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HealthJun 4

Study finds most parents buy baby carriers online amid safety concerns

Durham University research reveals nearly 90% of parents purchase baby slings and carriers online, raising questions about safety guidance.

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HealthApr 8

Federal judge allows continued mifepristone distribution while ordering FDA safety review

A federal judge ruled the abortion pill mifepristone can remain available by mail nationwide while requiring the FDA to conduct a safety review.

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HealthJun 8

New York Health Department Releases Medical Aid-in-Dying Implementation Rules

New York state has published regulations for implementing its medical aid-in-dying law, allowing terminally ill patients to receive life-ending medication.

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HealthMay 13

Brother of Nottingham triple killer testifies at public inquiry

Elias Calocane testified about his brother Valdo's mental health struggles and cryptic messages before the 2023 killings.

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HealthJun 3

Pharmaceutical Industry Developments: Wegovy Launches Globally, M&A Activity Expected

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in UAE while Eli Lilly signals continued merger and acquisition activity.

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HealthApr 30

Defense Department to Study MDMA Therapy for Military PTSD Treatment

The U.S. Department of Defense will fund studies testing MDMA-assisted therapy for 186 active-duty service members with PTSD.

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HealthJun 6

U.S. Doctor Recovers from Ebola, Discharged from German Hospital

An American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in Congo has recovered and been discharged from a Berlin hospital.

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HealthMay 12

NHS Faces Rising Patient Complaints and Reports of Healthcare Worker Racism

NHS England recorded over 134,000 GP complaints last year while some trusts reported a 17% increase in racism incidents against staff.

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HealthApr 30

Weight-loss drug ingredient shows promise for alcohol disorder, drives gum sales

Research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help treat alcohol use disorder, while companies report increased gum and mint sales linked to the medications.

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HealthApr 18

Three Meningitis Cases Prompt Vaccine Offer to Young People in Weymouth

Health officials are offering MenB vaccines to young people after three meningitis cases were confirmed in Weymouth.

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HealthJun 1

Three New Studies Examine Health Detection Methods and Career Advancement

Recent research covers obesity measurement accuracy, career stagnation impacts, and early dementia detection through writing tests.

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HealthApr 29

Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Access for Medical Treatment

President Trump signed an order to speed mainstream access to psychedelic-based medical treatments, supported by RFK Jr. and focusing on compounds like ibogaine.

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HealthMay 11

Medical Groups Issue New Guidelines on Children's Physical Activity and Brain Health

Pediatricians emphasize recess benefits while researchers discover movement aids brain waste removal.

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HealthApr 28

CDC Change to Hepatitis B Vaccine Timing Could Increase Infections, Study Finds

Research indicates CDC's decision to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth may lead to hundreds more infections.

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HealthApr 3

Health Officials Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Globally

Health authorities are documenting increases in deadly bacterial and viral infections as vaccination rates decline in multiple regions worldwide.

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