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Long-term use of painkillers in people under the age of 25 raises the risk of poor mental health and substance abuse later in life, a study has found. The results of the study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, suggest that 29% of people under the age of 25 with chronic pain were…

A salmonella outbreak linked to whole and pre-cut cantaloupes has sickened 43 people, leading to 17 hospitalizations across 15 states in the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled the products linked to the outbreak and warned consumers not to eat, sell, or serve them. Salmonella infection is a bacterial infection that…

A mysterious respiratory illness has sickened hundreds of dogs across several states, prompting veterinarians to warn pet owners to take precautionary measures against the potentially deadly infection. The unusual respiratory illness has been reported in many states, including Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has documented more than 200 cases…

World Prematurity Day is celebrated On Nov.17 every year to bring attention to the problems experienced by mothers and newborns in connection with preterm birth. A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm. Every year, 15 million babies are born preterm worldwide, which accounts for one in 10 deliveries. According to the…

A hospital in Massachusetts has warned nearly 450 patients may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to a lapse that occurred in its endoscopy unit. Salem Hospital in Massachusetts revealed Wednesday that patients who underwent endoscopy at their facility between June 2021 and April 2023 may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis…

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed every November to draw attention to the malignant tumor, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Nearly 240,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Cancer…

The third Wednesday of November is marked as World COPD Day every year to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and share information on ways to prevent it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that leads to restricted airflow in the lungs and breathing difficulties. It is estimated as the third leading cause…

Intermittent fasting, a widely popular eating pattern advocated by many for weight loss and other health benefits, has been the focus of a recent large-scale trial. Researchers from King’s College London found that restricting eating to a 10-hour window during the day reduces hunger and improves mood and energy. The results of the trial were…

An antiviral drug, Paxlovid, used for treating severe symptoms of COVID-19 is linked with virologic rebound, a new study has found. COVID rebound is a condition wherein after initial recovery and negative test, a patient either tests positive again, sheds live, potentially contagious virus or experiences the symptoms. Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy,…

Can a daily dose of fruit help prevent dementia? A new study suggests that consuming a cup of strawberries every day could reduce the risk of dementia in middle-aged individuals. A research team from the University of Cincinnati found last year that adding blueberries to the diet helps reduce dementia risk. In the current study,…