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RFK Jr. targets psychiatric meds, such as SSRIs, in wake of Minneapolis mass shooting
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that he’s looking into psychiatric medication as a potential cause for American gun violence and mass shootings. The comments were a repetition of an unfounded assertion that Kennedy has made before, this time in the wake of a Minneapolis mass shooting that killed two children. Kennedy’s comments came at the…
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What are the benefits of chewing gum beyond oral health?
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: Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients heal faster. However, scientists warn that kids and seniors are still left out of the evidence. Study: Chewing…
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Study uncovers key proteins that keep the heart beating properly
Graphical abstract. Credit: Circulation Research (2025). DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.125.326948 A groundbreaking new study led by researchers at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) has identified that two closely related proteins, RBPMS and RBPMS2, act in tandem to protect the heart’s ability to process the genetic information needed for normal heart development and function. This process, called splicing, edits a gene’s RNA…
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Metabolic Health in Pregnancy Predicts Infant Body Fat
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Recent study shows infants of mothers with unhealthy metabolic profiles have higher body fat at birth despite mothers’ lower…
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Nationwide recall alert: Pill bottle mix-up could lead to serious reactions
A pharmaceutical company is recalling one of its products after discovering that the pill bottle could be filled with the wrong medication. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Unichem Pharmaceuticals is recalling its Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 10 milligrams because the bottle was mistakenly filled with Meloxicam 7.5 milligrams tablets. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to…
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Fentanyl abuse impairs cardiac cell function and contributes to heart rhythm defects
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: In recent years, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, has been a main contributor to the opioid crisis. One of the worst adverse effects of fentanyl abuse is opioid-induced…
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Texas lawmakers approve easier access to ivermectin, sparking concern from doctors
Texas lawmakers make ivermectin access easier State lawmakers approved a drug that normally treats or prevents parasitic infections like worms in livestock and pets to be available for human use over the counter, without a prescription. AUSTIN – State lawmakers approved a drug that normally treats or prevents parasitic infections like worms in livestock and pets to be available for…
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Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, review finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Some 89–97% of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. The review indicated that middle-aged and older autistic adults are facing higher rates of mental and physical health conditions than…
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Polis’ budget cuts target health care, higher education
Two days after the end of a special session that rolled back $153 million in tax breaks to help close a budget shortfall, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday announced plans for $252 million in budget cuts that particularly will hit Medicaid and affordable-housing providers. The immediate spending cuts — most take effect Sept. 1 — represent one more tool the…
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Should I take my blood pressure medication? Oklahoma health expert weighs in
Sometimes, your doctor may want to prescribe medication to improve your blood pressure, but what do you do if you feel fine without it? A News 9 viewer asked that question to Dr. Lacy Anderson, who has the answer on what to do in that scenario. Anderson says it is very important to try to get your blood pressure under…
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