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Ketamine therapy shown effective in treating severe depression in veterans, study finds
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Brain adapts to compensate for age-related decline, study shows
A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it sometimes recruits help from certain brain regions to make up for deficits elsewhere. Photo by…
Sleep deprivation dangers: How pulling an all-nighter affects your physical and mental health
Most people have sacrificed sleep at some point, but those extra waking hours could come at a price. While it can be tempting to burn the midnight oil — whether it’s to get…
Ban of ineffective phenylephrine could affect access to other remedies
Even though phenylephrine doesn't work, the cold remedies that contain it offer other ingredients that do help ease symptoms, researchers noted. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
Super bowl staples recalled over listeria outbreak in taco kits, bean dips, dairy products: CDC
Super Bowl staples were recalled because of a listeria outbreak effecting seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing and taco kits. Dairy products made…
Deadly fungal illnesses linked to Medical tourism in Mexico
An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis occurred at two clinics specializing in elective cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, liposuction and Brazilian butt lifts.…
New prosthetic hand provides realistic sense of temperature
Using the MiniTouch, an Italian man was able to differentiate while blindfolded between human and prosthetic arms with 80% accuracy. Photo by EPFL/Caillet Fabrizio…
Teens report stress is biggest reason for drug, alcohol use
The most commonly reported motivation for substance use among teens was "to feel mellow, calm, or relaxed" (73%), a new survey found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Higher-dose naloxone spray doesn’t increase overdose survival, study finds
A study comparing a new, higher-dose nasal spray for opioid overdoses to the standard dose found no increase in survival rates but more side effects.The 8-milligram naloxone…
Costs of dementia care can consume savings of cash-strapped seniors
The average senior with dementia in non-nursing residential care facilities spent 97% of their monthly income on long-term care, researchers found. Photo by Adobe…
How are prescription drugs named? A drug development expert shares the process
Some drugs may seem like they were named by throwing darts at the alphabet – but the process of drug naming is actually very intentional. In an interview with Fox News…
Trust in medical professionals linked to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
Trust in the medical profession was associated with vaccine-hesitant people in 2021 going ahead and getting the shot by 2022, results show. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI |…
Combo of blood thinners, clot-busting meds doesn’t benefit stroke patients
Researchers halted a clinical trial looking into the drug combo for stroke treatment after finding no apparent benefit for the first 500 participants out of the planned…
Reducing homelessness could prevent thousands of opioid deaths
Even a 10% decrease in homelessness could save more than 650 from death by opioid overdose, a new study shows. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Reducing…
Chance of surviving cardiac arrest with CPR plummets as minutes pass
A person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest while receiving CPR declines from 22% after one minute of chest compressions to less than 1% after 39 minutes of compressions,…
‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’
A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that "gender-affirming" therapies have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender…
Study: Most U.S. liver transplant centers use alcohol-shaming language
Widespread online use of stigmatizing terms by liver transplant and rehab centers in the United States may be discouraging patients from seeking treatment, leading to delayed…
Here’s why you’re bloated — and what to do about the common digestive condition
Most people experience periods of bloating, which involves a tight, full feeling in the stomach that's often combined with gas. Although it's very common and generally…
Financial worries may lead to delayed cancer diagnoses
A full third of cancer patients suffered some form of recent financial hardship -- a bankruptcy, lien or eviction -- prior to their diagnosis, according to research led by the…
HPV linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke
Women with high-risk HPV had a 3.9 greater risk of blocked arteries, a 3.7 times greater risk of dying from heart disease, and a 5.9 times greater risk of dying from a stroke,…