Festival drug-related deaths are a growing public health concern. At present, there is limited evidence highlighting drug trends and harm-reduction practices among Irish festival attendees. One of the main health concerns for this cohort relates to the risks associated with high volumes of drugs being consumed as well as the combinations of substances used together. […]
The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published in the BMJ Quality & Safety, the study found that the numbers of patients using opioids while waiting for surgery increased by 40% compared to […]
Pfizer starts testing combo of its COVID-19 booster and pneumococcal shot on adults over 65 to see if the vaccines can be given together safely and to ramp up immune response Pfizer began a new study on Monday as they work towards creating a vaccine booster shot Study includes 600 people 65 or older who […]
Dr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of the University of Kentucky’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they evaluated approximately 96.5 million enrollees in a database. More than 200,000 of the enrollees had inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research focused on looking at the effect of TNF-alpha inhibitors, […]
If you are congested, a nasal spray can be a useful tool to ease the stuffy feeling. But they’re intended for short-term use, and getting into the habit of using one every day can have some negative effects. It’s a common occurrence, however. One study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found […]
While nearly all Americans use a mask at some point each week, very few consistently wear their mask during many common potentially risky activities. This is true even among adults whose older age or preexisting health conditions put them at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19, according to a University of Michigan study. The […]
From plants to specific stones, feng shui home additions can either make or break the flow of your space. With so many rules, it’s easy to confuse which item goes where. Luckily, mirrors offer a simple addition with big benefits. Most notably, The Spruce explains, mirrors can help brighten even the darkest of rooms — […]
Calories in, calories out. Drink your water, down plenty of protein, eat your vegetables. If you’re serious about eating for muscle, you know what to eat by now. But Greg Connolly, founder of Trifecta Nutrition, understands there’s more to the perfect diet than that. When you eat, how much you eat, and how often you […]
Researchers have looked at whether workers who are paid by the piece have a greater risk of using alcohol and hard drugs than employees on fixed pay. “It’s not difficult to argue that piece work and performance pay can increase productivity and benefit both employees and employers, but they have a price,” says Colin Green, […]
China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Center for Disease Control, adding to its arsenal. Gao Fu, the head of China’s CDC, led the development of a protein subunit vaccine that was approved by regulators last week for emergency use, the Chinese Academy […]
