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No issues found with popular hormone replacement patches: Ministry of Health
Photo: Garo Phanie / AFP The Ministry of Health says its medicine regulations unit has not found any issues with one of the most popular brands of hormone replacement therapy patches. Medsafe investigated Estradot oestrogen patches after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. A Ministry spokesperson said the investigation included…
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Disrupted sleep in teens identified as suicide risk factor
Credit: Photo By: Kaboompics.com from Pexels Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep on school nights or have interrupted sleep are at greater risk of suicide, new research from the University of Warwick has found. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents in the UK. Despite teenagers’ well-known tendency to miss out on sleep—due to both biological…
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Renovations to Jones County Health Department paused due to government shutdown
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) – The government has been shut down for a little more than three weeks now and it’s affecting a number of things including SNAP benefits, jobs and even healthcare facilities. Back in March, WDAM 7 reported that the Jones County Health Department would be getting a well-needed facelift. According to Jones County Engineer Jessica Hodge the…
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Widely-used medicine recalled due to potentially reduced efficacy
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A popular and widely-used medicine was recalled because it may not be as effective as advertised. The Food and Drug Administration announced on October 10 that 141,984 bottles of generic brand Atorvastatin Calcium tablets were recalled because they may not work as well as intended due to “failed dissolution specifications.” Atorvastatin Calcium is one of the two…
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Scientists identify Bidara leaf extracts as the most effective natural antimicrobial source
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: Scientists in Malaysia have revealed that methanolic extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana leaves outperform other plant parts against bacterial and fungal strains, offering early evidence of this tropical fruit tree’s medicinal promise. Study: Exploring the antimicrobial potential…
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Local store offering homemade natural remedies opens second location
RIGBY – When Toby and Stephanie Hayes opened an apothecary and herb shop in 2021, they never thought it would last long. But after four years of operation, there’s now a second location, and they’re hoping to add a third one in the near future. Modern Hippie opened its second location at 118 West Main Street in Rigby last month.…
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Alterations in gut microbiota linked to health-related quality of life outcomes in IBD
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), alterations in gut microbiota are associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. R.D. Little, from the University of New South Wales in Australia, and colleagues measured HRQoL and its association with clinical and microbial features in patients with…
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The shocking health risks of bubble tea
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you might want to give this trendy drink a second thought. Bubble tea, also known as boba or pearl milk tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and is typically made with tea, milk or creamer, sweetener and, of course, their signature tapioca pearls. The Instagram-worthy beverage has gained popularity worldwide — but safety…
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Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon ‘likely written’ by AI | Books
With gingko “memory-boost tinctures”, fennel “tummy-soothing syrups” and “citrus-immune gummies,” AI “slop” has come for herbalism, a study published by a leading AI-detection company has found. Originality.ai, which offers its tools to universities and businesses, says it scanned 558 titles published in Amazon’s herbal remedies subcategory between January and September this year, and found 82% of the books “were likely…
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Understanding the neural mechanisms behind food choices
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: Feeding in mammals is controlled by a complex neural system. Although several key neural pathways related to total calorie intake have been extensively studied, it is still unclear how food choices are regulated and how they…
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