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Illegal fentanyl supply in the United States increases the risk of overdose and acute withdrawal syndrome

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Percent of Opioid-Positive Drug Products and Paraphernalia Samples Also Positive for Meditomidine at 20 Sentinel Sites: US Region, July 2025–December 2025 (Interim Data) b,c

Despite US drug overdose deaths declining from 2022 to 2025, the supply of illegal drugs is unpredictable. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is involved in many deaths and is frequently mixed with other drugs such as benzodiazepines or xylazine. Meditomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist sedative, more potent and longer-acting than clonidine and xylazine, was first identified in … Read more

The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

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The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

The health food industry has rushed over the past decade to include so-called sugar alcohols in everything from protein bars to zero-sugar energy drinks to guilt-free desserts—and with some justification. Unlike previous generations of artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols are naturally occurring, low-calorie alternatives that the human body can metabolize without incurring various potentially deadly and … Read more

Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

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Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more

Editorial | Government failure to provide mental health care puts lives at risk

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Editorial | Government failure to provide mental health care puts lives at risk

Something is deeply wrong with South Africa’s mental health care system. The latest tragedy to grab the headlines is the death of 35-year-old psychiatric patient Lerato Molme, who died of burn injuries in June 2024 in a fire at the George Mukhari Academic Hospital (GMAH). As a punishment, he was confined to an unheated isolation … Read more

Walking for the bus could save your life – brief bouts of exercise linked to lower risk of dementia, diabetes and heart disease, study finds

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Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just walking briskly between errands for just a few minutes a day all have significant health benefits, experts say.

By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more

A UK surgeon shares a diet rich in protein and fiber that reduces the risk of heart disease, cholesterol, and has anti-cancer properties

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Many of the everyday staples that sit quietly in Indian kitchens are more powerful than we give them credit for. These common, inexpensive foods are packed with nutrients that can provide support It improves heart health, bowel function, regulates blood sugar, and even helps reduce inflammation over time. Some may even have protective, anti-cancer properties … Read more

Heart disease: An extra 10 minutes of sleep each night can reduce the risk

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Share on PinterestSmall lifestyle changes can provide significant heart health protection, a new study suggests. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images A new study examined how small lifestyle changes can affect heart health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about 8 years and tracked habits such as sleep, nutrition and exercise. At the end … Read more

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

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A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more

‘Evidence’: Exercise cuts middle-aged women’s risk of death in half

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Group of happy women laughing after yoga class.

We all know that exercise is good for us. Moving our bodies improves our mental and physical health, with even a small increase in physical activity leading to significant benefits. New Australian research, published today in PLOS Medicine, highlights the importance of staying physically active for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Researchers … Read more