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Is ketamine therapy safe? A patient shares her story
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — Ketamine clinics have been growing in popularity as an alternative depression treatment, but after the death of celebrity Matthew Perry, questions about the drug’s safety have intensified. For Stephanie, a local mother who asked that her last name not be used, ketamine therapy has been life-changing. “Honestly, most of my life, I can remember experiencing…
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Novel combination therapy shows promise for aggressive lymphoma resistant to immunotherapy
Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels A study published in Cancer Discovery finds that combining an epigenetic therapy with an anti-PD-1 antibody, which uses the body’s natural response to viral infections, shows promising results in patients with relapsed or refractory natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (R/R NKTL), a rare and aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. Authors of the study include Jing Tan,…
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Ateneo scientists advance toward a vaccine for stomach ulcers
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: Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet. But since then, researchers have found that Helicobacter pylori—a common bacterium found in over 60%…
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Federal warning brings concerns over Tylenol; the options available for you
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – From headaches to sore muscles, pain relievers like Tylenol and Ibuprofen are something you can usually find in anyone’s medicine cabinet. After President Trump recently claimed a connection between the use of Tylenol and autism, some may be wondering which over-the-counter drug they should be using. There are two classes of medications that alleviate pain. Nonsteroidal…
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New weight loss gel has one major benefit over GLP-1 drugs
A new weight loss gel has recently been approved for sale in the US market, and it could be an alternative to GLP-1 injections. Swedish company Sigrid Therapeutics is introducing a product called ‘Carb Fence’ into the international market, which has been described as a medical food that can help regulate blood sugar and weight management for those with type…
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Ditch the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, researchers say
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sports footwear manufacturers should ditch the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s running shoes, because it fails to differentiate women’s distinct anatomical and biomechanical needs across the life course from those of men, concludes a small qualitative study published in BMJ Open Sports & Exercise Medicine. Female-based designs, rather than designs that are male-based,…
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How California is Preparing for a Health Insurance Crisis
The government shutdown has entered its third week, as Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to reopen it until Republicans agree to undo deep cuts to federal health care spending and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. If these subsidies expire, health insurance costs could double and hundreds of thousands of Californians could be priced out of coverage, according to estimates…
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Study highlights healthcare costs linked to both underweight and obesity in children
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: The NHS incurs an estimated £340 million in additional healthcare costs annually due to weight-related health problems in children – but it is not just obesity driving the costs. New research from the University of Oxford…
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UK’s most prescribed medication may slash risk by 80%
A study involving more than a million people has found that low cholesterol could slash your risk of developing dementia by as much as 80 per cent. The research, spearheaded by the University of Bristol, looked at participants across Denmark, England and Finland to understand how naturally lower cholesterol levels might protect against dementia. Dr Liv Tybjærg Nordestgaard, who led…
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Teens who start drinking as early as 12 have much higher risk of alcohol-related harms
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The earlier teenagers begin drinking before the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood. This is the key finding to emerge from a long-term study, published in Addiction, on patterns of alcohol use among more than 900 Australian adolescents who were followed up annually…
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