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College drinking linked to poor academics and mental health for those around the drinker
A red plastic cup discarded on a sidewalk. Credit: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs It’s well known that alcohol misuse can harm not only drinkers themselves but also those around them. Now, a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs shows that, among college students, harms such as lower grades, mental distress and even…
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Texas Legislature OKs bill making ivermectin an OTC drug
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas Senate late Wednesday passed a bill that would make ivermectin — a drug used mostly in…
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flavours, sweeteners, and colourings top list
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 landmark UK Biobank study reveals that not all additives are equal: while sugars, sweeteners, and flavorings drive higher mortality, gelling agents may offer protection, reshaping how we view the risks of ultra-processed foods. Study: Association…
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Central District Health Department confirms first human case of West Nile
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) – The Central District Health Department reported Wednesday the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in the district. The risk for getting WNV continues as mosquito pools in the Central District – Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties – now test positive for WNV. People become infected with WNV when mosquitoes feed on…
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Data science uncovers patterns in health service use linked to child mortality
Credit: Unsplash Children in sub-Saharan Africa have the world’s highest rates of under-5 mortality at 74 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is 14 times higher than the risk for children in North America and Europe. In 2021, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for more than 80% of under-5 mortality worldwide. Sadly, the causes of death, such as diarrhea, malaria and preterm…
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Texas bill would allow ivermectin to be bought without a prescription
Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it’s not approved by the FDA for such use. AUSTIN, Texas — Ivermectin, the livestock anti-parasitic drug that became a popular yet unproven COVID-19 treatment, could be available in Texas without a prescription if a bill passes this special legislative session. House Bill 25, filed by state Rep. Joanne Shofner, R-Nacogdoches,…
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Disability data reveals hidden global burden of long COVID
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 international team of researchers has conducted the most comprehensive global-to-local analysis to date on long COVID risk, using disability data from the height of the pandemic to identify vulnerable populations. Drawing on the Global Burden…
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Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise
Some patients taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro have told BBC News they are struggling to obtain the medicine, and are worried about the impact on their health. There is rising demand for the drug, after the US manufacturer Eli Lilly announced a major price increase from 1 September. The drug giant has warned against “inappropriate stockpiling of medicines” and has…
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