Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (paracetamol) are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that these trusted staples are quietly fuelling one of the…
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Maui’s fires drove a 67% jump in deaths. Most went uncounted
New research unveils the true death toll of the deadly August 2023 wildfires which took place in Lāhainā, Maui, Hawaiʻi — and which temporarily made wildfire a leading cause of death in Maui. By comparing death rates over time, the…
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Ocean air may add years to your life, research shows
Living within miles of the ocean breeze may be linked to a longer life, but you shouldn’t count on the same benefits if you live in a riverside city, suggests a recent study.
Researchers from The Ohio State University analyzed population data –…
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Enabling Drug Formulation with Hot-Melt Extrusion
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How Hormonal Shifts Make ADHD In Women More Visible At Menopause
Many women discover they have ADHD during menopause or perimenopause due to hormonal changes exacerbating previously manageable symptoms or triggering new ones.
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Despite growing awareness, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is…
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Living Life To The Fullest Is Not About Giving Up
Community Nursing Services in Utah is a nonprofit hospice and home health agency that brings comfort to patients and families through unique programs like pet therapy.
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YoloCares is a California based NPHI member…
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Scientists perform the first pig-to-human lung transplant
Scientists have, for the first time, transplanted a genetically engineered pig lung into a human.
The lung tissue remained alive for nine days after the transplant despite early signs of inflammation, researchers report August 25 in…
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Access Barrier Or Fraud Deterrent?
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Prior authorization has caused significant frustration for patients and physicians, imposing…
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How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child
The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public health. But the language MAHA proponents use to describe health and disease has also raised concerns among the disability and chronic illness communities….
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Lobby Intensifies To Extend Obamacare Subsidies And Stop Sticker Shock
The next month will be critical to health insurers and their customers with individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act as the Republican-led Congress decides whether to extend tax credits or trigger a big price hike in premiums for…
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