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FDA Approves At-Home Version of Lasix for Heart Failure Care
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Don’t Toss Those Veggie Scraps — They Might Be Healthier Than You Think
What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research suggests. A series of recent studies published in American Chemical Society (ACS) journals reveal how scientists are transforming food waste — from sugar beets to coconut fibers — into valuable materials for farming and nutrition.… read on > read on >
Drug Combo Effective Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
A new drug combo is offering hope for men with advanced prostate cancer. Adding the targeted cancer drug niraparib to hormone therapy reduced the risk of prostate tumor growth and slowed symptom advance, according to findings published Oct. 7 in the journal Nature Medicine. The combination was even more effective among men with genetic mutations… read on > read on >
Poor ER Triage Leaves Sickle Cell Patients In Agony For Hours, Experts Say
Patients experiencing a sickle cell crisis can wind up waiting hours in agony if inappropriately triaged by ER staff, a new study says. Patients misplaced in a less severe pain category waited nearly three times as long for their first dose of pain medication compared to those assessed properly, researchers reported Oct. 7 in the… read on > read on >
Ketamine Safe, Effective For Chronic Pain
Low-dose IV infusions of ketamine are safe and effective in treating chronic pain, a new study says. Ketamine infusions as part of comprehensive clinical pain care helped as many as 46% of patients improve their physical function, sleep quality and pain management, researchers reported this week in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. “This… read on > read on >
Quitting Smoking Nearly Doubles Cancer Patients’ Short-Term Survival Odds, Experts Say
Experts argue it’s never too late to quit smoking, and a new study says that applies to people with late-stage cancer as well. Patients with advanced cancer gained nearly a full year of additional life if they quit smoking, compared to those who kept lighting up, researchers reported Oct 9 in the Journal of the… read on > read on >
Inspirational Videos Rival Meditation For Stress Relief, Study Says
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YouTube or TikTok might offer a solid alternative to meditation when it comes to stress relief. People’s stress dropped about as much from watching a short inspirational video as it did through guided meditation, researchers reported in the journal Psychology of Popular Media. “What we found is that even a few minutes of watching content… read on > read on >
Deion Sanders Returns to Practice After Surgery for Blood Clots
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday he was undergoing surgery to treat ongoing blood clot issues, and less than a day after the procedure, returned to practice Wednesday. The 58-year-old coach had shared earlier in the week that he was in “a lot of pain” during last Saturday’s 35-21 loss to Texas… read on > read on >
Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently
A new study suggests there’s more to sleep than how long you snooze each night. Your overall sleep pattern could shape your mood, brain function and even long-term health. Researchers from Concordia University in Montreal identified five distinct sleep profiles that may help explain why some people feel well-rested while others struggle with fatigue, poor… read on > read on >
Sno Pac Recalls Frozen Spinach Sold Across the U.S.
A Minnesota-based company is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach sold nationwide because they may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious or even life-threatening illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects products made by Sno Pac Foods, which distributes both under its own brand name… read on > read on >