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10th Circuit Court rules lawsuit over Colorado’s EpiPen affordability law can proceed
A lawsuit against Colorado’s EpiPen access law can move to trial. The law went into effect last January, making epinephrine auto-injectors for people with severe allergies much cheaper. It brought the average cost of an EpiPen two-pack down from $600 to $60 each, setting a hard cap for both people with insurance and creating an affordability program for uninsured people…
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Advanced imaging exposes breakdown in brain cell communication linked to Alzheimer’s
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: Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine explores the ways brain cells communicate, revealing fresh insight into the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. A multidisciplinary team used advanced imaging and…
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America First Global Health Strategy
Today, the U.S. Department of State released its America First Global Health Strategy. The strategy lays out a positive and forward-looking vision for United States leadership in global health built around three pillars. The strategy prioritizes the interests of Americans and making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. The strategy will also save millions of lives around the world and…
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Dangerous ‘Benadryl’ challenge lands a 13-year-old girl in ER after overdose |
A 13-year-old girl in South Carolina was hospitalized after participating in the dangerous ‘Benadryl’ challenge, consuming excessive amounts of the allergy medication. The challenge, popularized on TikTok, involves taking high doses of Benadryl to induce hallucinations. The FDA has warned against this practice, highlighting the risk of severe health consequences, including heart problems, seizures, coma, and even death. A 13-year-old…
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Study finds 10% of pediatric blood cancers may stem from medical imaging radiation
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis has concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children. The researchers examined data from nearly 4 million children and estimated that one in 10 blood cancers—some 3,000 cancers in all—may be attributable to radiation exposure from medical…
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Arthritis medication caused blood clots, Manitoba man claims in lawsuit against drug company
A Manitoba man who was prescribed medication to treat his arthritis says he suffered blood clots and other side-effects from the drug, and is suing the pharmaceutical company that makes the medication. The patient was prescribed Rinvoq in August 2023 to manage his arthritis linked to ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine, according to a statement of claim filed…
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Innovative RNA editing offers hope beyond CRISPR
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: Genetic editing holds promise to treat incurable diseases, but the most popular method – CRISPR – sometimes does more harm than good. A new study from University of California San Diego and Yale University researchers highlights…
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Dr Simmons Launches Wesley Wellness
Dr. Cocy-Lynne Simmons has launched Wesley Wellness in Hamilton, offering holistic healthcare. A spokesperson said, “A new option for holistic healthcare has arrived in Bermuda with the launch of Wesley Wellness, founded by Dr. Cocy-Lynne Simmons, ND. “Dr. Cocy is a Bermudian U.S.-licensed Naturopathic Doctor, trained in evidence-based natural medicine. She founded Wesley Wellness with the vision to provide a…
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Genetic test predicts response to weight-loss drugs
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Metabolism (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2025.05.008 Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight loss medications such as GLP-1s. The test estimates an individual’s calories to satiation (CTS)—how much food it takes for a person to feel full—and links this biological trait to treatment success. The findings, published…
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West Bromwich adult mental health unit £30m revamp complete
A £30m revamp of a West Midlands mental health hospital for older adults that has eliminated dormitory-style accommodation has been completed. Edward Street Hospital in West Bromwich is being officially opened on Thursday, with the unit opening to patients next month. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said the shared rooms had been replaced with en-suite bedrooms and “upgraded facilities”.…
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