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Housing associations found more effective than government in supporting unemployed in deprived areas of the UK
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research reveals that “third-sector” services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programs at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas. The study, led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), investigated the impact of alternative support services and recommends key strategies for helping individuals move closer to…
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New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs becoming more common but has no UK guidance
Weight-loss drugs have soared in popularity – but not without consequence GLP-1 drugs may interfere with medical imaging, leading to unnecessary tests, researchers have found(Image: Getty) Leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a good diet is important but not always easy. For this reason, many Brits have turned to weight-loss drugs over the past few years to give their slimming…
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Health risks of consuming unboiled raw milk often underestimated
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: What it’s about: Raw milk (untreated milk) enjoys a certain popularity, but poses health risks. To avoid food poisoning, it should be boiled before drinking. But how well is raw milk actually known among the population?…
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Cardiologist shares 5 everyday medications that silently damage the heart
How often do you pop a pill? For headaches, cold, diarrhea, constipation, itchy skin, acne – the list goes on. Yes, they surely relieve your health concerns. But are they coming at the cost of your overall health? Especially heart health? Shocking news! Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a leading heart transplant cardiologist based in Memphis, US, explains how some of the…
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Menstrual cycle found to affect women’s reaction time, but not as much as being active
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL. The study, published in Sports Medicine–Open, explored how the different phases of the menstrual cycle and physical activity level affected performance on a range of cognitive tests designed…
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Federal rural health funds unlikely to save Alabama hospitals, experts say
Alabama is getting hundreds of millions of dollars from a federal rural health fund, but it is unlikely to save hospitals teetering on the brink of insolvency, according to experts. The money comes from a $50 billion fund included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. When it passed over the summer, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) noted the state’s…
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RFK Jr. links Tylenol, autism and circumcision without proof
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Thursday reasserted the unproven link between the pain reliever Tylenol and autism, and suggested people who opposed the theory were motivated by hatred for President Donald Trump. During a meeting with Trump and the Cabinet, Kennedy reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim. He also mistakenly…
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Portable sensor can accurately detect synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarette and biological samples
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Even though electronic cigarettes do not contain any illicit substances, the liquid can cause serious health problems. Often, the nicotine concentration in these products is several times higher than in conventional cigarettes, promoting rapid addiction. Furthermore,…
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Female Viagra Addyi FDA Approval Fight Documentary
A David and Goliath battle to win FDA approval for a drug that boosts a woman’s sexual desire, much as Viagra helps men overcome erectile dysfunction, is captured in the trailer for Aisling Chin-Yee’s documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control, which dropped on Thursday. “How do you take on the government for women’s sexual pleasure? You…
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Kidney cancer drug shows promise against dangerous calcium imbalance caused by tumors
PT2399/belzutifan disrupts HIF-2α binding to HIF-1β, thereby blocking its ability to bind DNA and stimulate the production of PTHrP, the hormone responsible for calcium induction in kidney cancer patients. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center Elevated calcium levels in the blood—a complication of kidney cancers known as hypercalcemia—may be successfully treated with a class of medications called HIF-2α inhibitors developed by UT…
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