Category: Health
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A 13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Participating in TikTok’s ‘Benadryl Challenge’
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’ on TikTok.
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‘Zombie Drug’ Spreads Rapidly in the U.S.
Fentanyl – the deadliest drug in the country – is becoming even more dangerous. In the United States, the opioid is increasingly being mixed with Xylazine, a powerful tranquilizer approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in animals like horses. But on the streets, it is known as “tranq” or “tranq dope,”…
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Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available, But Imposes Restrictions
A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday (12) that the abortion pill Mifepristone can remain available, overturning a decision by Texas Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, who last week ordered a ban on the medication starting Friday, April 14. However, the appeals court imposed some restrictions on the use and distribution of the drug, which will…
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Texas Federal Judge Bans Abortion Pill
A conservative advocacy group called Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit in Texas against the use of the abortion pill Mifepristone, an oral medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to terminate a pregnancy. In his decision on April 7, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas ruled in favor…
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The Ozempic Fever
Ozempic is one of the most talked-about medications in recent history. Celebrities are promoting its successful use. Some doctors celebrate its existence backed by research. Advertisements, even on public transport, encourage its adoption. The popularity of Ozempic is so great that it has led to shortages, as people struggle to get their hands on a…
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US Approves Sale of Nasal Spray That Reverses Opioid Overdose
Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, will be available for purchase without a prescription at any pharmacy in the United States starting this summer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the measure on Wednesday (28), raising hopes that the widespread and easy availability of the medication will help reduce the alarming drug-related…
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Mandatory Breathalyzer in Cars is Closer Than We Think
In a few years, all new vehicles sold in the United States will be required to have the capability to passively detect when drivers are under the influence of alcohol.
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First Signs of Alzheimer’s May Appear in the Eyes, Says Study
Research has explored how the eyes can aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease before the onset of symptoms.
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What Is the Average Value of American Retirement?
The age at which Americans can claim their full retirement has been steadily increasing. Currently, those born in 1960 or later will need to wait until they are 67 years and one month old to reach the age at which their benefits will be paid in full. However, a worker can start receiving their retirement…