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Warning over commonly prescribed drug millions take every day
Medication taken by millions of people to relieve heartburn and acid reflux can have a harmful impact on digestion in the long term, a pharmacist has warned. Deborah Grayson, dubbed the ‘Godmother of Pharmacology’, took to TikTok to discuss how omeprazole – a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) – can affect gut health. Mrs Grayson said that while the drugs may…
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Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage
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: Scientists say high-dose almond intake could help shield your cells from oxidative harm while enhancing your body’s natural defense systems, but the benefits depend on the dose and how the nuts are prepared. Study: The impact…
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Encompass Health and BSA Health System announce joint venture to own and operate rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and AMARILLO, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and BSA Health System, an affiliate of Ardent Health and the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, today announced a joint venture arrangement to own and operate a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas.…
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Warning over ‘life-threatening’ fake Ozempic jabs sold by bogus online pharmacies
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Large community health checks can identify heart disease risk
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Pop-up screening for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk held at community pharmacies and large-scale sporting events can identify people with uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in JACC and simultaneously presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. ASCVD is the leading cause of death…
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MHRA approves teplizumab to delay progression of type 1 diabetes
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 14 August 2025, approved teplizumab (Tzield) to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D) by an average of three years in adults and children aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D. Teplizumab is the UK’s first-ever approved immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes. Stage 3 T1D…
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Respiratory viruses awaken dormant breast cancer cells and raise relapse risk
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: New research reveals how common respiratory viruses can flip dormant breast cancer cells back into growth mode, uncovering an immune-driven pathway that heightens relapse risk and pointing to new prevention strategies. Study: Respiratory viral infections awaken…
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2 Michigan doctors, staff charged in opioid distribution conspiracy
FDA Approves non-Opioid painkiller to combat addiction crisis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Journavx, a new non-opioid painkiller for short-term pain in adults. Cover Media – Shareable Two doctors, a medical clinic operator and a patient recruiter are charged with conspiring to illegally distribute prescription opioids, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 14. The unsealed indictment alleges…
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UAB and NIH announce renewed partnership to advance health care after federal funding cuts
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the National Institutes of Health announced a strengthened partnership on Wednesday, focusing on advancing health care quality in Alabama and nationwide, supported by over $28 million in federal funds secured by Sen. Katie Britt.“You have a champion in me,” Britt said.This announcement follows UAB’s administration’s request for staff to reduce spending after the…
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Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
A pharmacist holds a Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shot on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Portland, Ore. Credit: AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people’s minds: partly owing to common myths about germs and partly because many viruses really do have lower activity…
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