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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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Test detects brain cancers in cerebrospinal fluid with high accuracy
Multi-analyte test can accurately identify brain cancers using small samples of cerebrospinal fluid. Credit: Elizabeth Cook A novel, multi-analyte test developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Ludwig Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery can accurately identify brain cancers using small samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), offering a promising new tool to guide clinical…
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Two students in Washington to champion health and well-being as national Youth Heart Ambassadors
American Heart Association youth volunteers from Tacoma and Arlington will support programs that raise awareness of heart and brain health, and Hands-Only CPR education, in schools SEATTLE, Aug. 27, 2025— With youth facing growing physical and mental health challenges nationwide[1], the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all, has selected a fourth grade student…
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Top pharmacist: ‘There’s a mistake millions make every day that’s rendering their medications useless… and putting lives at risk’
Millions of Britons could be blunting the effect of their daily medicines by taking them at the wrong time, a leading pharmacist has warned. Peter Thnoia, of online pharmacy PillTime, said: ‘Too often, people don’t read or fully follow the instructions that come with the medication—and that can have a real impact on how well it works. ‘Something as simple…
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Redefining peptide synthesis with Vapourtec
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: Vapourtec’s Peptide-Builder, a fully automated, high-throughput benchtop peptide synthesizer, has been designed to redefine solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Compact, efficient and intuitive, it brings a new level of simplicity and performance to peptide synthesis. At its…
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Mounjaro price inequality in full play
Olivia Fraser BBC News, Guernsey Photo by ANDY RAIN/EPA/Shutterstock Mounjaro prices are set to increase from 1 September Incoming price increases to the weight-loss drug Mounjaro will cause another wealth divide in healthcare, a doctor says. It follows manufacturer Eli Lilly announcing it was increasing the list price of the drug by as much as 170% for people paying privately…
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Too old for a new heart?
Across a spectrum of diseases from cancer to heart failure, older patients face systemic bias in their treatment. Individuals in the 70s, 80s, and 90s are less likely to be offered the same options for care as younger patients. In the case of heart failure, patients of advanced age are often considered to be poor candidates for heart transplants. Source…
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