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Are You Overusing Aspirin? Know Signs, Risks & What To Do
Aspirin Overuse Signs: Below we discuss the signs and risks of aspirin overuse and how to overcome it.
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FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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What Is An Ozempic Face? Here Are Some Worrying Side Effects Of Taking Ozempic As A Non-Diabetic
Ozempic Side Effects: Ozempic face is not a direct side effect of the drug itself but rather a consequence of fat loss, which can cause skin laxity and accentuate wrinkles. Below we discuss some other common side effects.
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Nutritionist Highlights The Dangers Of Ozempic
According to Nmami Agarwal, Ozempic usage is linked to sudden vision loss.
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Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
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Joe Biden Proposes Expansion Of Weight Loss Drug Access, Trump Cabinet Differs
Outgoing US President Joe Biden proposed Tuesday to give millions more Americans access to weight loss drugs -- but Donald Trump's incoming health chief looked set to shoot down the idea.
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Scientists Worried As Lifesaving Malaria Drug In Africa Proving Less Effective
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, which spreads through the bite of a mosquito.
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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What Is Pink Cocaine? The "Unpredictable" Party Drug Linked To Liam Payne's Death
Pink cocaine, a highly potent and unpredictable designer drug, is a powdery mixture of various psychoactive substances.
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Liquor, Drugs Worth Rs 26.82 Crore Seized In Haryana Since Poll Code
Law enforcement agencies have seized Rs 26.82 crore worth of drugs, liquor and unaccounted-for cash in Haryana since the Model Code of Conduct for the state assembly elections came into effect on August 16.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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What Are Nootropics? Brain-Boosters Types, Benefits, And Side Effects
Nootropics, often referred to as "smart drugs" or cognitive enhancers, encompass a diverse range of natural compounds, synthetic substances, and pharmaceutical drugs.
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Injection Twice A Year 100% Effective In HIV Treatment: Study
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.
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Weight-Loss Injections May Increase Blindness Risk, Study Warns
A recent study in JAMA Ophthalmology links semaglutide medications, used for weight loss and diabetes, to an increased risk of NAION, a rare eye condition causing sudden vision loss.
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New Ketamine Pill Treats Depression Without Psychedelic Effects: Study
A new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early trial results suggested on Monday.
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Are You Overusing Aspirin? Know Signs, Risks & What To Do
Aspirin Overuse Signs: Below we discuss the signs and risks of aspirin overuse and how to overcome it.
-
FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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What Is An Ozempic Face? Here Are Some Worrying Side Effects Of Taking Ozempic As A Non-Diabetic
Ozempic Side Effects: Ozempic face is not a direct side effect of the drug itself but rather a consequence of fat loss, which can cause skin laxity and accentuate wrinkles. Below we discuss some other common side effects.
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Nutritionist Highlights The Dangers Of Ozempic
According to Nmami Agarwal, Ozempic usage is linked to sudden vision loss.
-
Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
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Joe Biden Proposes Expansion Of Weight Loss Drug Access, Trump Cabinet Differs
Outgoing US President Joe Biden proposed Tuesday to give millions more Americans access to weight loss drugs -- but Donald Trump's incoming health chief looked set to shoot down the idea.
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Scientists Worried As Lifesaving Malaria Drug In Africa Proving Less Effective
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, which spreads through the bite of a mosquito.
-
Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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What Is Pink Cocaine? The "Unpredictable" Party Drug Linked To Liam Payne's Death
Pink cocaine, a highly potent and unpredictable designer drug, is a powdery mixture of various psychoactive substances.
-
Liquor, Drugs Worth Rs 26.82 Crore Seized In Haryana Since Poll Code
Law enforcement agencies have seized Rs 26.82 crore worth of drugs, liquor and unaccounted-for cash in Haryana since the Model Code of Conduct for the state assembly elections came into effect on August 16.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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What Are Nootropics? Brain-Boosters Types, Benefits, And Side Effects
Nootropics, often referred to as "smart drugs" or cognitive enhancers, encompass a diverse range of natural compounds, synthetic substances, and pharmaceutical drugs.
-
Injection Twice A Year 100% Effective In HIV Treatment: Study
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.
-
Weight-Loss Injections May Increase Blindness Risk, Study Warns
A recent study in JAMA Ophthalmology links semaglutide medications, used for weight loss and diabetes, to an increased risk of NAION, a rare eye condition causing sudden vision loss.
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New Ketamine Pill Treats Depression Without Psychedelic Effects: Study
A new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early trial results suggested on Monday.
