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Before Trump touted the drug leucovorin for autism, these families had already tried it
Last winter, Brian Noonan read online that some doctors were prescribing an obscure drug, typically given to cancer patients, for autism. Curious, he looked into it for his son Benjamin, who had just been diagnosed with autism in October. “We jumped on it,” Noonan said. “It felt right and it made sense.” The medication was leucovorin, also called folinic acid.…
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Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy and development of autism have set off a deluge of responses across the medical, scientific and public health communities. As a father of a child with level 2 autism—meaning autism that requires…
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Is Cane Sugar Bad for You? Health Effects and Comparisons
Cane sugar is a popular sweetener that comes from sugar cane or sugar beets. The most common form is white table sugar, which is highly processed and stripped of most nutrients during refining. Cane sugar isn’t bad for you in small amounts, but having too much too often can raise your risk for health problems. Cane sugar is considered an…
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Solar storms linked to increased heart attack risk in women
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: An article published in the journal Communications Medicine points to a correlation between disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field resulting from solar storms and an increase in the frequency of heart attacks, especially among women. The…
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University of Washington physician weighs in FDA adding new warning on Tylenol labels
SEATTLE — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to begin changing the label on acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol. This comes after President Donald Trump said taking Tylenol is “not good” for pregnant women. President Trump claims it “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.” “The body of evidence supporting the use of…
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Omeprazole warning issued by NHS for people with two conditions
NHS patients have been urged to take omeprazole with caution if it has been purchased over the counter. Experts have warned customers about the long-term effects Patients have been warned about the long-term risks of Omeprazole (Image: Getty Images) The NHS has issued a stark warning to patients who are using a common drug to treat acid reflux and heartburn.…
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Emergency medicine workers report job satisfaction, though burnout and staff retention remain major problems
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain One of the largest international surveys into job satisfaction among emergency department workers has revealed that while the majority found their work satisfying and rewarding, there are still many areas where improvements are needed, according to research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress. The paper, “Global Job Satisfaction Among Emergency Medicine Professionals: Results from the…
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Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
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: Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to Cleveland Clinic research. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, builds on a growing body of evidence…
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K-cure: South Korea’s booming market for traditional (and novel) hangover remedies | South Korea
“Eighteen years ago, people didn’t even know the name of this ingredient,” says 58-year-old Gil Sa-hyeon, holding up a cluster of dried brownish stems. “Now it’s everywhere.” His shop, Joseon Yakcho, sits in the heart of Seoul’s Yangnyeongsi Market, South Korea’s largest traditional medicinal herb market, its streets lined with shops displaying buckets of herbs such as liquorice root and…
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The Ongoing Debate Over E-Cigarettes and Public Health
A lively pro-con session on e-cigarettes sparked discussion on their role in smoking cessation and public health during the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with experts presenting contrasting perspectives on benefits, risks, and policy implications. The speakers discussed whether the potential benefits of e-cigarettes in reducing tobacco use outweigh the risks of exposing the…
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