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This popular painkiller may do more harm than good

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, trama…

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Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition

Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwideScientists are developing a simple blood test to predict who is most at risk from the world’s most common inherited heart condition.Millions of people worldwide have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy …

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Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery

Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.

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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse jokes about his tough cancer diagnosis

Former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who publicly announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with a notably candid message earlier this week, took to X late on Christmas Eve to offer a joke about his condition. “umm, we should talk . . .” Sasse, 53, wrote in response to a post earlier this week.…

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How much screen time is acceptable for kids at Christmas?

Parents ponder whether to relax rules totally over the festive period, or find ways to avoid screen time.

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Faith, science and doctors’ struggle with end of life care

If you believe in medical miracles, it can keep you as a physician from giving up too soon.

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The global empathy crisis that confronts us this Christmas

Empathy levels diminished 14% across the U.S. after the pandemic, with the steepest drop among millennials, according to a United Way survey.

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Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This …

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The most damaging taboo about sexual violence

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Medicaid paid over $200 million to dead people in 2021 and 2022, federal watchdog says

Tuesday’s report is the first nationwide look at improper Medicaid payments.

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Recess CEO: Building a Leading Relaxation Beverage Brand

Ben Witte, founder and CEO of Recess, says the company’s thesis is that in an increasingly stressful world, consumers are prioritizing mental wellness and seeking healthier ways to relax. He tells Katie Greifeld and Norah Mulinda on The Close that Recess is positioning its drinks as an evening relax…

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How Service Dogs Help Treat Veterans’ PTSD

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers.

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Weight Loss Drugs and Their Lesser Known Side Effects on Relationships

Doctors warn about their physical side effects, but they can also have unexpected effects on intimacy.

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Ever Since We Had a Baby, My Wife Says One Part of Sex Is Off Limits. It Makes No Sense.

I want what we used to have.

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1 staff member, 1 resident killed in explosions at Pa. nursing home

Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home were a resident and a staff member.

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Scientists boost mitochondria to burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and burn more calories. The findings could open the door to new treatments for obesity and improve metabolic health.

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Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.

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Throwing out flame-retardant furniture can reduce toxic chemicals in blood, study finds

Flame retardants commonly used in furniture are linked to serious health issues, including cancer and thyroid diseaseRemoving old furniture made with flame retardants from people’s homes can significantly reduce the amount of the toxic chemicals in blood, a new 10-year, peer-reviewed study by Califo…

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Midwife leading Nottingham maternity inquiry charging NHS up to £26,000 a month

Exclusive: Donna Ockenden paid highly for advice in relation to the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS historyThe midwife leading the biggest inquiry into maternity failures in the history of the NHS is charging NHS England up to £26,000 a month for her advice through her company, the Guard…

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's bladder looked like a Christmas tree

In an unusual case, a man's bladder swelled dramatically at its base, taking the shape of a Christmas tree.