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The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States has decreased for 12 months in a row, to its lowest level since 2020. Experts point to improved access to naloxone and evolving drug supply, but they warn against complacency because tens of thousands of people die from overdoses every year. According to the most…
According to a recent study, pandemic-induced increases in alcohol intake have persisted, highlighting long-term health hazards. Experts warn of growing anxiety, sadness, and alcohol-related disorders, demanding awareness and accessible mental health help The trend disturbingly persisted long after the COVID-19 pandemic-induced increases in alcohol use, revealed a report presented in the Annals of Internal Medicine….
Do you feel much sleepier than usual during the day? Or is it just fatigue? A new study has recently revealed that the symptom of daytime sleepiness may indicate a high risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older people. A new study discovered daydreaming, or rather somnolence during the day, a propensity to drowsiness…
For seven years, mysterious illness had plagued Matthew Horsnell with repeated episodes of unexplained drowsiness and sudden muscle weakness. Today, he is striving to educate more people about narcolepsy, an illness that millions worldwide experience but is often not well understood. At the age of twelve, most children are bursting with energy. Matthew Horsnell fought…
Online sales of emergency contraception have increased since Donald Trump won the election, as women get ready for any future restrictions. In expectation of restricted access under a new administration, many people are hoarding morning-after medications. As women across the country brace for potential limits on reproductive healthcare, internet retailers are seeing a sharp increase…
In the face of an ongoing epidemic, recent CDC data shows a gradual decrease in the prevalence of STIs, providing cautious optimism. Important infections like syphilis and gonorrhea see slight decreases, but doctors emphasize that in order to maintain these encouraging trends, ongoing testing and access to healthcare are necessary. Providing some hopeful rays in…
Abortion rights have been endorsed in recent ballots in seven states, yet bans and Draconian restrictions remain in place across the US, leaving millions of women in places with extreme constraints. Seven U.S. states – Arizona, Missouri, and Maryland among them – voted on ballot proposals to preserve or increase access to abortion at a…
The FDA’s proposals to ban oral phenylephrine-an essential ingredient in some of the most popular brands of decongestants-over its ineffectiveness have sparked debate regarding consumer choice and the future of cold remedies. The U.S Food and Drug Administration recently dared to go where few have tread by suggesting oral phenylephrine – the ubiquitous ingredient in…
Physical activity, cognitive engagement, and good behaviors may help older persons minds stay sharper and experience less cognitive decline, according to new research that identifies lifestyle and genetic factors that affect brain aging. In their quest for the keys to a healthier aging brain, scientists have found that daily decisions play a role in achieving…
The CEO of Novo Nordisk raises concerns about compounded semaglutide’s potentially fatal side effects, citing FDA reports of ten fatalities. Novo Nordisk highlights patient safety issues due to the unregulated and increasing popularity of compounded formulations. Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen issued a severe warning to American consumers regarding compounded forms of semaglutide, a…
