The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Biden administration has proposed a significant change in federal drug policy by recommending the downgrading of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. Currently classified alongside heroin and other drugs with a high potential for abuse and no medical uses, this move …
Health officials have issued a warning about the growing number of Americans dying from overdoses involving counterfeit pills. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the proportion of fatal overdoses involving fake tablets has more than doubled from 2019 to 2021. These counterfeit pills, designed to resemble legitimate medications …
New Study Suggests Moderate Beer Consumption Benefits Gut Health and Boosts Immune System Drinking beer in moderation could have positive effects on gut health and the immune system, according to a recent study. Researchers at Dalian Medical University in China found that the polyphenols, fiber, and ethanol in beer are key ingredients that can supercharge …
Studies suggest that consuming excessive amounts of ultra-processed foods, which are filled with preservatives, sweeteners, and artificial colors, can have serious health consequences. However, experts argue that the term “ultra-processed” is being overused and poorly explained, causing confusion and unnecessary concern. Campaigners recently warned the UK of the potential harm caused by the over-consumption of …
A tragic incident has occurred in Texas, where a resident has passed away due to a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a lake near Austin. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was diagnosed with Naegleria fowleri earlier this month. This deadly amoeba has a fatality rate of 99 percent. Local health officials have stated that …
By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 23:02 BST, 31 August 2023 Texas has become the fifth state to discover the highly mutated Covid variant BA.2.86. The variant, known as Pirola or BA.2.86, has been found in Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, and New York as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Cancer mortality rates reached their highest point in the 1980s but have since decreased by 24 percent. By Kate Pickles, Health Editor for The Daily Mail Updated: 00:16 BST, 1 September 2023 Analysis reveals that advancements in cancer research and treatment have saved over a million lives in the UK within the past 40 years. …
According to a report, around one-third of dementia patients do not receive a formal diagnosis, which means they would not benefit from breakthrough drugs like lecanemab and donanemab. Currently, only 64% of people in England with dementia have a formal diagnosis, falling short of the government’s target of 67%. Alzheimer’s Research UK highlights the limited …
Advancements in medical technology are taking us one step closer to the era of Dr. AI. A team of researchers from MIT and the University of Galway have developed a groundbreaking medical implant that aims to revolutionize the treatment of chronic illnesses like diabetes. This innovative implant, which incorporates artificial intelligence and soft robotics, is …
Experts suggest that aspirin may be effective in reducing inflammation, a major driving factor of diabetes. However, experts warn that taking aspirin daily can increase the risk of internal bleeding. By Kate Pickles, Health Editor Updated: 23:15 BST, 31 August 2023 New research suggests that taking daily aspirin could help reduce the risk of developing …