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Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says. Previously, it was es

TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study ar

Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure. In a new study published May 7 in BM

Removing Universal Hep B Shot Likely to Increase Neonatal Infections

Replacing universal vaccination with a targeted birth-dose vaccine recommendation for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the United States will likely increase neonatal

Incidence of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma High in Caribbean-Born

how to prevent it, Pinheiro said in a statement. If we do not identify HTLV-1 and ATLL correctly, we miss the opportunity to prevent a fatal cancer decades befo

High Legume, Soy Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hypertension

High legume and soy consumption is associated with a lower risk for hypertension, according to a review and meta-analysis published online May 7 in BMJ Nutritio

Higher-Dose Ivermectin No Better Than Standard Dose for Severe Scabies

For adults with severe scabies, higher-dose ivermectin plus permethrin is not superior to standard-dose ivermectin plus permethrin, according to a study publish

ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Bests GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for 12-Month Weight Loss

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) shows significantly greater weight loss and comorbidity remission compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant 'Overprescription'

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 A new federal initiative aims to curb overprescribing of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care. Today, we take clear and d

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Healt

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