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XHANCE: New FDA-approved nasal device offers relief for chronic sinusitis
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — One in eight U.S. adults struggle to breathe and battle the persistent pain and discomfort of chronic sinusitis. Even with sprays, irrigations and pills, a staggering 80% of people can’t find relief. Now, there’s a potentially game-changing approach. What is chronic sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis is a condition where inflammation of the sinus lining causes debilitating symptoms.…
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WHO expands essential medicines lists with new cancer and diabetes treatments
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: Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated…
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From blood sugar control to helping digestion, here’s how moringa leaves can benefit your health. Gastrospecialist Dr Pal explains
Moringa, the leaves of what is known as the ‘miracle tree,’ have become a rage among fitness aficionados. From its anti-inflammatory properties to the ability to control blood sugar levels, moringa leaves are said to be a nutrient powerhouse that can tackle myriad health issues. Additionally, it may slow down brain ageing, moringa leaves Moringa: Myth or Fact? In an…
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Intake of low-, no-calorie sweeteners tied to faster cognitive decline
Consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Neurology. Natalia Gomes Gonçalves, Ph.D., from the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil, and colleagues examined the association between LNCS consumption and cognitive decline in a longitudinal observational study using data from civil servants aged 35 years and…
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Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of essential medicines. The WHO’s Model Lists of Essential Medicines is designed to improve affordability and access for the world’s most impactful drugs. Semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs are among 20…
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Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions
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 ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford, opening up new possibilities for neurological research and treatment of…
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Toilets can track your health
The benefits of installing a camera in your toilet bowl might not be immediately apparent, but a startup called Throne (not to be confused with Throne Labs) says “let us explain.” The company (which counted Morning Brew co-founder Austin Rief among its early investors) recently raised $4 million for its smart camera positioned in a toilet that helps monitor users’…
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Unpacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ideas about antidepressants and violence | Health Watch
(CNN) — Following the August 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested that antidepressants may be a culprit behind mass shootings and other violence. “We’re launching studies on the potential contribution of some of the SSRI drugs and some of the other psychiatric drugs that might be contributing…
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Jamie Oliver is right—this is how much fruit and veg we really should be eating every day
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has stirred debate by calling the familiar five-a-day message “a lie”. Speaking to the Times, he argued that the real health benefits of fruit and vegetables only start to add up at seven, eight or even 11 portions a day. He’s not wrong that more is better. Research shows us that the…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. links autism to Tylenol; where is Tylenol made
Global health leaders weigh in on U.S. vaccines, research WHO stresses trust in vaccine programs and CDC stability as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces backlash over health policy. United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a link between over-the-counter Tylenol taken by pregnant women and autism, according to several news reports. RFK Jr. and…
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