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Study: Fatal opioid-meth overdoses fall by 37% in United States
Expanded access to addiction treatment and the overdose-reversal med naloxone likely prompted a 37% reduction in OD deaths linked to opioids taken with meth or other stimulant…
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Low-carb diet may enable type 2 diabetics to reduce medication
A new study indicated that a low-carbohydrate diet may help adults with type 2 diabetes gain better blood sugar control and make it possible to decrease diabetes medication. Photo…
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More teens using protein bars, shakes to boost muscle
Teenagers are increasingly turning to protein-packed bars, shakes and powders to help them add muscle to their frames, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Black patients more likely to receive ‘opioids only’ pain relief after surgery
After Black patients undergo a surgery, they are much more likely than their White peers to receive only an opioid for post-op pain relief, rather than a more nuanced combo of…
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Despite improvements, salt in restaurant meals remains high, can hurt the heart
1 of 4 | Major restaurant chains in the United States serve meals with salt or sodium levels as high as 2,300 milligrams, or about a full teaspoon, according to a…
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Sick kitten in Nebraska sparked efforts to stop spread of rabies
The 2023 illness and death in Nebraska of a stray kitten infected with rabies set off a large-scale effort to discover how the feline became infected in the first place. Photo by…
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Study: PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ common in tap, bottled water globally
PFAS "forever chemicals" can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Human cravings for carbs might stem from ancient DNA
Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Study confirms RSV vaccine’s protective power for seniors
A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization.…
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Music might speed recovery from surgery
Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer painkillers, a new review finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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