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Common Painkiller Tied to Heart Failure Risk in Older Adults

Common Painkiller Tied to Heart Failure Risk in Older Adults

The antiseizure medication pregabalin, which is commonly prescribed for chronic pain, has been linked to an increased risk for heart failure (HF), particularly in those with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), new data suggested. In a cohort of more than 240,000 Medicare beneficiaries with noncancer chronic pain, initiation of pregabalin was associated with a 48% higher risk for new-onset …

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Woman’s ‘uncontrollable orgasmic episodes’ baffle doctors – until a common hormone problem is found to be the cause

Woman’s ‘uncontrollable orgasmic episodes’ baffle doctors – until a common hormone problem is found to be the cause

By ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 14:23, 7 August 2025 | Updated: 17:04, 7 August 2025 Doctors were left baffled by a rare condition that saw a 20-year-old woman experience multiple orgasms several times a day, leaving her constantly sexually aroused.  Far from being pleasurable, the unnamed woman said the disorder caused her intense distress and interfered with her work …

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6 common foods to avoid to reduce the risk

6 common foods to avoid to reduce the risk

Cutting down the aforementioned foods is a good place to start. But what should you swap those foods with? Here are gut-friendly, colon-protective foods to include in your diet: Fruits and vegetables (especially dark leafy greens, berries, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower) Whole grains (brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread) Legumes (beans, lentils, peas) Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, …

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Cancer deaths hit ‘alarming’ surge due to common health condition, experts say

Cancer deaths hit ‘alarming’ surge due to common health condition, experts say

Obesity-related cancer deaths have soared in the U.S. over the last two decades, rising from 3.73 million to 13.52 million. That’s according to a study by researchers at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health, which was presented last month at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco. The study analyzed more than 33,000 deaths …

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What do they have in common?

What do they have in common?

Share on PinterestWhat type of diet is linked to the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes? Image credit: Laura Olivas/Getty Images The Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, and the AHEI diet can all lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis. The researchers who conducted it analyzed the medical histories of over 800,000 people across …

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Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say

Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say

When it comes to treating an allergic reaction to food with Benadryl, this doctor says, “It’s time to move on.” A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine “are not intended for long-term use.” A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine “are not intended for long-term use.” (CNN) — Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees …

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Five common signs of colon cancer that are often ignored

Five common signs of colon cancer that are often ignored

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2020, more than 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer were reported, and it claimed 930,000 lives worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency also predicts that new colon cancer cases will rise to 3.2 million (an increase of …

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