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Cough drops from several brands being recalled, FDA says

Several common cough drop brands are being pulled from shelves after officials raised concerns about how they were made.

Apr 16, 2026

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Australian bee glue delivers a scar-fighting compound that shuts down raised scars before they take hold

A natural compound made by Australian bees to seal their hives may help stop scarring in human skin after surgery, injury and burns, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers. The scientists say the laboratory ...

Apr 15, 2026

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Celiac disease may blunt high-fiber benefits when key gut microbes are missing

Many people with celiac disease are advised to eat more fiber to support digestion and manage symptoms, either through diet or prescribed fiber supplements. New research from McMaster University shows that the benefits of ...

Mar 31, 2026

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Autoantibodies implicated as drivers of long COVID in new study

A growing body of evidence suggests that long COVID (or post-COVID syndrome), a condition affecting more than 10% of people after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, may be driven by the immune system turning against the body. Now, new ...

Mar 24, 2026

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Surgical stitches could release anti-inflammatory drugs at wound sites for weeks

Deep cuts from accidents or surgeries require stitches, typically followed by oral anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen. While these medications help with pain, they don't act specifically on the wounds. Consequently, ...

Mar 24, 2026

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Gut health supplement relieves arthritis pain, finds new study

A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)—with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy program. ...

Mar 12, 2026

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Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back against neurodegeneration

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a potential new strategy to fight back against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, conditions that are linked to the toxic accumulation of Tau and alpha synuclein ...

Mar 6, 2026

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Team develops 3D-printed bandage to help heal chronic wounds

A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D-printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers. The researchers in the School of Pharmacy have created a customizable wound ...

Mar 3, 2026

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If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?

Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out.

Feb 26, 2026

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A promising new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer

EPFL researchers have developed preclinical models for invasive lobular carcinoma and trialed a new drug. It slows tumor growth effectively by targeting specific features of the disease and opening the door to future clinical ...