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Opioid use during pregnancy significantly increased over decade, study
Opioid use during pregnancy significantly increased over decade, study

Infants of mother consuming opioids during pregnancy saw a 72% higher risk of death

Drug-resistant fungus Candida Auris identified in Connecticut, experts
Drug-resistant fungus Candida Auris identified in Connecticut, experts

Candida auris can easily transmit in healthcare settings such as hospitals and nursing homes

GLP-1 drugs linked to fewer Asthma attacks in overweight teens
GLP-1 drugs linked to fewer Asthma attacks in overweight teens

Teens on GLP-1 therapy were also less likely to need steroid treatment for asthma flare-ups or use rescue inhalers

Small peanut doses effectively treats childhood allergies, study
Small peanut doses effectively treats childhood allergies, study

Children consuming reduced doses experienced fewer side effects, and the small amount makes it easier for picky eaters to continue treatment

Sleep patterns may signal early dementia risk, study
Sleep patterns may signal early dementia risk, study

Research underscores the significance of monitoring sleep patterns as part of early dementia prevention and awareness

Women with heart disease face higher risk from angioplasty, study
Women with heart disease face higher risk from angioplasty, study

Scientists discovered that women may have better long-term outcomes with bypass surgery instead

Children in UK to receive chickenpox vaccine for first time
Children in UK to receive chickenpox vaccine for first time

Nearly 20 children lose their lives every year from chickenpox across the UK

Severe CKD patients at significantly higher risk of Gastroparesis, study
Severe CKD patients at significantly higher risk of Gastroparesis, study

Gastroparesis is a chronic condition where stomach muscles start declining, preventing food movement to the small intestine

NHS warns people consuming Levothyroxine to treat thyroid
NHS warns people consuming Levothyroxine to treat thyroid

Levothyroxine is typically used to treat hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid gland

Alarming surge in gestational diabetes over past decade, study
Alarming surge in gestational diabetes over past decade, study

Gestational diabetes is a condition that is a form of glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy

THIS common medicine may harm your health over time, HSE warns
THIS common medicine may harm your health over time, HSE warns

Lansoprazole is prescribed to treat conditions, including heartburn, indigestion, GERD, and more

Five common medicines linked to hearing loss
Five common medicines linked to hearing loss

Ototoxic drugs can cause damage by harming the tiny hair cells in the cochlea

Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris becoming harder to fight globally, report
Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris becoming harder to fight globally, report

Fungal infections affect around 6.5 million people, claim lives at alarming rate of over 50%

Louisiana flu cases surge as mutated H3A2 strain spreads
Louisiana flu cases surge as mutated H3A2 strain spreads

Health officials advised frequent handwashing, avoiding touching the face, and staying home when sick to minimise risks

Legionnaires’ alert in Sydney after fourth case confirmed
Legionnaires’ alert in Sydney after fourth case confirmed

Legionnaires' disease develops when the bacteria that causes Legionella bacteria adjusts into favourable conditions

New aggressive H3N2 flu strain rapidly spread across US
New aggressive H3N2 flu strain rapidly spread across US

Common symptoms associated with the H3N2 variant include headache, fever, sore throat, chills, and flu

Iron deficiency common in moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis, study finds
Iron deficiency common in moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis, study finds

Reduced iron levels were associated with poorer quality of life, as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index

Infrequent Marijuana use raises risks for teen mental health, study
Infrequent Marijuana use raises risks for teen mental health, study

Marijuana use was linked to a two- to five-fold surge in the likelihood of poor academic performance

6 essential tips to protect your skin during winter season
6 essential tips to protect your skin during winter season

Follow these tips to maintain healthy, glowing skin during dry conditions

Severe valvular heart disease raises death risk in cancer patients
Severe valvular heart disease raises death risk in cancer patients

Severe VHD was found to have increased all-cause mortality and cardiovascular death, even after adjusting for key clinical factors

Adenovirus cases surge across UK, experts warn
Adenovirus cases surge across UK, experts warn

Adenovirus symptoms include cold or flu, including fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, dyspnea, and more

Study finds no association between hormone therapy and dementia risk
Study finds no association between hormone therapy and dementia risk

Hormone replacement therapy, is particularly designed to replace the hormones that naturally decline during the menopause

NHS sees spike in dismissals for poor performance
NHS sees spike in dismissals for poor performance

The record 7,000 NHS staff dismissal mark a significant rise from nearly 4,000 two years earlier

AI tool could enhance nutrition for ICU patients, study
AI tool could enhance nutrition for ICU patients, study

Scientists developed an AI program called NutriSighT that assesses routine ICU data and feeding records to project nutrition risk

Bakewell bakery recalls Mince Pies due to missing milk allergen label
Bakewell bakery recalls Mince Pies due to missing milk allergen label

The product is a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, as per the FSA

Tea drinkers may have stronger bones than coffee drinkers, study
Tea drinkers may have stronger bones than coffee drinkers, study

Scientists found that women who drank tea had modestly increased hip bone density in contrast to non-tea drinkers

Most popular diet trends in 2025: Plant based, keto, OMAD and more
Most popular diet trends in 2025: Plant based, keto, OMAD and more

Here are some most popular diet trends people followed in 2025

Flu symptoms 2025: Early symptoms of rapidly spreading virus
Flu symptoms 2025: Early symptoms of rapidly spreading virus

Here are a few early symptoms of the rapidly spreading viral infection

Novo Nordisk shares rise after FDA approves world’s first weight-loss pill
Novo Nordisk shares rise after FDA approves world’s first weight-loss pill

FDA's approval allows Novo Nordisk to compete Eli Lilly that develops an oral GLP-1 treatment

Natural remedy for knee pain finally backed by new research
Natural remedy for knee pain finally backed by new research

Experts estimate that more than 80% of adults older than 55 have osteoarthritis