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More Australians are self-prescribing natural remedies, but are they always safe?
IN BRIEF Andrographis, a common ‘natural’ cold and flu remedy, is under scrutiny after being linked to life-threatening allergic reactions. Experts say several factors are driving more Australians to self-prescribe potentially risky supplements. Andrographis, a herbal ingredient commonly found in cold and flu supplements, is under renewed scrutiny after Australia’s medicines regulator linked it to life-threatening allergic reactions. The Therapeutic…
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The grassroots campaign that changed health care
by CommonWealth Beacon staff, CommonWealth Beacon April 13, 2026 EPISODE INFO GUESTS: John McDonough, professor at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health; Cheri Andes, former Greater Boston Interfaith Organization lead organizer THE ROAD TO THE landmark health care access law Massachusetts enacted 20 years ago is dotted with milestones that are familiar today. This week on The Codcast, John…
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‘They deny the medication that is keeping you alive’: Patients wage grueling legal battles for lifesaving cancer drug
In the mountain town of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, on the second floor of Ada Violeta Chuc’s home, a room with faded cream-colored walls holds an altar to honor her family’s ancestors. A wooden cross stands in the center of a table covered by a tablecloth printed with red poinsettias. A dozen figurines of Indigenous and Christian deities, along with candles, water,…
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Higher mortality risk in IBS patients using antidepressants
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 massive real-world study raises new safety questions about widely used IBS treatments, revealing that some commonly prescribed drugs may carry higher long-term risks than previously understood. Study: Association of pharmacotherapy with all-cause mortality among patients…
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Shoppers Drug Mart gave her the wrong medication. Months later, she landed in the ER
It should have been a routine pharmacy pickup. Instead, Marissa Dawson says it turned into a months-long ordeal that ended in the emergency room — and exposed gaps in the system meant to keep patients safe. The 35-year-old Moncton, N.B., mother of two was prescribed a new allergy medication in October 2024 to manage the itching from chronic eczema. She…
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Clash of Titans: Hawai‘i’s Healthcare Leaders Disagree on Best Path Forward
The healthcare landscape in Hawaiʻi could get a radical makeover if regulators approve a combination of the state’s largest health insurer with the second-largest hospital system, creating an integrated behemoth with combined annual revenues topping $6 billion. Already the plan has come under sharp attack by competing medical providers and consumer advocates alike, just months after the Hawaii Medical Service…
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Lab study shows cigarette smoke damaged lung cells more than e-cigarette vapor
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 new laboratory study found that cigarette smoke sharply disrupted lung cell defenses, while e-cigarette vapor showed no significant damage in the same model, highlighting important differences but not settling the question of long-term safety in…
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Africa’s Health Care Only Works for the Wealthy
A large portion of Kenya’s youth work as “Boda-Bodas,” or motorbike taxis. It’s a dangerous job that earns them around $1 a day. This was how Patrick Maina used to earn a living before his accident in 2021, when he broke his spine. Five years later, Patrick has the potential to walk again, but can’t afford the physiotherapy and other…
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Genetic variants may reduce effectiveness of popular diabetes drugs
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: More than a quarter of people with Type 2 diabetes take GLP-1 receptor agonists, but the popular diabetes drugs might not work as well for people who have certain genetic variants, according to a new study…
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New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties
Engineer-turned-doctor seeks to improve access, efficiency and affordability for rural residents Dr. David Brown is seen March 26 at his newly opened clinic at Trimble Crossing in Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) HERMOSA – The practice of a doctor traveling to a patient’s home to deliver care – as opposed to the patient traveling to a medical campus or visiting a…
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