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Interviews with lovers, fighters and the various professionals who deal with our dysfunction.
The Value of the Human Body. A Look at Body Part Prices.
1. Legal Donation and Medical Value In many countries, including the USA, body parts are not sold for profit, but the cost of medical procedures involving them can reflect their value. For example, when someone donates a kidney, they do not receive payment, but the transplant surgery can cost $250,000–$400,000 in the U.S. This includes the hospital stay, surgeon fees, medications, and post-operation care.
By USA daily update 7 months ago in Humans
Billy Joel’s Pedicab Ride: A New York Moment That Went Viral
If there’s one thing that captures the spirit of New York City, it's the unexpected. Whether it's a street performer belting out Sinatra, an impromptu sax solo in the subway, or a celebrity sighting in Central Park—NYC always delivers. One of the most unforgettable and quirky celebrity moments in recent years? When none other than Billy Joel—the Piano Man himself—was spotted cruising through Manhattan in a pedicab.
By General gyan7 months ago in Humans
An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Elyse Bensusan on the Power of Design, Diagnosis, and Her New Upper East Side Practice
In a city where intellect is often prized over introspection, and straight-A report cards can mask silent distress, one expert is reshaping the way we understand emotional wellness, both inside our homes and within ourselves.
By Oliver Jones Jr.7 months ago in Humans
A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Rudin: “Medicine Isn’t Just What We Do—It’s Why We Do It”
In an age of precision diagnostics, wearable monitors, and AI-guided procedures, you might expect cardiologists to be rushing toward technology faster than ever. But for Andrew Rudin, MD, a Tennessee-based heart specialist with over two decades of experience, the future of medicine lies in something more timeless: listening, slowing down, and asking better questions.
By Keith Richardson7 months ago in Humans
Marilyn Monroe: Fascinating Facts About the Real Woman Behind the Legend
Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962, yet she's remained an unforgettable icon for more than half a century. As with many pop-culture figures, some overly hyped aspects of Monroe's story — such as her reputation as a "dumb blonde" and the mystery around her death — have often overshadowed other aspects of her legacy. Here are six fascinating facts about her life that reveal a more nuanced picture of the real woman behind the legend:
By Kristen Orkoshneli7 months ago in Humans
🤖 A Day in 2050: I Woke Up in the Future, and Nothing Was the Same
⏰ 7:04 AM — “Good Morning, Jamie.” I woke up to the soft hum of a voice—calm, clear, oddly human. > “Good morning, Jamie. Your vitals are stable. You slept for 6 hours and 12 minutes. Today’s weather: clear skies with a 15% chance of artificial rainfall in Zone 4.”
By Hazrat Bilal7 months ago in Humans
Naked Minds Shiver with the Cold feel of Heartbreak
The silence was the first thing that truly assaulted Anya. Not the quiet of a sleeping house, filled with the soft creaks and murmurs of shared breath, but a vast, echoing void. Leo had been gone for three days, and the apartment, once a vibrant canvas of their intertwined lives, now felt like a stark, white room where all the color had been drained. His side of the bed was smooth, untouched, a landscape of absence. His coffee mug, usually left on the counter, was gone. Even the faint scent of his aftershave, which used to linger in the bathroom, had dissipated, leaving behind only the sterile smell of tile cleaner.
By Kelly Munala Brookes7 months ago in Humans
