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Fentanyl vaccine poised to be ‘game changer’ in fight against addiction
HOUSTON– The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to a team of researchers in Texas who claim they have successfully developed a vaccine that could be a “game changer” in addiction treatment. A team led by the University of Houston has developed what they say is a fentanyl vaccine that can […]
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Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
NEW YORK >> US health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday night sent a health alert to physicians, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. One died. Disease […]
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Heart Disease Breakthrough: New Immune Target Discovered
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide. It refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Research has identified suPAR as a protein that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and kidney disease, offering new […]
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Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday night sent a health alert to physicians, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. One died. […]
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An 81-year-old brain doctor’s 7 ‘hard rules’ for keeping your memory ‘sharp as a whip’
Like any other part of your body, your brain needs daily exercise. Neglecting your brain health can make you vulnerable to degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent decades guiding patients with memory problems through brain-enhancing habits and exercises — many of which I practice, too. Here […]
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CDC Traces Superbug Outbreak to EzriCare Eye Drops
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an outbreak of extensively drug-resistant bacteria linked to contaminated eye drop products. Over 50 cases have been found to date, with most patients having reportedly used EzriCare Artificial Tears, while the CDC has found the bacteria in opened bottles of the brand from […]
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Smartphone app that could help identify stroke symptoms as they occur
Scientists develop smartphone app that spots stroke symptoms as they occur — looking at facial droopiness and slurred speech By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 11:16 AM EST, 2 February 2023 | Updated: 11:19 AM EST, 2 February 2023 In the US one person suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, […]
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NY, NJ linked to outbreak of ‘extensively’ drug-resistant bacteria in EzriCare eye drops
New York and New Jersey are among 12 states involved in a small outbreak of an “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria, according to an alert released Wednesday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has linked several of the cases to EzriCare Artificial Tears, a brand of over-the-counter eye drops. The germ is […]
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How cancer can make you speak in an IRISH accent: American man who had never visited the isle
A cancer-stricken man woke up to find he suddenly had an Irish accent — despite never having been to the country. The American had been battling an advanced form of prostate cancer for close to two years before seeking advice for his ‘uncontrollable brogue’. Doctors diagnosed the man in his 50s with the extraordinarily rare […]
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Why do doctors always ask about your last menstrual period? Experts explain.
Your period can reveal a lot about your health. (Getty Pictures) No matter what brings a woman to the doctor’s office, she can expect one question without fail: “When was the first day of your last menstrual period?” Dr. Alla Vash-Margita, chief of pediatric and adolescent gynecology at Yale Medicine, tells Yahoo Life that although […]