup survey published Wednesday, 23% of people said they felt lonely “a lot of the previous day.” Those experiencing feelings of loneliness often felt physical pain, worry, sadness, stress and anger, as well. Beyond its emotional toll, loneliness is “a…  read on >  read on >

Anorexia nervosa could be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical, reports a research team that has developed a possible cure for the eating disorder. Mouse studies have revealed that a deficit in acetycholine, a neurotransmitter associated with the brain’s reward system, could be linked to excessive habit formation. This deficit could be behind…  read on >  read on >

Colorado health officials on Tuesday confirmed a case of human plague in that state. The infection — which occurred in Pueblo County, in the southern part of the state — was first reported Friday based on preliminary test results, while the source of the infection is still being tracked down. “Plague can be treated successfully with antibiotics,…  read on >  read on >

The second person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has died, surgeons at NYU Langone Health announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old patient, Lisa Pisano, had both kidney failure and heart failure. She received the pig kidney April 12, eight days after she had a mechanical heart pump implanted.  On May 29, surgeons had…  read on >  read on >

Many Americans like the idea of receiving hospital-level care at home, believing they’d recover from their ills faster and without safety risks.  “Patients of course want the best-quality care, but often prefer to be at home, especially if technology allows them to work closely with their physician toward recovery,” said study leader Melissa Frasco, a…  read on >  read on >