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Common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol linked to one of the world’s biggest health threats
A common household staple has been linked to one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance. Now research from the University of South Australia has revealed common painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol have been fuelling antibiotic resistance. Common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol have been fuelling antibiotic resistance. (Getty) The first-of-its-kind study found the two drugs drove resistance…
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Tennessee health system poised to acquire Mississippi hospital
With plans to acquire another hospital in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Health Care continues to grow. Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, Tenn., has reached an agreement to purchase OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Baptist Memorial has reached an agreement to purchase OCH Regional Medical Center, a publicly-owned hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. The health system and the Oktibbeha…
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Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least one modifiable risk factor, such as low folate status or unmanaged diabetes, that can increase the chance of serious birth defects. The new study appearing…
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Common cold may offer temporary protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection
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: A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold – often caused by rhinoviruses – may offer temporary protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that…
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Texas bill could make drug Ivermectin available without a prescription amid misuse concerns
SAN ANTONIO – Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas legislators want to expand access to a controversial drug popularized during the coronavirus pandemic. House Bill 25 could make Ivermectin accessible at Texas pharmacies without a prescription. Ivermectin is a drug typically used to treat parasites, according to Dr. Bryan Alsip, the Chief Medical Officer for University Health. “The kinds of parasites…
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Pharmacy Employee Enforced A Store Policy And Refused The Customer’s Demand To Buy Four Packs Of Medication, So She Walked Out In An Overly Dramatic Way » TwistedSifter
Freepik/Reddit Pharmacy stores implement strict rules for the safety and protection of their customers. This man encountered a customer who tried to buy more painkillers than allowed. He reminded her that she could only buy 2 packs of painkillers, so she tried to negotiate. When his duty manager emphasized their policy, she decided to create a dramatic exit. Read the full…
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Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis
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: A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis – a serious complication of diabetes and a leading…
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Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “We’re…
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Audio: Health Care Cuts Will Undermine RECA Expansion for New Mexicans, other Downwinders
IPS has done extensive research and analyses on the massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs that are being used to fund huge tax breaks for billionaires and the wealthy under the big, brutal GOP budget bill. There has been little to celebrate about the reconciliation bill that Congress passed in early July. As IPS New Mexico Fellow…
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Weight-Loss Pill Matches Injections, but Experts Skeptical
GLP-1 receptor agonists are now well established as weight-loss treatments, but until recently, they have been available exclusively as injections. Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, announced that the oral GLP-1 receptor agonist orforglipron reduced the average body weight by 12.4% in a phase 3 trial. The effect was comparable to that seen with injectable semaglutide, and German experts remain cautious about…
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