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In Illinois, 88 women a year die while pregnant or within a year of giving birth, on average, according to the latest Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report. Notably, more than 90% of those pregnancy-related deaths were ...
Apr 15, 2024
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A report released by the Mexican government Friday says the country is facing a dire shortage of fentanyl for medical use, even as Mexican cartels pump out tons of the illicit narcotic.
Apr 13, 2024
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In recent years, the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. While this new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight loss, researchers have ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug market.
Apr 9, 2024
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They slow down breathing. First, you lose consciousness, then your heart stops beating.
Apr 8, 2024
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Imagine your teen has just had surgery. After a few days in hospital, it is time to go home, but their pain is still quite significant. The medical team suggests using acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) first, ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Nasal-administered naloxone is more cost-effective and could help reduce the number of opioid-related fatalities compared to the current publicly funded intermuscular version, a new study has found. The study, "An economic ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Xylazine is an FDA-approved sedative and pain reliever for use in animals, but it has severe adverse effects when used in humans. It is now illicitly being added to opioids, like fentanyl and heroin, as well as cocaine—leading ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Fire Capt. Jesse Blaire steered his SUV through the mobile home park until he spotted the little beige house with white trim and radioed to let dispatchers know he'd arrived.
Apr 2, 2024
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Researchers who study long COVID say its debilitating symptoms are often misdiagnosed by clinicians and dismissed by employers or loved ones because so little is known about the new syndrome. The results can be devastating ...
Apr 1, 2024
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