Zurzuvae, the recently FDA-approved pill to treat postpartum depression. (Image: Getty; illustration by Alex Cochran for Yahoo) (Illustration by Alex Cochran for Yahoo ; Photo: Getty Images) In August the Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication to treat postpartum depression. The approval is a big step for women with the …
Medicine By Associated Press Published Nov. 6, 2023, 8:33 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — As doctors in the United States reduce their reliance on opioid painkillers, the use of a new alternative for treating difficult-to-manage pain is on the rise: ketamine, a psychedelic therapy that has been used as a surgical drug for decades. The popularity …
Genetic Adaptation to Cold: The Legacy of Denisovans Genetic Adaptation to Cold: The Legacy of Denisovans Modern humans interbred with Denisovans in Asia, resulting in a genetic adaptation that allowed them to thrive in cold climates. Today, this adaptation is widespread in non-African populations. While beneficial for cold adaptation, this genetic variant may also increase …
Artificial sweeteners, ranging from 100 to an astonishing 13,000 times sweeter than natural sugar, have infiltrated our everyday lives. They can be found in cereals, yoghurts, diet drinks, ice creams, instant coffee, toothpaste, and even prescription drugs like antidepressants and antibiotics. As avid consumers of these captivating chemical additives, Britons swallow a third of all …
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has bravely shared her painful struggle with a little-known womb condition, adenomyosis. For 32 years, Naga’s debilitating symptoms were dismissed by medical professionals. Adenomyosis, akin to endometriosis, has caused her to scream in agonizing pain, even resorting to calling an ambulance at times. Speaking to MPs, Naga revealed the paranoia …
A Teenager Overcomes Adversity and Attends University of Cambridge A remarkable teenager, George Baldock, has defied the odds and is now pursuing his studies at the prestigious University of Cambridge. At the age of 11, George was compelled to leave mainstream education due to severe anxiety and depression, which made it impossible for him to …
By Lily Jobson For Mailonline Published: 19:19 BST, 9 October 2023 Updated: 21:23 BST, 9 October 2023 Amber Rutter, the Olympic Shotgun champion, thrilled her fans on Monday by announcing her first pregnancy with husband James. Taking to Instagram, the 26-year-old shared a beautiful snapshot of the baby scan, radiating joy and excitement. With a …
Giving up alcohol completely for a month may initially feel like a daunting task, but the potential benefits to your body and overall health make it worthwhile. Improved sleep, glowing skin, and weight loss are just a few of the positive effects you can expect to experience. So, if you’re participating in sober October this …
Experts have warned that Britain may soon face its own bed bug crisis, similar to the current situation in France. The tiny blood-sucking insects have been spotted crawling on train seats and inside the busy Charles-de-Gaulle Airport in Paris. Travellers have reported infestations of these annoying critters in Airbnbs, hotels, cinemas, and restaurants. The deputy …
According to an expert, bed bugs could already be infesting Britain, similar to the ongoing crisis in France. These blood-sucking insects have been found crawling on train seats and inside Charles-de-Gaulle Airport in Paris. Eurostar has been alerted to increase preventative treatment to avoid the spread of bed bugs. Microbiologist David Cain, founder of Bed …