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CDC warns against potentially counterfeit meds sold by online pharmacies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many illegal online pharmacies are selling counterfeit prescription drugs that often are fentanyl or methamphetamine, which…
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Fizzy drinks, too much coffee might raise risk of stroke
Want to keep a stroke a bay? Drink water, avoid fizzy and fruit drinks, and keep coffee at a minimum. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Want to keep a stroke a bay?…
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One in 14 U.S. hospital patients experiences harmful diagnostic errors
One in 14 hospital patients may be the victim of damaging diagnostic mistakes, new research suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News One in 14 hospital patients may…
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George the Frenchie’s cancer journey might help other dogs, human children
Photo courtesy of Dr. Leah Ackerman/HealthDay News The short but much-loved life of a French bulldog named George leaves a legacy of learning for those who care for…
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Bright-light therapy improves outcomes in treating non-seasonal depression, study shows
1 of 2 | In the analysis, bright-light therapy consisted of using a fluorescent light box that produced white light for at least 30 minutes. Photo by…
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Eli Lilly to build $4.5 billion Indiana facility for advanced drug manufacturing
Eli Lilly said Wednesday it will invest $4.5 billion to build an advanced pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and development facility in Lebanon, Indiana expected to open in late…
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New cheek swab test might help predict lifespan
A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. Photo by Adobe…
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COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of COVID-linked heart trouble
Folks who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are significantly less likely to develop serious heart problems stemming from a COVID infection, a new study found. Photo by Adobe…
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Outpatient CAR-T therapy can be safe, effective for blood cancer patients
Patients with a fast-spreading blood cancer respond well to outpatient treatment with CAR-T therapy, a new study found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Patients with…
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GLP-1 weight-loss meds might interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy
Research shows patients taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are more likely to have food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel before an endoscopy or…
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