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Researchers create the first universal kidney that matches any blood type

For millions on the organ transplant waitlist, your blood type is a survival metric. If you’re Type O, you’re the “universal ...
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The Blood Type Diet Is Popular Again. Here's What the Science Says.

PEOPLE OFTEN ADOPT different diets for different reasons. They may start eating Mediterranean-style to improve their heart health, or go vegan for ethical reasons. But what about eating according to ...
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Why the blood type diet may not be the right choice

The promise of personalized nutrition based on blood type has captivated health enthusiasts for decades. Since its introduction in the 1990s, the blood type diet has claimed to provide transformative ...
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Scientists convert a kidney from blood type A to universal type O and implant it in a brain-dead recipient

Scientists move one step closer to "universal" donor organs with a successful kidney transplant in a brain-dead patient. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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A Bloody Mess: Deconstructing the Blood Type Diet Myth

If fad diets were a sport, the Blood Type Diet would be the comeback kid—re-emerging every few years with a fresh coat of pseudoscientific polish. Once a relic of early-2000s wellness trends, it’s now ...
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Is there a best blood type? The ups and downs of A, B, AB and O — including who’s at higher risk for cancer, norovirus and bug bites

The short answer: No, there is no “best” blood type. But each of the four main categories — A, B, AB and O — have their own advantages and disadvantages. It can also make you less attractive to ...