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When an Amish patient arrived at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with fatigue, a severe headache, and weakness on one side of her body, doctors scrambled to find a cause. All they could see was that she had brain inflammation. That’s usually caused by an infection, but her tests came back normal. High dose steroids, a standard treatment, weren’t effective. …

Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm. The evidence suggests higher THC concentrations carry greater risks, reinforcing concerns about high-potency cannabis …

Following a comprehensive review of the latest research on hypertension, blood pressure guidelines in the US have been updated to cut risks of heart disease and dementia later in life further than ever. The updated guidelines replace a previous revision conducted in 2017, and are a joint effort from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), …

By ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 11:58, 26 August 2025 | Updated: 12:05, 26 August 2025 Taking common painkillers together could be fueling antibiotic resistance, amid concerns over deaths, experts warned today.  Ibuprofen and paracetamol—known as acetaminophen and often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the US—are widely used to treat aches and pains and reduce fevers.  But Australian …

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Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet. It’s crucial to get enough calcium, because it’s essential for bone health. The mineral makes up much of the structure of bones and teeth, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s also important for muscle function and nerve signaling, registered dietitian …

Scientists have engineered a strain of bacteria with a genetic code unlike anything found in nature, marking a groundbreaking advance in synthetic biology. The microbe, called Syn57, is a lab-made version of Escherichia coli, a bacterium that normally causes infections in the gut, urinary tract and other parts of the body. Unlike all known life, which relies on 64 codons, …

As annoying as catching a cold may be, there could be a silver lining. New research suggests that it may temporarily protect you from getting covid-19. Researchers revealed that individuals, especially children, who had recently been infected by a rhinovirus—the most frequent culprit behind the common cold—were remarkably less likely to get a SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes covid-19, …

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) — Medical science continues to develop new and innovative ways to boost health and well-being, but a relatively old drug — metformin — may hold the key to human longevity and preventing life-threatening illness, experts told UPI. Used to treat Type 2 diabetes since the 1950s, metformin has in recent years been touted as a …

Getting older doesn’t mean your best training days are behind you. In fact, it can be the perfect time to build lasting strength and muscle. Whether you want to keep lifting heavier, stay injury free, or simply feel stronger in your everyday life, the right approach makes all the difference. That’s where Dr. Milo Wolf comes in. Dr. Wolf is …