Just a tiny amount of fentanyl, the equivalent of a few grains of sand, is enough to stop a person’s breathing. The synthetic opioid is tasteless, odorless, and invisible when mixed with other substances, and drug users are often unaware of its…
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New rapid PCR method detects Salmonella in food within hours
A new same-day detection strategy shows how simple, low-cost lab steps can uncover Salmonella in meats, vegetables, and dairy far faster than traditional methods. This could offer a powerful tool for preventing contaminated foods…
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HIV-free generations: prevention drug rollout brings hope to South Africa
While lenacapavir currently costs around $28,000 a year in the United States, generic versions are expected to be available from 2027 at around $40 per year in more than 100 countries through agreements by Unitaid and the…
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Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences and hint at new paths for earlier, more accurate prognosis?
Study: Lung and gut microbiota…
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When Machine Learning Helps Reveal Hidden Dementia – Medscape
- When Machine Learning Helps Reveal Hidden Dementia Medscape
- Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease Kennesaw State University
- AI Could Ease Caregiver Burden for Older Adults, Study…
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Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor
Getty ImagesPeople who have cosmetic filler injections in their face should be warned of the risk of a dangerous complication involving blocked arteries that can lead to skin loss and even blindness due to…
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Paracetamol project shows tablet is not a bitter pill to swallow for patients and planet
PICTURED: Consultant Anaesthetists Rebeca Harris and Tereza Soskova along with Senior Clinical Fellow Lara Sabry.
Work analysing how paracetamol is given to young patients has paved the way to make better use of NHS resources and deliver…
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Lipid Changes Linked to Primary Biliary Cholangitis
A NEW study highlights distinctive changes in blood lipids that could offer fresh insight into the biology of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and potentially open doors to improved diagnostics and treatments for the chronic autoimmune liver…
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Doctors warn that delaying hep B vaccine could bring back deadly cases : Shots
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel appointed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…
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Ultrasound Pinpoints Vascular Complications from Cosmetic Fillers
CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ultrasound can aid in treating complications from cosmetic filler injections, according to research being presented this week at the annual…
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