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New research shows the brain’s map of the body remains unchanged after amputation
Brain activity maps for the hand (shown in red) and lips (blue) before the amputation (Pre1 and Pre2) and after amputation (three, six and 18 months post-amputation). Credit: Tamar Makin / Hunter Schone The brain holds a “map” of the body that remains unchanged even after a limb has been amputated, contrary to the prevailing view that it rearranges itself…
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Mississippi urges DEA action against synthetic drug bromazolam
Mississippi is one of 21 states urging the Drug Enforcement Administration to take emergency action against bromazolam, a synthetic drug known as “designer Xanax.”The drug mimics medications like Valium and Xanax but has never been approved for medical use. Authorities warn that bromazolam is highly addictive, often sold online to young people, and frequently laced with fentanyl. Narcan can reverse…
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‘Global Guardians’ camp fosters young minds in pandemic preparedness
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: The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, recently concluded its inaugural “Global Guardians: Youth for Pandemic Preparedness” summer camp, an…
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Washington joins states urging FDA to ease mifepristone rules
Attorney General Nick Brown joined 16 states and the District of Columbia, requesting the Food and Drug Administration to remove “burdensome” restrictions. SEATTLE — Washington has joined a petition with 16 other states, requesting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove restrictions on mifepristone. Attorney General Nick Brown announced Wednesday that the state would be joining the petition,…
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US health workers implore RFK Jr to ‘stop spreading inaccurate’ information | Health News
Some 750 federal health employees signed the letter two weeks after a gunman fired 180 bullets into CDC buildings. Hundreds of federal health employees have written to United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, imploring him to “stop spreading inaccurate health information”, weeks after a gunman fired hundreds of bullets into the headquarters of the…
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Glass half empty? Nutrition studies shouldn’t just focus on what parents do wrong
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to care for children’s food needs. Children’s health and nutrition outcomes are nurtured directly by family caregivers, but also by a broader “village” of policymakers and governments, health and education systems, social services and civil-society groups, as well as others working at…
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Pittsburgh doctors and first responders warn of Narcan-resistant drug
Doctors and first responders said more people are being rushed to hospitals because of a new drug in the Pittsburgh area that’s causing overdoses. It’s known on the street as “Flysky,” and the animal tranquilizer in the mix of drugs is resistant to Narcan.A warning is being sent out from medical professionals, such as UPMC’s Dr. Mohamed Hagahmed.The UPMC professor…
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Mitochondrial dysfunction in the blood-brain barrier may contribute to neuropsychiatric disease in 22qDS
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 a new study led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), researchers found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may lead to neuropsychiatric…
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Outrage in Italy after medical staff seen discarding Israeli-made Teva medications
A doctor and a nurse in Italy are facing backlash after filming themselves throwing away Teva Pharmaceuticals products in protest against Israel. The video, posted on social media, sparked outrage as anti-Israel sentiment grows in Italian public discourse. Dr. Rita Segantini and nurse Giulia Checcacci later issued a clarification: “We apologize to anyone offended by the video. It was a…
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Pilot study provides foundation for understanding how music therapy improves pain after pancreatic surgery
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has found that it was feasible to conduct a live music-assisted relaxation and imagery session among patients admitted for pancreatic surgery. Participants described the music therapy intervention as beneficial and useful throughout recovery while also providing feedback to improve the intervention and data collection procedures moving forward. The…
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