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New malaria drug for newborns offers hope in Uganda

Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication.

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Teen vaping linked to smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use, study says

The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes.

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No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds

Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain.

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Rich countries pay more for medicines, but cost burden is far lower

European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita.

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MIT scientists use AI to develop new drugs for gonorrhoea and MRSA

The researchers aimed to find completely new ways of tackling antimicrobial resistance.

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What to know about summer colds and the COVID variant called stratus

COVID-19 is trending up in much of Europe this summer.

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Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

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Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait

The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday.

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Americans are rethinking alcohol amid concerns over health risks

A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades.

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ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime

Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office.

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France recalls soft cheeses after two die in food poisoning outbreak

Listeriosis is a rare infection that people typically get after eating contaminated food.

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Staying up late on the weekends could make your sleep apnoea worse

Researchers have dubbed the spike in sleep disturbances over the weekend, when people stay up late and sleep in more, “social apnoea”.

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Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution

We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb toxic substances and easily make their way into the food chain. What is the European Union doing about it?

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Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, study finds

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said.

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Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

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Cancer-fighting vaccine prompts immune response for some patients

While the early-stage results would need to be validated in larger studies, the researchers said the findings offer hope for cancer patients with certain genetic mutations.

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Blowing a conch shell: Could this ancient practice improve your sleep?

A recent study suggests that an age-old yogic ritual may help improve blood oxygen levels and sleep quality in people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

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As social prescribing gains traction, can nature, art, and sport heal?

From forest walks to painting classes, doctors are prescribing non-medical treatments for better health.

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Experimental pill helped with weight loss in Eli Lilly trial

Study participants lost an average of 12.4 per cent of their body weight over 72 weeks.

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Five ways wildfires can hurt your health

Wildfire smoke appears to be more harmful than other types of air pollution when it comes to our health.