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Health & Fitness
Recreational drug use significantly increases risk of stroke, study finds
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsRecreational drugs, including marijuana, may significantly increase the likelihood of stroke later in life, a new study found. Using data from 100 million people, researchers found that amphetamine use increased …
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FDA’s abrupt flip‑flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drugmakers of investing in vaccines
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThe Food and Drug Administration's decision, made public on Feb. 10, to not review an application to approve Moderna's proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from …
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Trader Joe’s recalls 4 frozen food products due to possible glass contamination
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsFour Trader Joe's products are being recalled as part of a larger recall of nearly 37 million pounds of fried rice and dumpling products due to possible contamination with glass. …
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Americans trust the CDC less under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, Penn survey shows
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsAmericans are much more likely to trust a career scientist or medical group over the current leaders of the federal health department, new polling reveals. A survey from the University …
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been gamechangers for weight loss. Can they have a similar effect on addiction?
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsWeight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic may become the new frontline warriors in treating and preventing drug and alcohol addiction, a large new study shows. The research, published Wednesday …
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Women’s pain often lasts longer than men’s — that’s not just a perception
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsWomen have their share of unique challenges when it comes to experiencing pain, from giving birth to dealing with menstrual cramps to recovering from cesarean sections. They also tend to …
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Americans desire long, healthy lives, but mistakenly rely on external factors to reach their goals
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsLongevity has become a defining cultural and economic conversation – and for good reasons. Baby boomers and Generation X, Americans roughly 45 to 79 years old, account for about 40% …
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E-bike injuries have surged, prompting a need for greater safety regulations, researchers say
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsThe popularity of electric bikes has surged – and so have injuries resulting from riding them, especially among young people, a new study says. The research, presented Monday at the …
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Abusing small amounts of Adderall causes adverse heart effects, study says
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsEven a single dose of Adderall, used illicitly without a prescription, can be damaging to the heart, a new study says. Adderall, a medication approved by the U.S. Food and …